<p>ok guys i have read in some posts that sending resumes/CV to certain universities is not encouraged. is that true for Penn? I have ALOT of ECs which are concentrated like penn wants and dmonstrate leadership. i cant use all in my essays and so made a good CV. Is it helpful to send it?</p>
<p>Furthermore, keeping in mind that penn is where i want to be and im applying ED, i wanna know how much supplementary stuff can i/ shuld i send?</p>
<p>I am thinking of sending-
2 supplementary recommendations
1 page article that i got published in national newspaper
1 page with pictures and details of the main community service (a cd too if possible)
Resume/CV</p>
<p>Please recommend.</p>
<p>Thanks alot!</p>
<p>Way too much my friend. </p>
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<li><p>Does each supplementary rec tell the reader something that no other part of your application mentions?</p></li>
<li><p>Do you suppose you want your reader’s attention diverted (in the 20 mins or so that he may spend with your app) to reading a 1-page article that probably doesn’t say much about your character or your academic aptitude?</p></li>
<li><p>Can’t your service details be put on the common app or on your resume (the one thing that I would deem acceptable to send)?</p></li>
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<p>There’s a an adage in college admissions parlance: “The thicker the file, the thicker the applicant.” Going into this, remember that.</p>
<p>What are your supplementary recs? Chances are, for most people, they are useless and will detract from the application.</p>
<p>The article probably will help. Mention it under awards and send it in. If the adcom wants to read it s/he will. If not, it just proves you were actually published in the newspaper so they don’t have to google you.</p>
<p>If community service is that important to you, write one of your essays about it.</p>
<p>When I applied I found that everything I would have put on a resume was contained in my application. I know people who sent in resumes though. It should not be greater than 1 page.</p>
<p>ok thanks alot. So can someone pls just tell me what alll to send out of the list above. I think a 1 page resume is needed. Thanks</p>