<p>I am sorry if this is a stupid question, but I was wondering if anyone had any opinions or knowledge on this matter.</p>
<p>For a transfer application, would it be advisable or a bad idea to include some sort of resume with our application? (it is a hard copy, not electronic, if that makes any difference)</p>
<p>Also, if it's advisable, or at least not a bad idea, are there any particular things that would or wouldn't be good to include on it? (especially concerning high school)</p>
<p>A few things that there wasn't really anywhere to explain or mention on the application.</p>
<p>A few things in particular:
- I am an Eagle Scout.
- I was asked (as a freshmen) by the advising center to work as a tutor at a relatively prestigious school.
- In high school, I managed to score high enough on the American Math Competition (AMC-12 in both 11th and 12th grade) to be asked to take the American Invitational Math Examination (AIME), and I am applying as a Mathematics/Applied Mathematics major.</p>
<p>I and several others on here mailed in a resume to each college we applied to that further explained our activities and involvement. I would recommend you send one but keep it short (mine was two pages). I can send you a copy of mine if you want to see the format.</p>
<p>I was more concerned with what we should/shouldn't include.</p>
<p>For example, I remember, for freshman admission, I included one that contained all of the high school activities that I was involved in during the four years. But, for transfer admissions, would it be better to just focus on stuff like work experience, significant achievements from high school, and college activities, or to actually include all the stuff that we included when applying from high school?</p>
<p>I just included work experience, elaborated briefly on my ECs, and had a short section on what I do in my spare time.</p>
<p>I agree that a resume should typically be one page, but by my format I was unable to condense it to less than 2. I got the format from my friend who transfered from my CC to Rice/Georgetown last year (his was also two pages), so figured it would work, and I guess it didn't hurt as it worked for WashU and I believe dearsiryes used the same format. There really wasn't much to my app though - the general common app, 2 letters of rec, test scores, only the required essays, and the resume. I don't think it diluted my app, and I guess they didn't either. ;) But of course, everything in moderation. Some people sent 2 or 3 extra essays, an extra rec, and in that case you want to balance everything and not go overboard.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. I was planning it on trying to keep it at one page, but seeing others suggest that too, I will definitely try to do so.</p>
<p>And I am not too worried about the dilution. Although the application isn't the common app, it might as well be- it's really just biographical stuff, test scores, two recs, and an essay on 'why do you want to attend'.</p>
<p>I sent a resume instead of filling out all the "honors/work experience" sections of the common app. I don't think it matters since I was accepted to schools using this method.</p>
<p>I've seen qutie a number of resumes and none have been over 2 pages (everyone has told me to keep it to one page). This is besides the point in the OP, but still. A couple of senior execs showed me their resumes as well, and none were longer two pages (and they were all older than 24). I don't know what you did or what industry you are speacializing in renix, but you may want to see a career counselor regarding your resume. </p>
<p>I didn't send a resume but a simpe letter further explaining my activities. I've heard it is somewhat frowned upon to send a resume. It also depends on the school. Northwestern may not mind, but I doubt UChicago would appreciate it.</p>
<p>It's not my resume, it's my shortened resume + activites + community involvement + hobbies</p>
<p>My resume is less than two pages. But since it's everything since highschool and even before (in the case of one hobby -computer programming) I don't think it's too long. Thanks for the advice, though I didn't ask for it.</p>
<p>The items the OP mentioned for inclusion in a possible resume are definitely important ones to get into that application - whether in a resume or somewhere else. If you think they'd get lost in the "additonal info" section or whatever, then use a resume.</p>
<p>A resume (other than an academic curriculum vitae) should almost never be over 1 page. </p>
<p>renix - if you are having success with your job/school applications and a 5-page resume, it is likely despite your resume, not because of it.</p>
<p>I'd hazard a guess that I'm quite a bit older than you ;). I've got advanced degrees from a couple of "prestigious" places, have had several great jobs, awards, Board memberships, volunteer experience, publications, hobbies, interests and plenty of blah blah blah. I would never, repeat <em>never</em> submit a resume of more than one page.</p>
<p>Leave them wanting more, not less :D. </p>
<p>But, seriously, friends, less is more. A long resume is usually a major turn-off.</p>
<p>I was referring to a former Dartmouth admissions person/college counselor who recommended using an activity list that's about 3 pages. That's where I got the idea in the first place. Only difference was that I have more work experience than most so it was a bit longer. I also used a landscape format which made it longer than usual. The only reason I put all of it on there was because I wanted to show that I actually worked in high school (at a real job). BTW I'm a transfer. Anyway, I know what I'm doing here...umm..mother :p</p>
<p>My resume, like I said, is less than 2 pages. More like 1.25ish. But I'll let you know how my apps go!</p>
<p>hey surf TB, I live about 20 minutes from Pitt and have talked to quite a few people quite a few times. I'm using it as my safty for transfer, so if you need to know any information give me a PM.</p>
<p>I think a lot of people are overlooking the differences in resume formats. For those of you that are older, you are submitting professional resumes that are simply meant to display your work experience and your skills that pertain to the job. Student applicants, however, are encouraged to elaborate on their activities, including work, extracurricular activities, etc. So, if you can fit one on a page, congrats, but it is not a red flag to have a resume that is longer than one page. Even in the Rock Hard Apps book I was reading, students had resumes that would clearly exceed one page but usually not go over two. These same got into schools such as UPenn, Wesleyan, and JHU. I and several others on this board also had resumes that exceeded one page and have been admitted to some good schools, so don't fret. One way or another, it's not going to destroy you if your resume is over one page, and if anything I think adcoms want to be able to know you more. Unlike jobs, where employers use resumes as a screening process and then interview their applicants, most transfer applicants need to convey themselves completely as they are getting to know you through that one (or two, or three) piece(s) of paper. Remember, there isn't usually an interview for transfers; just make sure your application is personal, regardless of the status quo.</p>