Directions: The next activity is designed to help you reflect upon what your next steps should be to create

a stronger resume before you submit to

colleges. Complete the following chart to help determine changes.

Questions Your Next Steps

Does your resume make you stand out?
• Use a template: Word, Canva, Etsy, or Behance.
• How have you positively influenced others?
• What would others say is fascinating, compelling,
or interesting about you?
• What benefit would a college get from choosing
you over another candidate?

Does your resume have typos, errors, or mistakes?

• Identify who can help you to edit your resume.
• What are common errors that you make?
• Does your resume contain powerful action verbs?
o Google is your friend for ideas.
• Do you have a professional email address?

What is the length of your resume?

• Are you expressing what the activities or
experiences meant to you?
• Is your resume one page? If not, what can you cut
or condense?
• Do you feel that you do not have enough? What
would you like to be involved in? What
leadership positions can you take on?
How can you enhance your high school experience on
your resume?
• What experiences have you had in your arts area,
such as master classes or collaborating with
another arts area?
• Are there one-time special projects you can add?
• What activities on campus have you been
involved in?