1. Capturing the Waksman Experience in 1000 Characters or Less:
How to use Waksman in your CVs/resumes and college applications

2. The Common App
List Waksman (Research in Science H) as a current year course

3. The Common App
If you have been published: List being a “published Waksman Scholar” in your honors section
If you were nominated to attend the summer institute, you may list that as an honor as well

4. The Common App

5. The Common App
Waksman is a unique high school experience. Many found it was the best activity to elaborate on.

6. The Common App
Many use this opportunity to upload a resume—which can include details of your experience in Waksman
You may also use this to submit your publication and/or the most recent poster file

9. Interviews Have (printed out) NCBI publication, poster, lab notebook
Focus on: lab experience, collaboration, commitment, leadership roles (if applicable), relevance to future
Understand Waksman program
Don’t use “DSAP” as description of sequence analysis

10. Other Suggestions Take AP Biology
Consider a recommendation letter from Ms. Sanelli
If seeking a lab position during the summer and/or in college, include research experience in CV/resume