As part of the National PTA School of Excellence program, we surveyed parents about ways the PTA could help. Parents identified some "life skills" they felt would benefit students during their time at Memorial High School and after.
Below are some resources we think are helpful. If you have other content you would like to suggest, or provide yourself, please contact memorialhspta@gmail.com.
NEW in 2023 - A DAY IN THE LIFE
- A Day in the Life - Counselor (Private Practice)
- A Day in the Life - Dentist
- A Day in the Life - Pediatrician
- A Day in the Life - PR/Creative Agency
- A Day in the Life - President/CFO Health Company
- A Day in the Life - Real Estate Agent
NEW - STUDY SKILLS
- Stop That Mental Rut!
- 10 College Study Tips That High School Students Can Master Now
- Study Strategies - Academic Independence
NEW - TIME MANAGEMENT
NEW - WELLNESS
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- 8 Ways Teens Can Improve Their Communication Skills
- 20 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
- Ways to Help Your High School Student Improve Communication Skills
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
APPLYING TO COLLEGE
RESUMES
- Writing a High School Resume that Stands Out
- Preparing Effective Resumes
- Rice University Resume Guide for Freshmen
- Princeton University Resume Guide
- Resumes, CVs, Cover Letters, Thank You Letters, References
INTERVIEWING FOR COLLEGE
- NEW in 2023: First Impressions
- Princeton Review College Interview Tips
- College Interview Practice Questions and Strategies
- College Interview Questions to Prepare For
INTERVIEWING FOR JOBS OR INTERNSHIPS
- Common Internship Interview Questions
- Internship Interview Tips
- How to Prepare for an Internship Interview
BASIC PERSONAL FINANCE
- NEW in 2023: Money Management and Budgeting Tips for Teens
- NEW in 2023: 6 Steps to a Budget
- Beginners Guide to Banking
- Beginners Guide to the Stock Market
