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Isatu
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What is a college resume supposed to consist?
When submitting a college application what should you include?
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Nicole Baillie
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Hi Isatu. Thanks so much for this great question!
For sure you want to pay attention to the information you place in your college resume. While you didn't ask this in your question, you also may want to consider how you focus on how your resume looks. Neat, easy to read, key information points, for example.
Focusing on key information points, it is helpful for you to include numbers as well as words. If you have a decent GPA, include it. If you have a number of volunteer events you have lead or participated in, include it. In addition to numbers, focus on wording that demonstrates your leadership capabilities. If you led a school initiative with good outcomes, include that verbiage. If you play a sport and led that team and, especially if that team has had good results, include that verbiage.
I also recommend that you consider verbiage that describes what you want to study, why you want to study it and why the school you are applying to matters to you. If there is one thing I will caution against, it's writing and submitting a cookie cutter resume. In other words, it's generally not a good idea to submit the exact same resume to several schools. This can also be true when you are applying for jobs.
I hope you find this answer helpful and best of luck to you!
For sure you want to pay attention to the information you place in your college resume. While you didn't ask this in your question, you also may want to consider how you focus on how your resume looks. Neat, easy to read, key information points, for example.
Focusing on key information points, it is helpful for you to include numbers as well as words. If you have a decent GPA, include it. If you have a number of volunteer events you have lead or participated in, include it. In addition to numbers, focus on wording that demonstrates your leadership capabilities. If you led a school initiative with good outcomes, include that verbiage. If you play a sport and led that team and, especially if that team has had good results, include that verbiage.
I also recommend that you consider verbiage that describes what you want to study, why you want to study it and why the school you are applying to matters to you. If there is one thing I will caution against, it's writing and submitting a cookie cutter resume. In other words, it's generally not a good idea to submit the exact same resume to several schools. This can also be true when you are applying for jobs.
I hope you find this answer helpful and best of luck to you!
Marcelius Levites Saint-Juste Israelities
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Marcelius Levites’s Answer
Hello Isatu, you've asked a fantastic question. Here's some crucial data and documents you'll need to build a robust college resume.
Start ahead of time. Ensure you complete essays, gather recommendations, and fill out forms a few weeks prior to their due dates.
Stay consistent. It's easier for admissions officers if you use the same name on all your forms. It's best to use your full legal name.
Be meticulous. A valuable tip for college applications is to put your application aside for a day before reviewing it for mistakes.
Notify your school. Stick to your school's procedure for submitting transcripts.
1. Your Social Security number.
2. Your high school code.
3. A version of your high school transcript.
4. Your score report from a college admission test.
Ensure that all necessary information is included and that the details on the forms are accurate and spelled correctly.
Make sure any required attachments are the right files and have been uploaded correctly.
Re-check to ensure that you've filled out all fields and followed all instructions.
I trust this information is helpful. Best of luck on your college journey!
Start ahead of time. Ensure you complete essays, gather recommendations, and fill out forms a few weeks prior to their due dates.
Stay consistent. It's easier for admissions officers if you use the same name on all your forms. It's best to use your full legal name.
Be meticulous. A valuable tip for college applications is to put your application aside for a day before reviewing it for mistakes.
Notify your school. Stick to your school's procedure for submitting transcripts.
1. Your Social Security number.
2. Your high school code.
3. A version of your high school transcript.
4. Your score report from a college admission test.
Ensure that all necessary information is included and that the details on the forms are accurate and spelled correctly.
Make sure any required attachments are the right files and have been uploaded correctly.
Re-check to ensure that you've filled out all fields and followed all instructions.
I trust this information is helpful. Best of luck on your college journey!
Milenia James
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Weehawken, New Jersey
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Milenia’s Answer
hi! you can include study abroad opportunities, interests, languages spoken, internship experiences, and leadership experiences
Krystle Mariano
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Portland, Oregon
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Krystle’s Answer
I think a few key points were touched on already, but as a hiring manager, here are some of the things I like presented/conveyed in a candidate's resume:
-Your Name and contact information, including email address, phone number, LinkedIn
-Clear objective, conveying desire to work for this employer or within the specific field
-State if you are open to relocation and if so, where
-Attention to detail with accurate, concise word choice
-Employment history, including paid, unpaid internships/externships
-Relevant coursework for the position you're trying to attain
-Areas of strength that you have developed that could be useful to the role
-Transferrable skills to evidence a willingness and eagerness to learn
-If applicable, your high GPA
-Your Name and contact information, including email address, phone number, LinkedIn
-Clear objective, conveying desire to work for this employer or within the specific field
-State if you are open to relocation and if so, where
-Attention to detail with accurate, concise word choice
-Employment history, including paid, unpaid internships/externships
-Relevant coursework for the position you're trying to attain
-Areas of strength that you have developed that could be useful to the role
-Transferrable skills to evidence a willingness and eagerness to learn
-If applicable, your high GPA