<p>All 3 of my kids included resumes with their applications. When my son wrote down that he was involved in theater for 4 years, that did not really give much information about the extent of his involvement. The resume allowed him to list the plays he had been in and the roles performed. Another kid was heavily involved in scouting and was able to use the resume to describe the various activities he had been involved in through this. </p>
<p>The resume is a good way to add detail to the application when applicable. It fleshes things out. If you are applying to a large state university, it is not necessary, but if you are applying to a highly competitive school, it can help the admissions committee get a clearer picture of who you are as an individual.</p>