1. Tips for Resume’ Building and the College Application Process

2. Agenda Resumes and the college application process Building a resume
Resume Tips
Extended Resume
Resumes with Apply Texas and the Common Application
Naviance

3. Having a resume can help you…
Complete blank college applications
With letters of recommendations
With interviews
Complete scholarship applications
Get a job or internship
“How to Write Your College Application Resume”;

4. How to Get Started with Your Resume
Brainstorm everything you have accomplished
Think about everything you have accomplished during your high school years
Ask for your parents’ input. They may remember things you did not
List everything that makes you stand out besides grades and test scores
Include things like awards, leadership roles, community service, special talents, hobbies, jobs, projects you led, etc.
Note experiences can show a clear picture of your determination, initiative, and passion
Think about situations that will set you apart from others
Review your list and only include your most impressive accomplishments.
Do not include GPA, Rank, or test scores for college resume, but ok for scholarship resume
Mention special circumstances
Include anything that might not fit neatly into the activities section of the application
How to Write Your College Application Resume”;

5. What should be included on the Resume?
Full Name, Address, Phone number, , and your high school at the top
Use Reverse Chronological Order (put the most recent events/accomplishments first)
Activities
Other Experiences
Accolades
References
Anything else that makes you shine
“The College Admission Resume: How to Prepare a Resume for the College Admissions Application”, Penny Loretto,

6. Resume Tips
Use Reverse Chronological Order (put the most recent events/accomplishments first)
Keep it brief. Admission officers want to be able to scan it and see the real you
Use action words for great effect
“Received merit award…”; “competed in numerous varsity level game…”
Use simple formats with plain fonts (Naviance)
Do not use acronyms
Explain local or unique awards and clubs
PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD

8. Why an extended resume?
Most electronic college applications only ask for the facts. An extended resume gives you the opportunity to provide additional information that makes you stand out as a candidate. If you have specific computer skills, language fluency, or certifications, a resume is a great vehicle for presenting them. If you’ve conducted research, given presentations or participated in enrichment activities, you can add titles, summaries, or the names of your mentors.
“10 very good reasons to add a resume to your college application toolbox”, examiner.com, 1/17/12.

9. General to Expanded Resume Examples
General Statement
Extracurricular Activities or Leadership
Captain of __________________team 4hrs/wk 11
Expanded Statement
Elected to position
Arrive early and work with coach to get practices started
Lead warm up drills
Motivate and encourage players on and off the field
College & Career Planning; Wendy Andreen, PhD; ddce.uteas.eud

10. IMPORTANT: All applicants must fill out the Online Resume Information even if they plan to submit an Extended Resume.

11. Extracurricular activities
Rigidly formatted

12. Community or Volunteer service
Brief Responses

13. Talents….Awards…..Honors
Brief responses

14. University of Texas
Excerpt from: Texas Admissions/The University of Texas as Austin
Resume
Submit an expanded résumé offering additional information about your achievements. While this isn’t required, it’s strongly recommended.
MORE INFORMATION
What to Include
Your résumé should include all your achievements, not just those that didn’t fit on the . That said, if you’re able to list everything on the Apply Texas application, there’s no need to submit a separate résumé. 
If you submit a résumé, you should include:
Details about what each activity involved rather than a general description
The number of hours per week and weeks per year you spent on each activity

15. Submitting a resume – THE COMMON APPLICATION
Activities Section (10 Activities)
Position/Leadership (50 characters)
Details, Honors, and Accomplishments (150 characters)
Ways to Submit an Extended Resume:
Check the College-specific writing supplement – can upload a fully formatted resume.
Some colleges provide space in their writing supplements specifically for scientific abstracts. Others give more general instructions allowing submission of a paper or additional information.
Additional Information Section

16. Resume Builder in Naviance