<p>Is this a good idea? I have a lot of awards and I was wondering if it was a good idea to bring the certificates to an interview. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Probably not necessary. They want to know about your extracurriculars and what you learned from them…they’ll read all about individual awards in your app.</p>
<p>Common app only has 5 spots, and some of the awards/certifications are for my extracurriculars</p>
<p>you could outline them in a 1-2 page resume</p>
<p>I interview for an HYP college. A portfolio of awards would add nothing besides perhaps lead to avenues of discussion – but these can be done just by chatting or a resume. Write ups of use to the admissions office would not contain a recap of the student’s awards whatsoever. Good luck to you nonetheless</p>
<p>One of my friends had ALL of her certificates and awards bound into a book. I think it’s a bit excessive. You could follow b’smom’s advice: talk about them in a resume and upload it to the common app under the “additional info” section.</p>