<p>I know the EC list warns against attaching a resume instead of answering in the specified format. Does this mean that an attached resume is going to be thrown out, or can I still send one in as a supplement?</p>
<p>You <em>can</em> do what ever you want, but the paper app says "do not submit a resume in lieu of answering this question". Although that technically means "instead of answering the question", I doubt anyone would not answer the question, and then submit a resume. Haha.</p>
<p>Just fill in what they give you is my advice.</p>
<p>Both my local EC and my friend who is an EC have recommended strongly <em>against</em> sending in a resume. MIT knows you're a dedicated person, that will come through in your counselor and teacher recommendations. Let them know the activities that <em>really</em> interest you where you can.</p>
<p>Personally I'm not a fan of resumes or laundry lists, because then I have to wade through a bunch of extraneous stuff trying to figure out what was truly meaningful to you in high school. If you pick the five things that meant the most to you and tell me, it makes my job much easier. You're welcome to send in whatever you want, but do answer the question - it's really where we're going to look to determine what makes you tick outside of class.</p>
<p>The reason I really ask is because I have attended a few summer academies that don't fit well into the EC list. Are these prime candidates for the "additional information" box? If so, will a short description suffice?</p>
<p>Ben,
Is it fine if I want to send in an addendum to explain some of the activities that I am involved in? I am worried that some of them might seem insignificant (or school-level) at first glance, but they are really actually with city/nationwide organizations.</p>
<p>Matt McGann has now addressed the subject of resumes, brag-sheets, and addenda in a definitive post on his Admissions blog. Highly recommended as the answer to all such questions.</p>
<p>Globber, Try the "summer activities" section first and then use #14 to clarfiy them if need be.</p>
<p>Dooit, yes, that is okay.</p>
<p>And yes, everyone read Matt's post - it makes things pretty clear! I like what he says about breadth versus depth.</p>
<p>oh sorry for posting my question so soon on the other thread Ben. I should have seen this first.</p>