<p>im about to write a resume for my colleges but i heard that a resume should not extend to more than 2 pages..then how do you shorten it out? i mean everyone in here seems like they have numerous ECs, work and volunteer experiences, awards, and etc..how do you fit them all in just two pages? did you just list them without short descriptions? also, what is the standard format, font size, font color, page size, etc?
-thanks</p>
<p>Maybe it helps</p>
<p>-Thanks angelutza<br>
i've checked and read through the site above but they just listed activities, ECs, experiences, skills, awards, etc..is it okay to describe in short sentences what i've specifically did for each ECs, activities, etc?</p>
<p>I think it is.</p>
<p>angelutza, have you written a resume before?</p>
<p>-more comments please!</p>
<p>No! All I know is from this site and the link I gave you. I have to start my own soon.</p>
<p>I see..well I hope then more people can advice us here!</p>
<p>We need to write a resume?
I just thought we fill out the application lol</p>
<p>You don't need a "resume". You just fill out the applications, they all have places on them for activites, jobs, etc.</p>
<p>When I wrote a resume for jobs though I limited it to one page and just wrote my work experience, significant ECs, and educational background. No need for sentences, no need for any subjective opinions. Just the facts.</p>
<p>oh..but isnt there only like 5 spots to fill out the activities, ECs, awards, etc.?</p>
<p>Yes but they want you to list the seven most significant activities or ECs that you spend a lot of time on, not a huge list of fifty random ass clubs that you just joined for the hell of it. Dont make the mistake of writing out a laundry list of clubs. Just pick seven that you thought were most important and write them.</p>
<p>Has anyone written their resume before? If so, do you think it gave the adcoms more pictures of who you are as a person?</p>
<p>Is there any place to upload the resume or do you just send it in?</p>
<p>A resume is a great tool to organize your activities and accomishments. No one will read more than 2 pages and 1 page is even better. You can use it to give to teachers and GC for recommendations AND even potential employers.</p>
<p>I'd recommend no smaller than 10pt (12 even better for old eyes). Top (and centered) name, address, phone, email. Name in bigger font and bold.</p>
<p>Next section education: name/city of school. GPA, rank,estimated graduation date. Any acadmenic awards, NHS, NMSF, etc.</p>
<p>Then I'd do 3 additional sections topics depend on your ECs: music, school leadership, major sport, other sports, coaching kids, acting, tudoring, science projects, politcal involvement, etc. Pick the 3 big ones and group activities under those. Start with your strongest first. Use bullet points with a line or two under that. Don't explain the obvious (everyone knows what French Club is). Don't use appreviation unless it's completely obvious (GPA=OK, NHS=Not OK). Include leadership positions and awards.</p>
<p>If you have room you can include a misc section: travel to country1, country2, country3, nationally ranked harmonica player, random but important things to paint a fuller picture of you.</p>
<p>Edit it down to one page, then expand it back out if necessary. You can have multiple copies geared towards potential viewers: admission office, recommendation writer, potential coach, scholarship app. </p>
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<pre><code> JOE BLOW
Anytown USA
email@yahoo.com - (999)999-9999
</code></pre>
<p>Education:
- Big High School, Anytown USA: GPA 4.00 Rank 1/7000
- Expected graduation date: June 2008
- Honor Roll 4 semesters out of 4 eligable
- Science Award: voted best science student by teachers</p>
<p>Competitive Sport 1:
- HS Varsity member - 9th, 10th, 11th grade
- Voted Team Captain: 11th grade
- All state team: 10th & 11th grade
- Maintain team website
- Train year round with Club Team: 20 per week
- Ranked 12th in the nation by some committe of import</p>
<p>Student Government:
- 9th Grade: Class treasurer
- 10th Grade: Class VP
- 11th Grade: Class President
- 12th Grade: Incoming Class President
- Attended Council of really bright leaders of tomorrow, Wash DC 2006</p>
<p>Community Service - Ending Hunger:
- Some activity - 4 years
- High Schoolers to end Hunger:
- Started local chapter of national organization
- Organized fund raiser, raised $10K for xxx org
- Selected by Chamber of Commerse as "most involved person on the planet"
- Mentor new volunteers</p>
<p>Other activities:
- Pilots licence since age 9
- Sailed around the world at age 12
- Competitive road bike racer: 1st place Tour de France 2004
- Ball Room Dance classes: 9 - 12 grade</p>
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<p>Organization is critical to any good resume. I used the same format as the Common App, but added a notes section at the end.</p>
<p>The biggest gains with using a resume (in addition to filling out any application chart):
1. Allows you to explain gap years and the like. My schedule prevented me from taking some ECs certain years. Noting this here made me look more committed to my ECs.
2. Covering smaller activities that you couldn't include in the chart. I worked on a small committee for the State Senate Education Committee. Total time spent was 14 hours or something like that. Was it massive? NO. But did it show that I used my passion in politics for something? Yes.</p>
<p>Beyond these two reasons, I think there is very little utility in using a resume.</p>
<p>Thanks so much you guys!
-But is it okay to briefly explain what I did for each ECs? (for example, can I specifically tell them what I did as a Treasurer of Student Council?)</p>
<p>Tresurer of Student Council is self explanatory. Leave it at that unless you did something above and beyond [began a school-wide fund raiser that raised $xxxx, lobbied school board to fund xxx program, wrote grant to feed homeless pigeons, etc]</p>
<p>Agreeing with skiers-mom. Generally speaking, the only activities that need extra explanation are less common ones the reader may not recognize automatically.</p>
<p>For example, I was vice president of a student organization that advocated for people with disabilities, but nothing about our name would have indicated that, so I just added "(advocates for people with disabilities)" or something like that (I can't remember exactly now) just to give clarification.</p>
<p>They will know what a treasurer and a student council are, so you'd just be giving them more text to read. The less text, the better off you are.</p>
<p>oh thanks guys! i think i understand how to go about writing a resume now..</p>
<p>most college dont' want a resume,
just attach it at the common app additional info section (if it's common app)
if it isn't, chances are their own app have a place for further information.</p>