CR High School North

Beginning with school year 2005-2006, the traditional list of activities that have appeared on the transcript will no longer be provided to colleges and universities. Students are strongly encouraged to develop activities resumes which highlight leadership positions, time commitment, and honors. The activities resume can be included with the student's portion of the application or sent with their transcript from the counseling office. The following represent sample resumes. Use them only as a guide.

Resume 1

Joe Student

111 Boulder Drive

Newtown, PA 18940

(215)555-1234

EDUCATION:

Council Rock High School North, Newtown, PA

Weighted GPA: 3.7

ACTIVITIES:

National Honor Society: Participated in tutoring program once a week. Attended monthly meetings and required activities throughout the year. (11^th and 12^th grade)

Kids on the Block: Performed disability education program with puppets to third grade students at ten elementary schools. Played lead role for three years, helped train new troupers, and relay the message of tolerance and understanding. (10^th,11^th, and 12^th grade)

Symphonic Orchestra: 2^nd Chair Clarinet, voted second-best high school orchestra by the PMEA All-State Festival Committee. Auditioned and selected in 12^th grade for solo performance. (11^th and 12^th grade)

Orchestra: 1^st Chair Clarinet. (9^th and 10^th grade)

AWARDS:

National Honor Society: Invited to participate in junior year based on academic performance in strong college preparatory program. In addition, needed to show excellence in leadership, service, and character.

Distinguished Honor Roll: Consistently maintained 3.75 GPA every marking period. (9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grades)

Principal’s Breakfast: Received recognition for academic achievement. (11^th grade)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Rita’s Water Ice, Richboro, PA: Worked approximately 15 hours a week serving water ice from March until September. (10^th and 11^th grades)

Deli, Holland, PA: Worked approximately 15 hours a week as a cashier. (12^th grade)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Twining Village Retirement Home, Richboro, PA. Visited with elderly patients. Played games, talked, helped brighten their day. Volunteered approximately 50 hours. (10^th grade)

Churchville Nature Center, Churchville, PA. Volunteered approximately 50 hours by proving guided tours to visitors. (11^th and 12^th grade)

HOBBIES:

Guitar: Self-taught on electric and acoustic guitar. Enjoy playing various music selections with friends.

Camping: Family enjoys regular camping trips which include canoeing and kayaking.

Resume 2

222 College Bound Drive

Richboro, PA 18954

215-988-7777

Sam Smart

Education	Council Rock High School North, Newtown, PA, 2009-present
Leadership Roles	12^th grade President National Honors Society · Organized and led monthly meetings · Coordinated weekly tutoring program 10^th – 11^th grade
	Vice President Future Business Leaders of America · Organized and co-led monthly meeting · Coordinated Business Workshops
Awards Received	12^th grade Principal’s Breakfast · Received recognition for academic achievement. 9^th-12^th grade Honor Roll · Maintained above a 3.0 GPA for all marking periods.
Activities	10^th-12th grade Political Science Club · Attended monthly meetings. · Participated in the World War II Memorial. Symphonic Choir · Participated in the PMEA District 11 choir. Chosen for PMEA All-State Chorus. Debate Team
Volunteer and Work Experience	11^th-12^th grade Churchville Nature Center · Volunteered approximately 50 hours providing guided tours. Rita’s Water Ice · Worked approximately 15 hours per week serving water ice.

Resume 3

123 University Drive

Newtown, PA 18940

Phone (215)333-4444

Ed U. Cation

Education	Council Rock High School North, Newtown, PA Bucks County Community College, Spanish I, (summer 2003)
Activities	Kids on the Block (9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade) · Performed disability education program with puppets for third grade students. Performed lead role in 10^th and 11^thgrade. AIDS Awareness Club (10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade) · Served on board for Philadelphia AIDS Walk · Participated in New York Rent Workshop Spanish Club Member (11^th – 12^th grade) · Participated in monthly cultural experiences.
Athletics	Junior Varsity Basketball (9^th -10^th grade) Varsity Football (11^th-12^th grade) · Suburban One League Honorable Mention for Defense (12^th grade) · Coach’s award for Dedication (12^th grade)
Employment	Meglio Restaurant,Newtown, PA (10^th, 11^th, and 12^th grade) · Work approximately 15 hours per week making pizza, pasta, and salads.
Volunteer experience	Bucks County SPCA (10^th grade) · Volunteered approximately 55 hours to bathing, feeding, and playing with animals.
Hobbies	Mountain Biking, Skateboarding, Hiking, Swimming