<p>Yes, we are off topic, and yes, my husband interviews for his med school, so I am aware of what they look for, and yes, my daughter, who's in a doctoral psychology program, submitted a resume along with everything else. I was really just responding to the question of why someone (like in Marite's son's case) would want to give some detail about college courses taken. I understand that taking/getting an A in an extremely challenging physics course is not going to be the linchpin of my son's application to wherever, whatever grad program, but I thought it just might be nice if they knew.</p>
<p>Hey Donemom--
It would be my wish that everyone kept everything as simple as it could be, but there will be always reasons that won't happen. I think it's a shame, but perhaps it really is the reality.</p>
<p>I'll stop debating this now. We, I think, are demonstrating generally different approaches to life, not just applications. Your approach would give me an ulcer; mine would probably give you a heart attack (to continue the medical theme.):)</p>
<p>"off-topic, I think parents should check out the College Admissions recommended reading list</p>
<p><a href="http://www.fas.harvard.edu/%7Esica/reading.htm">http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~sica/reading.htm</a>"</p>
<p>OK, I finished reading all of them. What do I do next?</p>
<p>Xig......</p>
<p>Finished reading all of what? All of the books on the list or the list with all of the books?</p>
<p>Off topic again ...</p>
<p>Xiggi - how did your sister make out with her whirlwind tour?</p>
<p>Quote from Garland:
"Your approach would give me an ulcer; mine would probably give you a heart attack (to continue the medical theme.)"</p>
<p>LOL!!! And I think you are totally right!</p>