How to Write a Brag Sheet
By Lynne Fuller, Founder of College Flight Path
Keeping track of high school activities is essential to accurately track experiences, reflect on interests, and identify growth opportunities. The following article covers how to write a brag sheet, including highlights of some of the key features your student will want to share with colleges, internships, and more. We recommend using the College Flight Path Brag Sheet and using it to outline all pursuits for the college admissions process and beyond!
What is a Brag Sheet?
A Brag Sheet tracks everything done outside of high school coursework. It is wise to start when entering high school in 9th grade and update it frequently. This can include joining a club, playing a sport, or volunteering at a food bank. Students should simply write it down on their brag sheet and note how often they meet, any roles they have, and how long they have been involved.
The following article highlights some of the reasons why students should utilize a brag sheet. The outcome can help articulate experiences with colleges, interviewers, and more.
How to Write a Brag Sheet
Here are some key reasons to document activities in a brag sheet:
Extracurricular Activities: Colleges and universities consider extracurricular activities when evaluating applications. By closely tracking activities, students can provide a comprehensive and accurate record of their involvement and show off their work experience, community service, skills, interests, and commitment beyond academics.
Personal Development: Activities in and out of school allow students to explore interests and goals and provide essential clues about their future ventures. Documenting activities allows for reflection on these experiences, identifies areas of interest and passion, and explores areas for future exploration.
Leadership and Responsibility: As students become involved in new activities, there will be opportunities for leadership positions. Leadership experiences provide valuable opportunities to explore skills and talents. These experiences can be critical in college applications and future job opportunities, as they showcase your student’s ability to take initiative, work in teams, and handle responsibilities.
Networking and Connections: It might feel too early to begin thinking about networking, but the connections students form both in and out of school provide valuable chances to learn from and connect with people in specific fields of interest. Maintaining a record of the peers, mentors, and organizations they have worked with can be valuable in the future when requesting references, recommendations, or collaborations.
Personal Satisfaction: Documenting activities and accomplishments throughout high school can provide a sense of personal satisfaction and fulfillment. It allows for reflection to look back and see how far students have come, the challenges they have tackled, and the contributions they have made. It can be a source of motivation and inspiration as they move forward in their educational and professional journey.
Remember, keeping track of activities doesn't have to be a burdensome task. Use this handy brag sheet to document all involvement. Click here for a downloadable Brag Sheet template resource, and see below for a sample to guide you. Don’t forget to reach out to College Flight Path for any postsecondary planning needs.
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