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Graduate-School / Academic CV resume template & writing guide (2026)

A grad-school application CV is closer to an academic record than a job resume: it foregrounds education, research, publications, and references. US programs prefer concise; European programs often expect more detail.

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Long serif scroll with numbered sections and generous whitespace; a top pick for academic CVs and study-abroad applications

Dates in a dedicated left column with a thin full-page axis, serif academic layout; ideal for research, applications, and rigorous roles

Magazine masthead with a large italic lede and oversized sidebar numerals, editorial spread; for creative, brand, and senior roles

Newspaper rule lines with serif type and centered section heads; for media, editorial, and creative

Muted Morandi palette with ample whitespace, soft and modern; for arts, education, and HR

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1State education clearly: program, institution, GPA (convert scales), and key course grades.
2Make research the centerpiece: advisor, topic, outputs (papers, posters, reports), and exactly what you did.
3List standardized scores (GRE/GMAT) and language tests (TOEFL/IELTS) with section breakdowns.
4Reference whom you worked with, even if formal references go in a separate document.
5Leave out high-school activities unless they are major national awards; admissions focus on university onward.

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