Resumes for college applications

You're only a student. You don't have a career. And yet, some college applications ask for a resume. So what do you do? Do you write a resume? And if so, what goes on the resume?

Here are ten things you can include:

1. Biographical information: Name and contact information.
   

2. Education: Your school, GPA and test scores.
   

3. Jobs, internships and volunteer work: Do you babysit? Work in a restaurant? Intern for a political candidate? Volunteer at a food pantry?

4. Family responsibilities: Are you caring for anyone in your family? Do you tutor your younger siblings in math?
   

5. School Clubs: Do you do the lights for school plays? Are you advocating for climate awareness?
   

6. Sports: Are you on a school team? Are you a captain? Do you love pickup basketball?
   

7. Music: Are you in a band? Do you write your own music? Do you take lessons or teach yourself?
   

8. Awards: Did your math team win a local competition? Did your science research project get an award?
   

9. Skills and hobbies: Can you program in Python? Do you know how to design graphics? Do you keep a sketch book? Publish music on Spotify?
   

10. Second languages: Are you bilingual? Are you studying a language in school? Do you just love watching movies in French?

As you organize these sections, find a resume template online that you can use. Grammar matters. Use active verbs and highlight your accomplishments. And definitely have someone proofread your resume.

You may feel like just a kid, but you might be surprised at how much you've accomplished. Questions? I can help you with a resume. Just fill out this contact form, and we can talk.