<p>navy18-</p>
<p>you do get an opportunity to be “more” than “just the paper…”
If, and when, you become an “official candidate” you will have an opportunity to be interviewed by your BGO- who is an official representative of the admissions team. Your interview is your one real chance of putting some depth to the paper… so put some time and effort into that opportunity.</p>
<p>With a little “searching” on this site, you will find some great advice on how to prep for your interview. Read it- you never know what will come in handy!</p>
<p>Most MOCs have nominating committees that will also interview their top list of candidates- another important step in the journey.</p>
<p>Will add one more suggestion to giving that flat “paper” application “Depth.” Keeping in mind the application is “on line,” I would still suggest sending a copy of your athetic and activity CV in the old fashioned way- on paper. This provides you with an added opportunity- that is, to add a “descriptive summary” to your activities. What is that? Simply put- a few words on what the activity is, what you did, and perhaps what you got out of it.</p>
<p>example.
You list “coach for special olymics swimming program” on your activity sheet.
On your descriptive page, you could describe it further…
I was a swim coach with the special olympics program for 3 years. I was assigned to 2 athletes and assisted them every Sunday from Oct-June. … then continue to BRIEFLY describe what “you” gained from the experience. Again- brief is key- but it gives a little more depth to who you are. Keep the descriptive page short- and limit it to only those activities not readily “understood” to those reading it. </p>
<p>Another example.
“Member of SADD”
ok- so might want to incude what you did (I was the president), what got you involved in the first place, and what you “gained” from the experience.</p>
<p>Most applicants will not take the time, but it will give the admissions board a little more information as to who you are and what you can bring to the table.</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>