Resume for Admissions Pre-read?

Athletic Recruits
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Does anyone have samples or recommendations for a resume that will be submitted as part of an admissions pre-read? We are used to submitting the objective information (grades, SAT scores, etc.), but we just had a school ask for a resume as well. As this is the only opportunity to highlight extracurriculars and other aspects of the application, we’d love to take full advantage of the opportunity.

Thanks in advance!

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I would just google sample student/athlete resumes, look at the images too to see what your kid likes best.

Here are a few that seem fine, no need to recreate the wheel. And I don’t think you need anything ‘fancy’ nor do you need to include a picture (I know some people do that, but I am not a fan)

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/athletic-resumes

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You can ask the coach for an example too.

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I quickly looked at the athletic resumes that were attached and I throw these ideas out for you. There is no need to put the emphasis on athletics, as these samples do. Your coach presumably already knows your kid’s athletic ability. Rather, the resume is for the preread, i.e., admissions, so my emphasis would be more on academics, employment and ECs - the things that would be included in your application.

Ours started with name and address and then went to high school academic stats. You’ll want to include academic awards, like honor rolls, deans list, language awards. Then, we went to employment outside of school and onto ECs. Of course, we had a section on athletics. If on a school team, we would give the years played for the school on varsity or otherwise and position. If also or alternatively on a club team outside of school, include the name of the team and the league. Be sure to include athletic awards (all region/district, all county, all state), team awards (MVP, coach’s award), and try to keep track of tournament awards or other club team awards if the sport includes that. You may also want to include a section for references, but of course check with the reference first for permission.

My suggestion is to request a form from your guidance counselor that is NOT focused on sports, but making sure to include an athletic section.

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