<p>So, I've heard that generally people structure their additional information section as a resume, detailing their extracurricular achievements in a bullet format. </p>
<p>However, I have several things to explain in my section, which come somewhat more easily and more personable in a paragraph format. Would it be okay if my additional information section highlighted the areas that need additional clarification and information in paragraph form, and only listed awards and such in bulleted form? This way, the section comes out to be a page and a half. Is that too long? Would the college people not read it if it were in paragraph form? (About half of it is in paragraph form.)</p>
<p>Hey I have the same question! I've been searching for the answer all over CC but never acually outright posted it :-(. Thanks classof09!</p>
<p>I based my resume on the format in "The Truth about Getting In: A Top College Advisor Tells You Everything You Need to Know" by Katherine Cohen. I asterisked areas that required more information, and then listed the data at the end of the document. The resume samples in that book are extremely efficient, easy to understand--and still provide the space for extended information. I would definitely recommend the book, possibly get a used cpy on amazon or bn.com. It's definitely outdated...written in the early 2000's, so some of the advice isn't accurate as of now. Nonetheless, the information about filling out and organizing your application is phenomenal, and served me well....let's just say I achieved the goal of my username =]</p>
<p>I know of that format, and that it's quite oftenly used, but I'm wondering if this format will do as well. It works better for me, personally.</p>
<p>If at all possible, I would not write paragraph after paragraph. I DO like Cohen's format. I'm using her's...</p>
<p>What do you guys think should be the maximum length?</p>
<p>As long as it takes to get everything you want across (but avoid pages and pages)</p>