<p>See I would list my ap scores on my resume but they are already included in another section of common app. All the stats concerning GPA, ACT, and SAT are already a segment on Common App. But I'll definitely take your other suggestions into consideration, especially with my family vacations to Spain and Mexico (real mexico, not cancun haha).</p>
<p>Question though - why the emphasis on National Honor Society? All we do for NHS is bring stuff in for collections. I think I tutored like maybe 3 times? It's really lame. Don't colleges know that NHS is a joke?</p>
<p>That's a good point. Yeah, I guess if you're not an officer of NHS then you can take it out if you want. Yes, my college consultant lady tells me that NHS is a joke, so you can leave it out if you have better stuff to put on your resume.</p>
<p>Besides, with the caliber of schools you are applying to, I'm sure most students qualify for NHS in their schools. Your college choices might even ASSUME with your grades and stuff that you are in NHS. That means that NHS will only take up valuable space on your resume, and having it on there won't set you apart from ther 5234857234 other applicants. Yes, I think with all the rest of your activities, it would be wise to take it off. </p>
<p>My college consultant lady strictly allows me to only list extracurriculars and awards on my resume. No GPA/Rankings/Coursework/Test Scores of any kind.</p>
<p>Don't include Family trips. Only school related trips. As far as NHS goes, that's up to you. Most people who think it's a joke are the people who aren't in it. Around here, it's well respected. You need teacher rec's, community service, grades, and a totally clean behavior record (no suspensions, misconduct, etc.). See if you can get a leadership role in Sept. at your high school. Maybe as a representative to student council or something like that. Good luck.</p>
<p>Hey, I know how much girl scout gold award counts and it does count A LOT. Usually 5% of girl scouts across the country earn this award annually. I would not submit 5 pages of it because I think you can detail it with less than that, and the admissions committee would like to see less as more. Are you sending info on this as a supplement?</p>
<p>NHS is somewhat a joke, though the idea of it is respected. I would state it as an award/honor b/c that's what it mainly is.</p>
<p>The thing is my school doesn't offer any trips to foreign countries except that this year Spanish is offering a trip to Spain. I'm not going however because I already went to all the cities they are going to (Madrid, Segovia, Seville, Cordoba, Granada, and Toledo). That's why I don't feel weird putting it down (I have it listed as "Travel to Spain" and not like "Family Vacation").</p>
<p>I'm not getting an NHS Leadership position because they already had elections and the elections were really corrupt anyway. I already have tons of leadership in other clubs, so I don't have time to be an NHS leader anyway. I mean it wasn't that hard to get in - 87% unweighted average, recommendations, 70 points of leadership and 70 points of community service on their weirdo mad easy point scale (I had like 140 points for each thing haha) and like not cheating. So I just have like "National Honor Society: 11th - Present" as one line on the resume.</p>
<p>On common app there's a section called "Additional Info" where you can upload a document up to 500 KB in size. I have 2 1/2 pages for my activities resume, 1 page describing my gold award, and 1 page with the schedule.</p>
<p>I would remove "travel to Spain". It's not relevant unless it was a part of an academic program (i.e.-trip to Italy with Art Class, trip to Spain with Advanced Spanish class, etc.). Adding an additional 2 1/2 pages of activities under "Additional Info" isn't professional. Keep the additional info short and direct. Although your Girl Scout activities are of great value to you, others may not share the excitement. Definitely mention the Gold Award (no need to explain what it is on your resume, the admissions people will know what it is). Just state the Girl Scout awards without explanations. Do not include a one page description of your Gold Award. There is no need for it. You can address your commitment and dedication to community service and girl scouts through your personal essay. It doesn't belong in the "additional info". Additional info is for placing info that doesn't fit under a specific category--such as CPR certification, Lifeguard certification, out of school workshops, etc. Golden Rule for you to remember is--more is not necessarily better. Quality over quantity.</p>
<p>I'd talk up the girl scout involvement, regardless of leadership or not, since not many girls stay with it so long. You see more guys becoming Eagle Scouts. Involvement for so long shows dedication and stands out for a female.</p>
<p>The awards of "student of the year/month'...you might want to mention who picked you for these awards, maybe even why you think you were selected (or drop these altogether?). Without further explanation, they sound kind of grade school-ish, and I don't mean to diminish them. For example I recall my own kids getting student of the month, or whatever, in elementary school, but never high school.</p>
<p>I think odds given by some here are high, esp post 7. Wharton is a far reach as you know. CMU, the school I'm most familiar with, has acceptance rate in lower teens for Tepper (business school)...that's a definite reach, as is Georgetown. Absolutely so is UVa out of state. Lehigh is good especially with double legacy. BC reach/match...jmo.</p>
<p>Thanks 2331clk! I definitely emphasize scouting a lot, so I'm hoping that will help me out. Actually, the english teacher who gave me the award is one of the teachers I'm asking for a recommendation from, so that'll match nicely I think.</p>
<p>I was just looking at the thread, and I have to comment.
I'm a senior girl scout, working on my gold award and I know more SGA presidents then I know senior girls scouts.</p>
<p>Your extensive work with Girl Scouts certainly isn't fluff. Neither is regional band. However, a 2.5 page resume plus attachments can't all be substance. IMO, remove:
-The supplements
-NHS stuff since you're not in a position
-Any and all school awards. It's awesome that you're the top English student in the grade, but colleges don't really care because it's so relative to your school.
-World Affairs club
-FBLA (regional awards aren't terribly impressive--just think of it this way: Why take attention from all the work you've done with Girl Scouts with a 4th place regional award?)</p>
<p>and highlight:
-Girl Scouts. By deleting all the less impressive stuff, you leave room to detail your work with Girl Scouts, including leadership, time spent on it, planning, etc. Also, just FYI that colleges are very aware of the effort a Gold Award takes. There's no need to detail that except to write, "Planned Week-Long Arts Camp for Girl Scout Gold Award...X hours." That's impressive; a camp schedule is just tedious.
-Music. Between regional band and your instrument drive, this is a big deal.</p>
<p>That's just your ECs--your grades, rank, and scores are probably right on for everyone except Wharton and Georgetown, so I'd find a few more less competitive options.</p>
<p>Thanks again for the advice!</p>
<p>What's SGA?</p>
<p>Student Government Association</p>