An effective college application resume is an easily scanned summary of what you achieved during high school. Your college resume should not only highlight your highest accomplishments but also show evidence of character qualities—such as determination and initiative.
It's not fun to look at a blank college admission resume with no idea where to start. Having your resume handy can help you more easily put your best foot forward in these situations:
Whittle your list down to your most impressive accomplishments. (If you are not sure it's impressive, discuss the accomplishment with a parent or guardian or your counselor. They might be able to help you see your accomplishments in a new light.) You don't need to include your GPA and scores, since colleges will see them in your application.
Organize the information into an easy-to-read document that is no longer than two pages. Below are some categories to consider for your college resume:
Put your full name, address, phone number, e-mail, and your high school(s) at the top. Here are some commonly used approaches to listing your entries.
You might want to have a second version of your college resume — one that includes your weighted and unweighted GPAs and your standardized test scores — to use for scholarship applications.
You'll find lots of free resume templates and examples online. Take a look at these templates from Canva and College Essay Guy for inspiration.
A good college resume will be helpful throughout the admissions process — and even later as you apply for internships, scholarships, leadership positions and jobs during your freshman year of college. It takes time to create an effective college resume, but most students find it’s worth the effort.