<p>I posted this in the NYU forum, but didn't get many responses:</p>
<p>Is submitting a resume kind of implied when you apply to college (specifically NYU)?</p>
<p>I've been very active in my community and I have a good resume, but I also think that I managed to cram everything that was really important to me on the application.</p>
<p>I did leave out some stuff though, for example volunteer work at nursing homes, trail building, school supply drives, etc. Should I send in a resume with this stuff plus the stuff I already mentioned on my app? My resume, for the most part, only reiterates the stuff on my application but it does also mention rather minor activities (not just a one day commitment or anything, but not a principle EC). </p>
<p>I've heard the saying "the thicker the file the thicker the applicant", but I'm wondering if it is looked down upon not sending a resume even if it is fairly redundant.</p>
<p>I don't think a resume is expected. that's why they ask for most of the information on the application. I did include a resume, but it was theatre based and required for scholarships.
just sending a resume that mostly lists what's on your app, really won't help you much. a thicker file may be better, but only if it's thicker because of more information... not repeating what's there.</p>
<p>I had to upload a resume for my school's general scholarship application. I think they are only used to hand out to outside org's...like scholarships or specific schools.</p>
<p>I always include a resume. I think that it helps to convey my activities a bit better- for instance, I was a member of Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle corps for one year. One year might not seem like a lot, but I was away from home for four weeks in the summer and had practices every weekend from May to August.</p>
<p>That's mostly why I find a resume helpful; next to the activity I usually put a small description that I feel demonstrates my level of commitment to that activity.</p>
<p>I think it's more of a personal thing. Some people do include resumes, some don't... the answer to your question really depends entirely on who you ask.</p>
<p>Resumes are not expected. If they were, colleges would require them.</p>
<p>Some books about college admissions say that admissions officers don't even like resumes because they look like students are applying for a job, not an opportunity to get an education.</p>
<p>I didn't include a resume...I left out my less-important activities and elaborated on my important ones in my essays...I got in early so I guess you don't need one...
I don't think they'd mind unless it lists page after page of inane activities. But if you just want to discuss your volunteering (which sounds really cool!) why not write an essay about it??? Good luck!!!</p>
<p>I think a resume is really good if done right (- not to beep my own horn, but if your looking for a good template I coincidentally happen to have a template here maka.mweb.ws) </p>
<p>Having the items listed on the app might not give those items their due credit. In a resume you may be able to better highlight your activities and wrap stronger descriptions around them. Also, a good looking resume does triple duty- shows your ability to organize data clearly and serves as a writing sample. All good opportunities to leave a strong impression upon them.</p>
<p>i would include activities you wrote about in your essays on your resume, but definently don't write anything more than the title/date...i would send in a resume though, and highlight top things in your life...if you helped clean a trail over a couple weekends, leave that out..if you tutored a kid once a week over a school year, add that...i would focus on stuff that makes you unique</p>
<p>OP: I would be glad to send you a copy of my resume (sans the private information) if you want. I used the same format as my friend that was accepted from our community college to Georgetown, Rice, and UT-Austin. I think that, although both of us had relatively weak ECs compared to the all-stars on CC, we presented them in such a way, and with just enough detail, that it is apparent that they really do take up a lot of time and effort.</p>