resume

[cooli]

Did anyone send a resume with the SGU application?

[GonnaBaMD7]

Not for SGU. A couple other schools ask for one.

[jaywalk81]

i did. it was just to supplement my other stuff

[cowgirl]

No, i didn't send one with my application.

[Red Devil]

I didn't send one either.

[wai2w3c]

me neither

[cooli]

Do you think its better to send one? B/C on the appl. there is no section where we can list certifications or other academic achievements so I was thinking I could list these on my resume and send it. Also, if I have already mailed my application, would it look bad to send the resume separately?

[jaywalk81]

Do you think its better to send one? B/C on the appl. there is no section where we can list certifications or other academic achievements so I was thinking I could list these on my resume and send it. Also, if I have already mailed my application, would it look bad to send the resume separately?
thats the exact reason why i added my resume. but i did send it with my app package. but hey if u think it would help, then send it in

[Cotterpin_Doozer]

Do you think they consider it? Some schools would take a more standardized approach and not consider any extra information (i.e. more than 2 reference letters, resume etc.)

[MDpower]

i did :),,,.......

[jaywalk81]

i did :),,,.......
i guess that makes two people hahaha

[MDpower]

mine was think lol..like 5 pages..my life story

[EV]

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[theplatypusman]

I did, useful in interview. Its a highlight reel

[Flounder]

mine was think lol..like 5 pages..my life story
that's one heck of a resume...but I sent mine it it worked well as well

[cooli]

Well, I already mailed out my application without a resume and was thinking of emailing them my resume. Do you all think this will reflect badly on me?

[MDpower]

oh good you mailed it off..lol..i just remember you were having a tough time deciding on an essay topic for your application essay...

i don't think it would be a bd thing but i personally wouldn't bother sending it now that the application is already sent off

[stephew]

a cv (medical term for resume by the way) should not ever be 5 pages. Trim it down.

[MDpower]

a cv (medical term for resume by the way) should not ever be 5 pages. Trim it down.
oh..really ..thanks for the advice..i purposely made it detailed ..i thought a thicker resume would make me look good hehe

[dvp95]

I sent in my CV (2 pages) in since I felt that the application was nothing more than numbers and I didnt like that.

[jaywalk81]

CV should never exceed 1 page. 2 page may be ok but its really shouldnt be.
imagine a recruiter have to look at hundreds of CV and if they are all that long it will be too much work. find the important points and highlights of ur life and put it on, thats the whole purpose of a CV, not a story book or an autobio.

[MDpower]

CV should never exceed 1 page. 2 page may be ok but its really shouldnt be.
imagine a recruiter have to look at hundreds of CV and if they are all that long it will be too much work. find the important points and highlights of ur life and put it on, thats the whole purpose of a CV, not a story book or an autobio.
oh right yea good point

[cowgirl]

well, i put most of the important stuff either in my personal essay... or in my own extension of the space for the extracurriculars and whatnot, instead of sending in a CV. i figured that they wouldn't want the extra paper, like most other admissions offices.

but i guess from the other posts, it doesn't matter. :p

[Flounder]

oh..really ..thanks for the advice..i purposely made it detailed ..i thought a thicker resume would make me look good hehe
no no... way too long thats one way not to get the resume read... keep it short and sweet... no need to detail life story

[MDpower]

no no... way too long thats one way not to get the resume read... keep it short and sweet... no need to detail life story
jack always has to stick his neck in there and give his 2cents..thanks

[Flounder]

jack always has to stick his neck in there and give his 2cents..thanks
I'm just trying to be helpful...

[MDpower]

I'm just trying to be helpful...
I said thank you :)

[Flounder]

I said thank you :)
and your welcome... <bows humbly>

[orthonut]

Hey, if anyone wants, I can email a resume template to you that's medically oriented, one page, and contains all the important highlights. PM me.

[MedPhreak]

Yeah i sent mine in as well. I, too, felt that numbers weren't enough. And I wanted to highlight everything that my essay had not. But my CV was only a page since i've been told that anything more is usually not read, because the committee gets tired of reading so much...it basically becomes an essay not a CV. I dunno if they read it or not, but i figured it wouldn't hurt. Hope that helps

~medphreak

[cnw49]

thats the exact reason why i added my resume. but i did send it with my app package. but hey if u think it would help, then send it in

i did the same as jaywalk, the space to list achievements, important CV info, any special explainations, etc. is too limited, not enough space. so i put a note on the application to "see attached pages", where they could see my info in more detail. i figured it could only help.

[Devil098]

Hi, this may be off topic, but I figured someone might be able to help me out with this quick question. If I am planning to apply to SGU for August 2006 and all I will have left to complete my application is the MCAT in april, can I apply early? (let's say in January) as opposed to waiting until after the MCAT is done? Is there a potential for acceptance contingent on good MCAT scores if the student has strong credentials?

Thanks!

[jaywalk81]

Hi, this may be off topic, but I figured someone might be able to help me out with this quick question. If I am planning to apply to SGU for August 2006 and all I will have left to complete my application is the MCAT in april, can I apply early? (let's say in January) as opposed to waiting until after the MCAT is done? Is there a potential for acceptance contingent on good MCAT scores if the student has strong credentials?

Thanks!
yes u can apply early, but let the ad com know that u will be taking the MCAT in april. they will not really review or accept u without a full complete app.

and please try to keep this on topic. you can start another thread if you want, but also please run a search before starting/opening a new thread.

99% of all ur questions will have been already answered in one of the older threads.

[jaywalk81]

here is a quotation from SGU's website for you DEVIL098
"Prospective candidates should note that entering classes are highly competitive and applications completed early have the advantage of being reviewed at the beginning of the admission's process.

The time necessary to secure official transcripts, standardized test scores and letters of recommendation should be taken into consideration. The Board reserves the right to defer an application to the following semester if there are no available seats."

[Devil098]

Thanks :) jaywalk81