<p>So this year Penn is allowing applicants to upload a resume if they'd like. Now for those who are doing it, what is your resume like? Should I include it even if it pretty much only contains repetitious info? Should I edit it to only reveal work-related info? Not really sure why this feature exists and what they want to see from it... I do, however, have a resume so I will be uploading one for sure, even if it is only for repetitive purposes lol. Thanks!</p>
<p>I have a resume and I’m uploading it just in case, but I’m just as unsure as you are. If my resume contains the same basic information about ECs, volunteering, jobs, etc., then why do we need it?</p>
<p>Same question. I was thinking of uploading my research abstracts and things on there, but I think putting a redundant resume about ECs would be counterproductive, right?</p>
<p>Where do u upload the resume???</p>
<p>It’s a part of the supplement. And it’s optional.</p>
<p>I am a parent of a current Penn student. When my daughter applied she uploaded her resume, as well as, research abstracts. Although her resume was a bit repetitive, it allowed her to provide a little more detail regarding each activity and enrichment progam in a more organized manner. The common app has limited space. Also, upload a reseach abstract if you have one. It can help you stand out. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>^I agree. If your resume contains information that is NOT included in the rest of your app, then include it. However, if the information in your resume is just repeating what is in your app in a different format, do yourself a favor and DON’T SEND IT.
Think about it. Admissions officers are reading thousands and thousands of applications, and this would be wasting their time. They just don’t have time to read what they have already read all over again!</p>
<p>@mscru28 I’m applying to UPenn ED. Could you please tell me approximately how long was her abstract? I took out a research paper too and I’m very confused as to how long should the abstract be. This is a little urgent! Thank you!</p>
<p>I’m applying ED to Wharton and my resume contained all my work experience as a model. Although it does contain some repetitive information, it contains my model card as well as some photos from my portfolio and other work.</p>
<p>I’m also applying to Penn and intend on uploading my Resume.
In it I can also add over 10 online courses i’ve taken, military service and work experience at one of the biggest and most innovative technology companies out there.
However, I am wondering how long can it / should it be? I can fill about 2 pages just with work experience and technical knowledge i’ve gained at work, but is that even relevant?
Then another page about prior education and online courses (Via coursera / edx).
Currently i’ve cut out some of the work experience and made it 2 pages, is that too much as well?
Thanks in advance to any response :)</p>
<p>Resume making is not easy as it sounds. I strongly recommend you to read some books/ internet articles about it…</p>
<p>I’ve found this book’s tips helpful: (This is not really about making an academic resume, but it has very good general tips about resume making)
[Unbeatable</a> Resumes: America’s Top Recruiter Reveals What REALLY Gets You Hired: Tony Beshara, Dr. Phil McGraw: 9780814417621: Amazon.com: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Unbeatable-Resumes-Americas-Recruiter-Reveals/dp/0814417620]Unbeatable”>http://www.amazon.com/Unbeatable-Resumes-Americas-Recruiter-Reveals/dp/0814417620)</p>
<p>What if I’m putting my work in the additional comments but not EC, then should I upload a resume with that stuff in the additional comments? Or is that repetitive??</p>
<p>If you really have something to say, more than what you have already filled in common app, don’t be afraid of repetitiveness. However, it is really nice not to read everything twice! Sometimes even creating a website as a part of the application is recommended too. (especially when you have done many projects etc.)</p>
<p>You can be a little bit creative and somehow signs the part of your resume you’ve already told once. For example: if you already told about the “activity X”; you can do this:
* Activity X: Description (this activity is been listed as Number 2 in my common app activities list)
This way admissions officer won’t get tired by reading everything twice!</p>