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If you are beginning your college search, click on the College Advising Booklet link to find out more. 

 

 

 

A resume helps to arrange relevant information about your high school career that may useful when applying to colleges and scholarships.

 

 

 

• Provides insight to teachers, counselors, supervisors, etc. for letters of recommendation
• Helps present your background to counselors and college advisors
• Identifies topics on which to elaborate in personal statements and essays

 

 

• Name, Contact Information, and Professional Email Address
• College and Career Choices (optional)
• Academic Record with info on Class Rank (if applicable), GPA, ACT and/or SAT scores, AP classes, Dual Enrollment, etc.
• School Activities
• Community Activities
• Work Experiences
• Honors and Awards
• Other Items of Interest 
• Personal interests that haven’t been covered 
• Skills 
• Difficulties you have overcome: a learning disability, personal or family setback, an unforeseen change in circumstances, etc.