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Planning Template
for Success in College
This text is excerpted from Chapter 6 of
25 Ways to Make College Pay Off by Professor Bill Coplin (AMACOM
2007). This text cannot be reproduced without the express
permission of the author and/or publisher except for personal use.
Copyright Bill Coplin (c) 2007
For more information on the book click
here.
(Click
here to download this form in a Microsoft Word version)
Date Last Updated: ____________
I. WRITE YOUR MISSION STATEMENT
You can use the following or add to it. "To develop skills, build
character, and explore different career paths during my years at
college."
Mission statement:
II. SKILL AND CHARACTER SELF-ASSESSMENT INVENTORY
Use the following questionnaire to indicate your current skill level and
your plan for the next twelve months to develop these skills. For each
skill listed, circle your current level according to the 1–5 scale.
Under the question, write down your plan for improving your skills.
KEY
1 - Have no skill, not even sure I understand the item
2 -Understand the meaning of the item and have some idea of how I might
do it
3 -Have some experience and competence in exercising the skill
4 -Have exercised the skills in a competent way on several occasions
5 -Feel confident that I can exercise the skills on topics where I have
the necessary knowledge
| Skills |
| Establishing a Work Ethic |
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| Communicating Verbally |
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| Communicating in Writing |
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| Working Directly with People |
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| Influencing People |
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| Gathering Information |
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| Using Quantitative Tools |
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| Asking and Answering the Right Questions |
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| Solving Problems |
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III. CAREER EXPLORATION
List each experience you plan to have for each year of college.
Remember, the plan should change over time. List the month and year you
expect to start and complete the career exploration activity.. Comment
on each activity's relevance with respect to a career field. Only those
courses that clearly help in exploring a career should be included.
Keeping this document as detailed and up-to-date as possible will help
you produce a great resume and prepare for an even better interview when
you apply for internships, jobs, and graduate school.
| Books You Have Read and Instruction You Have Received
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| Meetings with and Use of Career Services |
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| Work and Internship Experience (Most Recent First) |
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| College Activities (Most Recent First) |
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| Academic Courses (Most Recent First) |
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IV. FINANCES
Sources and Uses of Funds
Annual Financial Budget
| Costs |
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| 10% Contingency Fund |
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Source of Funds
| Student's Own Savings |
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| Student's Job During School Year |
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Running List of Aid
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V. DEGREE PROGRESS REPORT
High School
Cumulative GPA:
List of Accepted College Credits Earned:
| Courses Taken |
Planned Grade |
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Semester 1
Semester GPA:
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Semester 2
Semester GPA:
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Semester 3
Semester GPA:
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Semester 4
Semester GPA:
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Semester 5
Semester GPA:
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Semester 6
Semester GPA:
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Semester 7
Semester GPA:
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Semester 8
Semester GPA:
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*Relevance Key: G-General Degree Requirements; M-Major Degree
Requirements; E-Electives; N-Does Not Count Toward the Degree
Copyright Bill Coplin (c) 2007
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