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@rgzz
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 • 3 years ago •
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how to closely build resume around the theme?

hi, I am wondering after figuring out what my application theme will be how can I avoid digression and closely build my ECs around the hook/spike/theme?

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@ab2004
34 answers, 51 votes
 • 3 years ago

This is interesting cause I didn't use the theme method when applying. I'd love to know what your planned theme is, but just remember it's important to keep a balance between intentionally structured/built ECs and stuff you just do for fun because you like it. Don't focus too much on engineering your application to be a certain way unless you really are that driven with everything laid out.

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@Melokenzie3 years ago

True to that, you need to be genuine with your interests and not just do what you think will look better.

[🎤 AUTHOR]@rgzz3 years ago

@ab2004 yes ur definitely right, my main theme is the religious study (blended with econ + sociology). three thrids of my ECs are self-based and are truly something that I love doing research about. but I've only got 3 research about Islam (don't get me wrong, it's not a theological study). the rest of my ECs are 1. a national econ competition (great results) 2. president of a psychology&sociology club (done some interesting reforms) 3. founder of a nonprofit org abt mental health. 4. sports

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