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1/27/2020

Stand Out to Colleges with a Sharp Resume

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By VALERIE PIERCE and CHERYL RILLY

There’s only a small space to”‘tell something significant about yourself” on most college applications. Resumes are a great way to ‘sneak in’ a little more, according to one high school counselor. It’s good marketing.

Create a resume that highlights your strengths and interests via your activities in and out of school. Use active verbs to describe your involvement — such as “organized,” “assisted,” “completed,” “created,” “led” — but don’t exaggerate the facts. No one expects grandiose achievements from a kid in high school. They’re looking for solid character.

Include:
  • Personal information: name, address, phone number, email address
  • Scholastic information: name of high school, class rank, GPA, SAT, ACT and SAT Subject scores
  • Academic achievements: honor roll, Advanced Placement classes, college credit classes, Internet classes, awards, nominations, citations or special projects in subject areas, tutoring or mentoring roles
  • Computer skills: programs you know, skills in website design or programming
  • Work Experience and Internships
  • Club Involvement: school, community, religious organization
  • Special interests, hobbies, pursuits
  • Volunteer Work: ongoing and one-time events
  • Athletic participation and achievements
  • Leadership Roles: Holding office in class, sports, clubs; taking initiative or responsibility for projects; leadership camp participation

Give a copy of the resume to your high-school guidance counselor for his or her review, and also in case he or she is contacted by a college admissions person who wants additional information about you. Also provide copies to any teachers who are writing letters of recommendation.

​From Countdown to College: 21 ‘To Do’ Lists for High School. 
© Front Porch Press.
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