<p>Hello!
Has anyone applied to Stern and added a resume to it? Does anyone think it an act favorably towards your application, of course if it is strong? I'm curious on some peoples thoughts on it.</p>
<p>No point really. That’s what the EC, additional information, and educational history section of your application is for.</p>
<p>That’s true, but I did notice you couldn’t elaborate much on the Common App about each individual one by writing a sentence or two, or am I wrong?</p>
<p>Ignite7,</p>
<p>I was about to post and advise you to consider your own circumstances. It may be worthwhile for some candidates to put in the extra effort in putting together a resume if it can help to package and provide a more comprehensive picture of you as a candidate.</p>
<p>In my son’s case, he had started community service in the 8th grade (not just beach clean up, etc. but junior volunteer in a skilled nursing facility) and from then on each year, he did substantial work, e.g., assisting with a university professor, helping with a grant implementation (via technology and organizational assistance). There was a progression of community service that would not have been communicated at all via the Common App. I believe his well thought out and well laid out resume helped (along with a strong essay and short answers) to capture key activities and service on his part that resulted in sonny getting the MLK merit scholarship.</p>
<p>So I would consider the resume if you think it will add substantially to your presentation as a candidate.</p>
<p>I sent a resume with my application to Stern. Though it did reiterate some things that I already listed on my Common App, I think it helped me in the application process because it allowed me to elaborate. I would definitely consider making one, but if you don’t it won’t hurt you. Mine was super-organized and effective summarized what I did in high school.</p>
<p>I feel like NYU isn’t the type of school that gets annoyed with resumes, like Columbia per se. If they don’t want to look at it, they probably just won’t.</p>
<p>Hello evolving,
Wow, you must be proud of him for getting the MLK scholarship!
My extracurricular that wouldn’t fit in my application are definitely my strongest aspect, despite me having good grades. Thank you for your response!</p>
<p>Ohboi,
Thank you for taking the time to respond!
Do you mind me asking, what things did you reiterate? Was it just the honors, awards and extracurricular activities? Is there any things you personally suggest I shouldn’t reiterate? Your thoughts would be appreciated. :)</p>
<p>Some of my extracurriculars, awards/honors, and school info were reiterated, but more were added on. I more so briefly elaborated on them on my resume. All else was extra information they don’t ask on the common app, like volunteer experience, work experience, etc. I still skipped the insignificant little things I did in high school. If you send a resume, make sure you only do so if you feel you need to ADD to your common app. If not, then there is really no need for one.</p>
<p>My resume was 1.3 pages long, but I don’t know how you feel about a more then 1 page resume. I felt that if NYU wanted me to go there, they wouldn’t let something as little as the little extra length of my resume deter them. 1 page is always safe though.</p>