Tips for writing an impressive college admissions resume, help students write a college resume that follows most college standards and provides guidelines on what should be included. This resume allows students to share only the information needed and that provides insight into who they are.

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2.  Demonstrates why you would be a great community asset!
 It provides college admissions boards a holistic view of you.
 Differentiates you from other applicants.
 No one shares your unique experiences, skills and talents
 Many colleges require a resume in the application portfolio.
 To obtain an acceptance letter from the admissions board!

3.  Decide on the college you want to attend.
 Research the institution’s specific application and resume
requirements.
 Does the school have an academic program that
supports your academic and extra-curricular interests
(sports, clubs etc.)?
 Does the school have a work/study program?
 Do you have a class size preference and accessibility to
professors and instructors?
 Does the school share your personal views (religious etc.)?

4. Decide on the college you want to attend.
Does the campus culture match your interests
(conservative campus versus party school)?
Does the school location match your
preferences (urban vs. rural)?
Is the school campus safe?
Check crime statistics, security
Is there an escort service for night travel?

5.  Do you need to be close to family/friends?
 Do you prefer to be in a diverse area?
 Do you need to be close to shopping/entertainment?
 Will you need to access public transportation?
 Is earning an outside income important? – Job opportunities.
 What kind of campus experience are you looking for?
 Do you want to be involved in college politics?
 Do you want to live on or off campus?
 Do you want to join Greek organizations?

6. Partner with your parents to list all of your high career
achievements with dates. Ask yourself, what am I most proud of?
 Include all academic information, honor roll, awards.
 Include all extracurricular activities; sports, clubs, etc.
 Include all volunteerism and community involvement.
 Include all job experience both paid and unpaid.
 Include hobbies, interests, activities that you participate in.
 Organize the list, group by type and sort into chronological
order.
 Write accomplishment statements and summary.

7. Follow the specific instructions of the selected school.
 Contact Information
 Education information
 High School Information:
 Full Address, City/State/Zip
 Dates attended
 Any differentiation information:
(For Example: Gold Medal School, National/State Rank)
 List only if within the Top 10
 Graduation Date: Month and Year
 Cumulative (GPA) – if not required, only include if 3.0 or above.
 Class Rank - ## of ## (If not required, add only if in top 15% of
class).

8.  Education (continued)
 College Preparatory Classes
Advanced Placement (AP)|International Baccalaureate (IB)|
Advance College Project Classes |Any classes that are required
by school
 Honors and Awards
 List no more than 12 honors and awards and year achieved.
 School Activities and Leadership Opportunities
 Includes clubs (debate, foreign language) boards and other
school related extracurricular activities that display leadership.
(list no more than 6-8)

9.  Work Experience
 Include any paid and unpaid work experience.
If there’s room, include one statement for responsibilities
and an accomplishment statement.
 Other Activities / Certifications
 May be combined with Volunteer / Hobbies.
 Some schools are specific with number allowed.
(No more than 10 combined)
 Volunteer / Hobbies

10. What is an accomplishment statement?
 A statement that provides an action and result of a problem you solved for the
company.
 Accomplishment statements are different from responsibility statements.
 Responsibility statements detail what you do.
 Accomplishment statements details how you did and the result.
Example: Job Title: Cashier, ABCZ Groceries
“Streamlined the register closing process by implementing a closing checklist
reducing closing time from 30 minutes to 15 minutes.”
“Streamlined the register closing process 50% by implementing a closing checklist.”

11. The profile or summary summarizes key experiences, skills
and accomplishments. This area will also serve as your
personal branding area.
Effective personal branding is very important because the
summary allows the reader to get to know you and sets the
tone for what the reader will find in the resume.
Things to consider when writing the profile or summary:
 Should follow the contact information at the top of the resume.
 Can be in bullet-point or paragraph format
(what will consolidate the most space).
 Should be no more than three to four statements
(remember you only have one page).
 When writing, ask the following questions:
 What type of persona do I want to convey to the admissions board?
 Am I providing the information that the admissions board
is looking for?

12. The profile or summary should provide the college admissions board a concise
picture of your key accomplishments including your extracurricular and volunteer
efforts.
A good profile summary should exude high, positive energy. Statements within
the summary should provide valued information not hollow verbiage or
exaggerations. A good summary profile will make the reader want to learn more
about you and cause them to picture you in their community.
Example: “I am a highly engaged and driven tri-lingual student with four years of high
academic honors, community involvement, and sports excellence pursuing a degree in
electrical engineering. High School academic career specialized in STEM and Advanced
Placement (AP) college preparatory courses resulting in a 4.0 GPA all four years and top
1% of my class. My diverse interests include community volunteerism, captain of soccer
team, debate club treasurer, member of the Chinese and Spanish clubs and working
part-time for a teen radio blog.”

13. A Word template can easily be used to write your
resume. The content is what will be different.
Reminder: The resume should NOT be more than one page.
 Determine the format
 What format will provide the most information within a
confined amount of space?
 One – Word Bullet Points
 Bulleted Statements
 Tables
 Determine the design
 Keep it conservative.
 Do not include too many colors, infographics
 Allow your personality to shine through the resume content.

14. Once the foundation has been
established with the information from your
brainstorming session, you can now begin
writing your resume.
Initially it can seem overwhelming due to
the amount of information and time it will
take. Breaking it down in 7 steps will
make it less intimidating.

15. Sample available athttp://www.netkienterprises.com/our-story--samples--testimonies.html

16.  A college resume should be no longer than one page, even if it is not required.
 Brainstorm your high school career accomplishments.
 Group information by headings (For Example: Leadership Opportunities).
 Activities and achievements can lead to scholarships and internships.
 Proofread your resume multiple times for spelling and grammatical errors.
 Avoid the temptation to over-exaggerate.
 Don’t focus only on academic achievements, colleges want a holistic view.
 Use an easy to read font; 10-12 point (For Example: Arial).
 Adhere to specific instructions from colleges regarding resume information.
 Only include High School career information.

17.  Be confident! Know that you are a blessing.
 Enjoy this exciting time in your life! It’s an enriching
experience and the friends you make can last a lifetime!
 Yes, there is a lot of competition, but there is only ONE YOU
with your unique experiences and perspectives you bring to
the table!
 Always be honest! Don’t “ ” the truth!
 Volunteer to gain experience while in college. It will help you
after college when you are trying to find a job!
 A sample can be found at www.netkienterprises.com

18. There is a wealth of online assistance on college admissions. The following is a few we
have come across:
 www.commonapp.org – Apply to multiple colleges using one application.
 http://www.nacacnet.org – National Association for College Admissions Counseling
(NACAC)
 www.higherscoreesteestprep.com – Provides information on test information
 www.collegedata.com – Provides information on colleges
 www.studypoint.com – Provides varied information on college admissions,
resumes etc.
 www.quintcareers.com – Wealth of information on teen jobs, college and
teen related topics
 www.barronspac.com – Barron’s profiles of American Colleges (available at the library).
 www.collegeguide.org – Choosing the Right College by Thomas Sowell (available at the library).
 Create your own free site that tells all about you at www.about.me or www.branded.me .