<p>Are you supposed to submit a resume along with your app? I know they're useful for teacher recs and possibly interviews, but I don't see anywhere on the common app that says you're supposed to turn one in. Is it considered a supplement? Do most people submit a resume?</p>
<p>Also, since colleges already know about your scores, GPA, ECs, etc. What would you put on a college app resume?</p>
<p>I think it’s optional (you can attach it under “Additional Information” according to the Common App)… From what I’ve read on here, only attach a resume if there is something you feel that wasn’t described well enough on the application. Lots of people do an “Activities Sheet” rather than a resume to elaborate on activities.</p>
<p>^Thanks for the reply. What’s the difference between an activities sheet and a resume?</p>
<p>An activities sheet is basically a summary of your activities, but with more lengthly descriptions than available on the Common App (somebody correct me if I’m wrong). If you have done something extracurricular-wise that you think needs more explanation, or if you just want to elaborate on all of your ecs, attach an activities sheet.</p>
<p>It’s optional, and generally only recommended if it reveals something the CommonApp activities doesn’t.</p>
<p>An activities sheet wouldn’t include the demographic/basic information of a resume.</p>
<p>The additional info section is for anything you feel the admissions officers must know in addition to your application. It is where you would perhaps explain any grade mishaps or familial issues that you think deserve expansion. A resume would go in this section, and it can be an activities list or a brag sheet. Just make sure that it is not repetitive and boring.</p>
<p>So if your app already covers your activities pretty well, such that an activities sheet would only be redundant, would colleges view that as padding? Would I then be better off without one?</p>
<p>Couldn’t you just explain things in the additional info section (without a resume or activities sheet)?</p>
<p>Unless you have some additional information of utmost importance that cannot be conveyed through the Common App, there is no need for a resume or activities sheet.</p>
<p>@the OP: Yes. You would be better off without one if this is the case. </p>
<p>You don’t necessarily need a resume/activities sheet. That section is really for anything you need to say that you feel is vitally important for the admissions officers to know. Explaining something is fine.</p>
<p>I agree with all the above… I think if there’s not much to say, an activity sheet is better - short and to the point. Also, I’d try and attach as few things as possible for the purpose of not being redundant and irritating. </p>
<p>BUT, if you really feel that your activities/achievements/involvment in a particular group hasn’t been explained well then by all means, explain it! We all know how little room they give you to explain on the Common App. So say what needs saying, but don’t make it wordy.</p>