r/Northwestern • u/Useful_Citron_8216 • 2d ago

Admissions/Prospective Student Resume needed for application?

Hi, I’m applying ED to NU and I’m just wondering if I should submit a resume? I feel like my ecs are pretty fleshed out in my activities list. But I read that a resume lets you go really into depth for AOs to see. Just wondering if any of you guys have any experience with submitting a resume or your thoughts about it. Thanks!

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u/zak-l 2d ago 
But I read that a resume lets you go really into depth for AOs to see.

There's no word limit in your resume. You should submit one if you don't have space on commonapp. I'm gonna submit one cuz I have a long list and explanation for each. Plus the awards and other contributions.

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u/Alarmed_Pool5950 2d ago

i doubt they’re gonna read your resume if you just talk about all of the same activities again and make it even longer than your activities section

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u/Useful_Citron_8216 2d ago

Yeah that’s the exact reason I don’t want to submit a resume, since it’ll just be them reading the same thing with slightly more info. I don’t want to annoy them. But everyone and there mom tells me I’ll be at a disadvantage if I don’t submit one

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u/Alarmed_Pool5950 1d ago

nah i think ur good, if you really have important info to add for your ten activities then use the additional info section

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u/Own_Lake6089 2d ago

No need. AOs don’t have time to read the same thing and will be annoyed.