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Important Information on How to Upload Your Resume 

Key Points:

1. You can upload your resume to each school you were accepted into. However, each school requires a separate submission

2. Use the resume you applied to college with. Therefore, you should be uploading the resume you had in high school

How to Upload a Resume (Step by Step Guide) 

1. Log in to Your Account: Click the "Sell Resume" tab.

2. Upload Your Resume File: Select the resume you used to apply to college and upload it as a PDF, DOC, or DOCX.

3. Upload your Proof of Acceptance: Upload proof that you got into the college for which you are uploading your resume.

4. Add Key Information:

  • SAT/ACT Scores: Input your SAT and ACT scores that you submitted to your college. If you were test-optional, write it in the text box.
  • GPA: Input your unweighted GPA out of 4.0
  • AP and IB Classes: Add the AP or IB classes you took as well as the scores you received for them on the AP test (Write the scores if it is a 4 or 5)

  • Fill out all the other information such as College, Major, State, Zip code, Gender, Race, and Year of Acceptance.

  • Resume Description: Include any other information that you provided in your College Essay or Common App. Highlight all the activities you participated in and any leadership positions you held.

  • Other Information Includes:

    • Any clubs you participated in, community service, any awards you received, other standardized test scores (like PSAT), varsity sports, any jobs or internships, work with a professor, certifications, or any classes you took outside of school. Include or even write about how you showed your interest in your major.

Why More Details Matter:

  • The more detailed and well-rounded your resume is, the more valuable it becomes to high school students looking for guidance.
  • Comprehensive resumes with a balance of academic and extracurricular achievements tend to attract more buyers.