Why? It's a short 1-2 page summary of your accomplishments, abilities, and interests. It's a quick and easy way for college admissions officers to see what you've done during high school and what you'll add to their college.
It's easier to make a college résumé than you'd think. This post will show you how.
Sections to Include in a College Application Résumé:
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Academic Profile (high school(s) and dates attended)
Co-Curricular Activities (school clubs, sports, etc.)
Extracurricular Activities (out-of-school groups)
Work and Volunteer Experience
Summer Programs
Honors / Awards
Hobbies / Interests / Travel
Detailed Breakdown of Sections in a College Application Résumé
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-includes full name, social security number, address, city, state, zip code, telephone number, and email address
Academic Profile
-all high schools you attended
-city and state of each high school
-dates you attended them
-class rank
-SAT / ACT scores
-Honors / AP / IB courses (optional)
Co-Curricular Activities, Extracurricular Activities, and Work / Volunteer Experience
-each activity, positions held, grades in which you were involved
-specific contributions, duties, and recognition in each activity
-number of hours involved per week
Summer Programs
-short description of each
-month and year attended
Honors / Awards
-short description of each
-month and year you won it
-why you won it
Hobbies / Interests / Travel
-separate category for each
-items that are honest AND make you look good
College Application Résumé Tips:
-List everything in reverse chronological order within each category.
-Be sure to mention any unusual experiences that will impress admissions officers.
-Give a copy to each potential recommender. It'll help them write their letter for you.
-Proofread, proofread, proofread.
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