Round out your college application with a descriptive resume.
Your college application resume is the opportunity to share information about yourself with application review panels. Consider it a chance to brag about yourself. A fully rounded resume is also helpful to the authors of your recommendation letters. Just as no two people are alike, no two resumes are alike. While the template provided below will get you started, feel free to organize your information in a way that best represents your experience. For example, instead of using only the sub-heading "Experience" use "Work Experience" and "Volunteer Experience" if you have a lot of both.
Instructions
1. Create a heading on your blank document. Include your name, address, phone number and email address. Some colleges may use your social security number as identification, in which case add that as well.
2. Compose an overview. Limit yourself to a three sentence maximum. Use this space to highlight your strongest assets (i.e. multilingual, Valedictorian, athletic involvement, etc.)
3. List your education. Include your high school's name, any special programs you were involved in (AP classes, International Baccalaureate, honors classes), your GPA and class rank.
4. Share your activities. List all clubs and organizations you work with. Be as specific as possible. Instead of saying "Drama Club," say "Drama Club-3 years, attended state competitions, organized fundraisers, produced 4 school plays." Limit your list to no more than eight activities, prioritizing the ones that meant the most to you or involved the most of your time. If you have less than four activities, think of anything that may or may not relate to school. Did you organize any events? Start a rock band? Participate in your church community?
5. List special projects. This list is for activities that were one-time activities. Examples of special projects include Habitat for Humanity, mission trips, science fairs, etc.
6. List any and all awards you received during your high school career. Specify the meaning of the award and when you received it.
7. List work and volunteer experience. Include part-time jobs, volunteer programs and non-traditional experience like babysitting or helping with a family business. Include your job title, the name of the company/organization, time frame and responsibilities.
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