Will they read my resume?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>This is perhaps irrationality stemming from anxiety: but I’ve been getting worked up over whether or not the folks at admissions will read my resume - I sent it along with the rest of my paper application, and clearly wrote “Refer Resume” next to the honours question and mentioned it under supplementary data.</p>

<p>I think why I’m concerned is because it’s not a standard Penn document…it’s my own addition: will the adcoms read it? And when they gather in a committee, would they make copies of it for all to read? It’s really crucial to my chances…</p>

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<p>they'd better; i didn't fill in that part of the application sheet and told them to refer to my resume. since they said they had my whole application, i assume they'll recognize its validity</p>

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<p>I think they'll read it. But it definitely said to list some of your honors / activities on the page. And then, if you felt it was necessary, attach a resume. Tsk tsk, follow directions!</p>

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<p>Well there was no space for honours - we were asked to use a separate sheet! I did list the top 6 ECs in the space provided though...</p>

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<p>I'm looking at the paper app right now (I did it by hand before typing it up online) and I'll quote:</p>

<p>"Please respond to items 1-4 directly on this form. While supplemental listing or an activities resume can be submitted, they may not be substituted for completion of items 1-4 on this form (That part was in bold). Please feel free to supplementyour application with a more detailed description of the actiivity, award, or work/travel exerpeince of greatest importance to you"</p>

<p>Question one is activities. Question two is awards and special honors. Question 3 is work experience. And Four is that lovable 'What do you do for fun' / 'Pick a UPenn professor' combo.</p>

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<p>But #2 clearly states..."on a separate sheet of paper" - so I wrote "Refer resume" against that....since there's no space in the Penn form anyway</p>

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<p>maybe we have different applications then. Because my #2...doesnt say what yours does.</p>

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<p>Well mine is the international form...perhaps that's a difference</p>

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<p>I did the international form too... and I also attached a resume with my activities, honors, community service, etc.</p>

<p>I don't think there will be any problem as this may fall under the category of supp material so they will surely read it! At least I hope so! ;)</p>

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<p>I attached a resume and filled in all of the application. I'm assuming they'd read it. When they look at your information it's all sitting there so I don't see why they'd ignore your resume. It's right there. At least, I'm hoping they wouldn't ignore it.........</p>

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<p>I get the distincy impression that schools like UPenn or Brown would spend far more time reading an application and all things attached than say....Penn State or U Maryland would. Just a thought. You all worry too much.</p>

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<p>i was under the impression they preferred to read stuff they put on their application...</p>

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<p>Sure, they like to read what's on their application: but for honours and awards they've specifically requested us to submit an additional sheet.</p>

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<p>did they say you could? or did they request?</p>

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<p>Question 2 of form 1B on the intl. form reads - "On a separate sheet of paper, please list any special honours, awards or prizes....."</p>