question about resume

[Eagleye2]

hey guys, let me preface this with saying that I'm not sure if on the med school application you explicitly put your resume on there but I have a quick question about mine. I always went by the golden standard that the resume should be no longer than one page long but my pre-med advisor is very adamant that I need to make mine longer, preferably 1.5-2 pages long. Can any adcoms give some insight on this? Is the 1 page standard only for high school?

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[MCATISEZ]

You don't put your resume on the app. Most resumes for college students cap at 1 page, since our experiences tend to be limited and hiring managers run through them quickly.

 

[Eagleye2]

You don't put your resume on the app. Most resumes for college students cap at 1 page, since our experiences tend to be limited and hiring managers run through them quickly.

Ok thanks, so I don't necessarily need to worry (in terms of med school) about length since I won't explicitly be "uploading my resume"?

 

[MonkeyArrow]

Ok thanks, so I don't necessarily need to worry (in terms of med school) about length since I won't explicitly be "uploading my resume"?

Yes.

 

[Neuro25_]

Yes.

Initially I had a resume as well, however I transitioned to a CV which is an expanded more detailed version of a resume. Something to consider so you can continue to build and add new experiences.

 

[md-2020]

You don't put your resume on the app.

Some secondaries suggest that you provide a resume.

 

[CyrilFiggis]

please search for threads about the AMCAS application. Your primary app will vary significantly in substance from your CV. While it's good to maintain a collection of your commitments and achievements, what AMCAS asks for is different.