Sunday, February 26, 2012

What information should be included in a college resume?

I have to turn in resume with my application to the honor's program, but I'm not sure what information that should include.What information should be included in a college resume?The first clue it that is an honor's program.



What do honor's programs want?



Summary (or Objective): To be the top honor student using my traits and characteristics of honesty, diligence, community services and scholarship. (you can do better than me here now that you know what is expected)



Then back up what you summarized about yourself with facts in the categories of:



Education:

My High School, New York, NY 100+ GPA, Ranked 1 out of 925 students

Gifted Talented Classes: English I, II, III, IV and V, Physics, Calculus AB and BC, . . .

AP and Dual Credit Classes: World History, Chemistry, Biology, . . .



Paid Experience:

McDonalds



Voluntary and Community Service Experience

Disbursed Clothing for Hurricane Katrina Victims at Local Shelter 40 hours



Leadership Experience:

Vice-President National Honor Society

Co-Caption Volleyball Team - Led Team to 1st place in state 2008



Awards and Scholarships:

Most Community Service Hours Award, National Honor Society

Scholarship Award, State University

National Merit Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Corporation



and any other facts that substantiates your summary of your strengths (traits and characteristics) and nothing that doesn't substantiate itWhat information should be included in a college resume?Name

Contact Information

Objective (if desired)

Work Experience (include dates, city, state, and bullet points with duties)

Education

Special Skills

Awards/Achievements (if applicable)

Possibly references

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