Preparing your PLA essay portfolio is a simple process:
A. Just write 10 essays for your Doctorate Program.
*Use the list below as a source to jog your memory in writing about your experiences.
B. Most of your essays can be confined to just 1-page. However, One of the essays is to be a 2-3 page essay on a book selected by you, specific to your major, you can locate the book for free on http://www.NTSlibrary.com or provide your own book.
List all employment positions, job title, date and place of employment
List all schools that you have attended and dates of graduation.
List all diplomas you have been awarded.
List all advanced degrees that you have been awarded
List all certifications that you have earned
List all seminars or non-school classes that you have attended
List any special training that you have attended
List any on the job trainings and dates of fulfillment
List public speaking events
How many church meetings have you presided over as a preacher
How many church meetings have you served in as a teacher
Have you served as a department head at work or at church
List military training and experience
List all awards and commendations not already mentioned
List your special skills or areas of personal accomplishment
List your hobbies, sports, passions
You should not feel confined to or limited by the 1-16 items listed above. You can use other experiences from life (beyond the above list) as a basis for essays as well. You may have experiences not relative to the above list. You may also find that some of the items listed above do not apply specifically to your life. *So, no need to limited by this suggestive list.
Instructions for submitting your PLA:
On the ‘Subject line’ enter Prior Learning Assessment Assignments
On the ‘Body’ of the email enter your Full Name and Student ID Number
