<p>The title says it all. Which one is better for the Common App? Which are you going to do?</p>
<p>I believe either works. If you’ve got a solid resume or activities chart right now, might as well submit that (why take the time to return the wheel, right?).</p>
<p>What would you be putting on a resume/activities sheet? I’m confused as to why you would need something like that when you already have everything on the app in other sections.</p>
<p>@estan736: It’s mostly for people who have too much info and can’t fit it all into the Common App grids.</p>
<p>What’s the difference between the two?</p>
<p>by a resume, I mean a structured 1 page sheet that provides an overview of accomplishments, and by an activities sheet I mean a multi-page sheet with everything roughly organized into tables. I suppose the resume looks more professional, but the activities sheet allows you to fit more information on.</p>
<p>You’re already attaching an activities sheet in the activities section. Therefore, don’t waste the reader’s time by adding one.</p>
<p>You should, however, attach a professionally-presented, one-page resume that discusses more than just your ECs.</p>
<p>You shouldn’t drown the readers in pages upon pages of information that they won’t want to (and may not) read. A well-done resume can be read in 30-45 seconds, after which point the reader will be able to decide whether it’s worth looking at in more detail.</p>
<p>I strongly recommend that everyone who applies using the Common App attaches a one-page resume in the Additional Information section. It’s a nice touch.</p>