Additions to the Essays

griffen
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:05:22 +0000

a supplemental activities resume isn’t mandatory with the common app but many people submit one to all their schools. Many others don’t. The people that do generally are finding there isn’t space on the common app to fully describe their ECs.

A resume (which is different from an EC resume) is not as commonly submitted with the common app although some do because they have a special situation. For example, a lot of work experience or other experiences to describe. there are some schools that don’t use the common app form and they specifically ask for a resume.

Most people do not send a profile of the classes they took unless they are in a unique situation. Your counselor should send an overview about your school along with your transcript and that should provide enough info about the rigor of your school.

I assume you know you need to send test scores and transcripts from any college courses.

Beyond that, you really have to look at the app for each school. Some require things that none of the others do. One school I’m applying to requires a photo. It really varies. Also, if you are an athlete or artist you might need to submit items to highlight those skills.