STUDENT RESUME/ACTIVITY LIST

A resume or list of extracurricular activities can go a long way with an admissions committee. Taking the time to add extra components to the application shows conscientious effort on the student's part to create the best possible impression. It is also impressive because it shows that a student is genuinely interested in the school. However, be sure to fill out the application entirely—use the resume to give a deeper picture of where your interests lie.

This resume will also help to simplify and bring attention to your scholarship applications.

Most students simply create chronological lists of their extracurricular accomplishments. Big mistake! This is a section where you can really set yourself apart from other applicants by employing a little strategy. Anyone can be a member of the Key Club, but not anyone can start an adult literacy program or become the assistant manager at Wayne's Weenie World.

The key to making your extracurricular activities stand out within the limited space of the application form is to focus on leadership.

But before you can do this, you first need to make a list of all your extracurricular activities, summer activities, and jobs. List everything big and small. Significant and insignificant. Don't forget that extracurricular activities include experiences like teaching all those hyper kids at Sunday School, whacking the ball around on the ping pong team, playing the triangle in band, leading a sit-in against animal fur, or volunteering as a candy striper at the hospital.

For every activity, job, and sport you should try to list as much of the following as possible: • Name of the organization, program, or business. • A short one to two sentence description of the group, program, or business. • Any leadership positions you held and your responsibilities. • Any special