Resumes are a quick way to show your achievements over the last 4 years in only 1-2 pages. They should be direct and to the point and easy to read.

Resumes should be given along with your application, brought with you to an interview and can be given to potential references to help them highlight your successes.

All resumes should include:

• Your Name (should be easily visible on the page)

• Mailing & Contact Information (don't forget emails and phone numbers)

• Career Objectives

• Education

• Honors / Certifications Received

• Activities/Involvement

• Work Experience (if have)

• References (Can write "Available upon request" but do have 3 people you have asked if they are willing to serve as one with their contact information available. )

Free Google Doc Resume Templates Available Here.

References are used by committees to verify your information on the application.

Ask several teachers, advisors and community leaders to write letters of recommendations weeks in advance of your application due date! Don't forget to give them an updated copy of your résumé (or activity sheet) and give them detailed information for each letter you ask them to write.

You can include the helpful Recommendation Request when asking!

Interviews are typically conducted in person by a small committee to finalize a decision

Prepare for your upcoming interview:

• Dress Professionally (full official dress is a tasteful and easy choice)

  • Males- Collared, button up shirt, tie and nice pants (clean shoes)- no hat.

  • Females- Collared, button up shirts and nice pants or skirt or dress (should be no shorter than slightly above the knee and closed toe shoes.

  • General guidelines can be found here.

• Greet committee members with a handshake that is firm (not fishy).

• Make eye contact when greeting committee and answering questions.

• Look over potential questions here.

Thank them for their time and consideration, this can be done in a cover letter or during your interview.

If you are fortunate enough to receive a scholarship, be sure to send the donor a hand written thank you note! You can also offer to make an appearance at their next business meeting or at another point to say thank you in person as well.