Is your student building a compelling resume?

Most admissions portals require the student submit a resume of their accomplishments and activities. Even when they are not required, though, a resume can be a powerful tool in a rounded application. Unlike the personal statement, the resume allows a student to provide a diverse set of information reflecting their interests and qualifications!

Step 1 for students should be to plan on looking for extracurriculars and other resume-building activities in their junior year. Don't wait until admissions season--it will be too late. An item on your student's resume doesn't have to be overly competitive or distinguished. What will be valuable is simply evidence that the student has spent their time cultivating personal development and many types of experiences and opportunities.

Step 2 is to prepare a polished and professional resume for admissions. We often encourage students in our College Admissions Workshop to use a template that we provide and to get started on this now so that they can update it during their final years of high school. Formatting is key! A strong resume will be visually appealing.

Click the link to sign your student up for our June College Admissions Workshop. These workshops are beneficial for students at any stage in the process--whether they are applying this year or plan to next year. We cover each component of the admissions process and give your student the information they need to be prepared to submit a competitive application that will land them a spot at their school of choice!