Why do you need a resume anyway, since most colleges leave you a space on the application to list extracurriculars? It¡¯s simple: the space they leave you often isn¡¯t the best way to present your interests and accomplishments. Organization is key in making yourself as attractive an applicant as possible, and the best applicants will type out their own resumes. We suggest you....

There¡¯s always something to be said for being a smart student, a skilled athlete, and an accomplished musician: well-rounded is definitely a good thing to be.

But by "lop-sided" we don¡¯t mean "limited" or "only good at one thing." Rather, a lop-sided student may be good in most areas, and excellent in one particular area.