<p>I began programming at a very young age. I also began game design at a very young age. I want colleges to know this. Where can I be specific? I don't want to put it on my essay as it totally ruins the flow and makes everything boring!</p>
<p>Well, how about resume/activity list?</p>
<p>My activities list is full, and according to a book I read, it would be best NOT to submit a resume. Also, on the extracurriculars list, it only allows you to check off whether you participated in the activity from grades 9-12. I've been programming since 3rd grade. I want them to know this as this sets me apart from a huge number of other programming applicants. I'm already submitting 3 pages of supplements so I don't think adding an extra page would be a good idea either.</p>
<p>That's weird. I have a great admissions book and it HIGHLY recomends sending in a resume. Colleges want to get a picture of who you truly are and to be honest that's gonna be hard to do without sending some sort of resume or brag sheet.</p>
<p>The book I'm using is "Acing the College Application" by Michele A. Hernandez. She recommends against sending a resume as you come off as arrogant or something (can't remember).</p>
<p>Can you explain in a couple of sentences in the Additional Info section?</p>
<p>I don't see such a field on the UPenn application, so I guess that's not an option either.</p>
<p>Why dont u remove something from the activity list?</p>
<p>Well, I have no idea why I would put this on my activities list. The activity itself is rather general. "Programming" and "game design." I already listed specific activities in these categories such as the types of game I designed. But there are several interesting facts about myself I want to list to distinguish myself from others. It could end up being a life story, but blah, I could go into so much detail such as how I was designing MMORPG's before the market started booming and everyone was doing it, how I achieved 135 WPM/0 errors at age 11 (is this even noteworthy? not sure...world record at the time was 160 WPM/2 errors or something), etc.</p>
<p>what about short answer? or a different essay? i'm sure there's more than one essay for penn's app...</p>
<p>Yeah, there's two long essays on Penn's app. There is a question that asks "What you like to do for fun" but they want you to only answer on the 3 lines provided. I'm really stumped here, I really want to get these things down because I feel it makes me more unique and shows my dedication.</p>
<p>lol, you could always write small... i've finally found a good use for my tiny handwriting when filling out my apps. but, seriously, i think you could fit in the main points of your programming in 3 lines. ummmmm well unless you REALLY love your other essays, you could replace one. or wait does Penn offer interviews?</p>