Resume or CV for Graduate School Applications

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The discussion centers on the dilemma of choosing between a CV and a resume for graduate school applications. The individual is graduating in the spring and has a limited amount of experience, including a six-month internship and two years of lab work. The key question is whether to expand on experiences in a 1.5-page CV or condense them into a standard one-page resume. The consensus suggests that a CV is appropriate for academic applications, even if it exceeds one page, as it allows for a comprehensive presentation of qualifications.

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I have a bit of a dilemma with graduate school applications that I feel many people here would have encountered. Part of the applications requires either a CV or a resume, and I find that the list of my expierences, educations, presentations and awards is a little to short to be considered a CV, and a little too long for a resume. My question is should I write everything out in the format of a CV and have it be about 1.5 pages, or should I cut some things out and have the standrard 1 page resume.

For some quick background, I am graduating this coming spring from my undergraduate institution in the US and have had 1 six month internship in the private sector, and I have worked in a lab with one of the faculty members here for about 2 years.

Any advice would be helpful!
 
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