<p>What exactly is the purpose of creating a resume for colleges. I mean I know what one is obviously, but will I need to be sending one to colleges? Or is it simply a way to narrow down your experience/ extra-curriculars.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Some people like to send in a resume because there's not enough room on the application to list all of their activities. You don't need to send one, and some colleges even discourage the submission of one. There should be enough room on the application to list your most important ECs (which may mean you need to choose between the ones you have).</p>
<p>okay, thanks.
i'm applying to some ivy league schools, and extra curriculars are one of my strengths. but i don't want to come off as someone who simply just has a lot of titles to list, i have some important innovative extra curriculars. should i refrain from listing the typical ones on the application and just put the ones that are more important?</p>
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<p>yes, because on the common app, you don't have room for more than a handful (5-6) ECs.</p>
<p>On the resume front, it certainly wouldn't hurt to work on one this summer, even if you don't end up using it. It's a great way to get all your ECs, volunteer hours, and summers in order, though, so filling out applications is easier. </p>
<p>Regarding the listing of ECs, pick your most important ones and only list those. For instance, I'm involved with my school's Science Olympiad team, and I've won several regional awards, but we don't practice, only showing up for the competition and deciding on events the day of (consequently rarely doing the building events), and just having fun. So while I'd have some nice awards, I didn't list it. Instead, I listed stuff I spent a ton of time on and really dedicated myself to- such as cross country, which I royally suck at (as in, pulling up the rear of JV as a fourth year senior and captain). But I enjoyed it and it's one of the highlights of my high school career.</p>
<p>Savvy?</p>
<p>Ha. thanks, I like your perspective towards filling out the application. the things that were really enjoyable and worthwhile deserve to be at the top.
great advice.</p>