Your Free College Bound Planning Gift

College Bound Program Overview

Pathway Planners helps students and families plan from 9th grade through the first year of college, using grade-specific books and education and career services.

• 9th grade: Explore interests, build study habits, and begin an activities record.
• 10th grade: Explore education options, deepen involvement, and research careers.
• 11th grade: Build a college list, plan testing where needed, and prepare application materials.
• 12th grade: Track individual application and aid deadlines, compare options, and plan the transition.
• First year of college: Build routines, use campus support, and explore career opportunities.

Paid options include books, assessments, coaching, resume services, and courses. This gift does not include paid assessments or protected program access.

Your first three steps

1. Write down your current education or career goal.
2. Choose one action to complete this week.
3. Start your resume using a template below.

Student Resume Sample Template

Replace all bracketed text. Include only accurate experience; remove sections that do not apply.

[FULL NAME]
[City, State] | [Professional email] | [Phone]

SUMMARY
[Student seeking an opportunity in area of interest. Add two relevant strengths supported by your experience.]

EDUCATION
[School], [City, State]
[Diploma or degree], Expected [Month Year]
[Relevant coursework, honors, or GPA if appropriate]

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP
[Organization] — [Role] | [Month Year–Month Year]
• [Describe your action and an accurate result.]
• [Describe teamwork, responsibility, or a project.]

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
[Organization] — [Role] | [Dates]
• [Describe whom you helped and what you contributed.]

SKILLS
[Relevant software, languages, technical or practical skills]

AWARDS / CERTIFICATIONS
[Name, issuing organization, date]

Entry-Level Resume Sample Template

[FULL NAME]
[City, State] | [Professional email] | [Phone] | [Optional LinkedIn]

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
[Entry-level candidate targeting role. Highlight relevant experience, two useful skills, and your contribution.]

SKILLS
[Four to six relevant skills you can demonstrate]

EXPERIENCE
[Employer or organization], [City, State]
[Job title] | [Month Year–Month Year]
• [Action verb + task + accurate result or scope.]
• [Relevant customer service, teamwork, problem-solving, or organization example.]

PROJECTS / VOLUNTEER WORK
[Project or organization] | [Dates]
• [Your contribution, relevant tools, and outcome.]

EDUCATION & TRAINING
[Degree, diploma, or certificate] — [School], [Year]
[Relevant training or certifications]

Keep formatting simple and tailor your resume to the opportunity. Do not include Social Security numbers, banking details, or other sensitive identifiers.