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List of Top, Prestigious Awards

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  • emylaemyla 139 replies2 threads Junior Member
    I'm not too sure where the level of All-State music groups should be. In my state, it is not too hard if you are a very good [not great] musician...but New York is probably harder.
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  • twinkletoes23twinkletoes23 636 replies182 threads Member
    I think National AP scholar should switch with National Merit. There are only 400-or so pre-seniors (the summer before senior year) who get the award. National merit is way more.
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  • PurpoisePalPurpoisePal 1551 replies93 threads Senior Member
    10 - D1 athlete, IMO (etc.) gold medals, placing at Intel
    9 - ISEF/S-W, USAMO, Scholastic Art and Writing
    8 - TASP/RSI, USPhO, USChO, USABO, MITES
    7 - other selective summer programs or competitions, such as YES, SSP, Clark Scholarships,
    6 - National Merit Finalist
    5
    4- Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam, or other language, Prudential Spirit of Community Award, National AP Scholar
    3 -
    2 - Bank of America Awards, most local awards/trophies, Essay Contests
    1 - National Honor Society, Beta Club, etc.
    0 - Who's Who, National Honor Roll
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  • smder99smder99 680 replies121 threads Member
    I agree with TwinkleToes...it is VERY difficult and much more rare to qualify for National AP Scholar after junior year than to qualify for NM Semi-Finalist....same goes with State Scholar


    10 - D1 athlete, IMO (etc.) gold medals, placing at Intel
    9 - ISEF/S-W, USAMO, Scholastic Art and Writing, AP State Scholar AFTER Junior Year
    8 - TASP/RSI, USPhO, USChO, USABO, MITES
    7 - other selective summer programs or competitions, such as YES, SSP, Clark Scholarships,
    6 - National Merit Finalist, National AP Scholar AFTER Junior Year
    5 - AP Scholar w/ Honor OR Distinction
    4- Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam, or other language, Prudential Spirit of Community Award, AP Scholar
    3 -
    2 - Bank of America Awards, most local awards/trophies, Essay Contests
    1 - National Honor Society, Beta Club, School Departmental Awards
    0 - Who's Who, National Honor Roll
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  • twinkletoes23twinkletoes23 636 replies182 threads Member
    i still think AP National Scholar should be higher than national merit. Just because i'm an AP national scholar but i missed national merit by one question (two points)

    LOL. it's all about me
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  • CC AdminCC Admin Administrator 29515 replies3004 threads Senior Member
    What would Golden Gloves Champion be ranked? Such as 2007 New Jersey Gloden Gloves Winner. Does that count for much?
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  • arkleseizurearkleseizure 176 replies6 threads Junior Member
    Why does nobody ever notice USACO (USA Computing Olympiad)? The top 15 go to Colorado over the summer (roughly equivalent to the corresponding USAMO ranking), then the top 4 become the US IOI (International Olympiad in Informatics) team. Although it's (apparently) not as well known, I'd rank it up there with the other USA_Os.
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  • kcarlskcarls 331 replies18 threads Member
    anything you have to pay for shouldn't even be on the list.

    Careful, all. Masterus is bound to show up on this thread eventually, and as much as we all enjoy a good laugh, we'd better get the serious discussion through with before he shows up...
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  • -Lurker--Lurker- 1356 replies64 threads Senior Member
    rofl kcarl
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  • kryptonsa36kryptonsa36 1721 replies14 threads Senior Member
    For those awards that are applicable (such as NMF, in that it is awarded after college apps are due but before final decisions are made), what number do you all think is a good cut-off as to which awards should be updated to your schools?

    I would have normally put it at 8+, but a lot of people seem to put NMF in high regard, even though over 90% of NMSFs get it and it is not an award that will make you stand out of the applicant pool to a competitive school. Or would most people just report everything down to level 2, such as small scholarships or local competitions?
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  • alamodealamode 1976 replies87 threads Senior Member
    has anyone heard of National History Day?
    Where would you put that?
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  • smder99smder99 680 replies121 threads Member
    depends on what you win and how far you get....States for National History Day is like a 2-4 award (depending on state)....National National History Day is like a 6-7...the humanities equivalent of qualifying for ISEF
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  • a778999a778999 1501 replies19 threads Senior Member
    this thread is depressing me
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  • CC AdminCC Admin Administrator 29515 replies3004 threads Senior Member
    ^^^Join the club...lol
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  • kyzankyzan 679 replies21 threads Member
    alright, since i like this thread, in one way or another, i'll give my opinion

    10 - D1 athlete, IMO/IPHO/ICHO/IBO gold medals, Intel (top 10), Siemens National Winner/National Finalists, ISEF top 3 Grand Prize
    9 - ISEF(2nd-4th places), Siemens Westinghouse (semifinalists), MOP
    8 - TASP/RSI, USPhO, USChO, USABO, USAMO
    7 - other selective summer programs or competitions, such as YES, SSP, Clark Scholarships,
    6 - National Merit Finalist, National AP Scholar AFTER Junior Year
    5 - National Latin Convention 1st Places Academic Contests
    4- Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam, or other language, AP Scholar, some state awards
    3 -
    2 - Bank of America Awards, most local awards/trophies, Essay Contests
    1 - National Honor Society, Beta Club, School Departmental Awards
    0 - Who's Who, National Honor Roll

    frankly though, I really dont see the point of the AP scholar awards. It really isnt that impressive; its just taking classes and part of going to school. (and this is comming from the guy who will have 20 APs done by graduation, all 5s so far).
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  • MasterMaster 399 replies105 threads Member
    what about awards from student organizations like fbla on regional, state, and national levels
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  • kryptonsa36kryptonsa36 1721 replies14 threads Senior Member
    Why is Siemens semifinalist a 9? Colleges do not care much for that, as there is no process in the competition by which they separate kids who know their research from kids who just "borrow" it from their mentors.

    The same pertains somewhat to Intel semifinalists as well, although to a lesser extent, since they consider all the other factors like grades, SAT scores, essays, etc. That being said, the top 40 for Intel is already extremely good and would likely be ranked a 9 at worst.
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  • PurpoisePalPurpoisePal 1551 replies93 threads Senior Member
    I wonder why you took off the Scholastic competition from this list...?

    10 - D1 athlete, IMO/IPHO/ICHO/IBO gold medals, Intel (top 10), Siemens National Winner/National Finalists, ISEF top 3 Grand Prize
    9 - ISEF(2nd-4th places), Siemens Westinghouse (semifinalists), MOP, Scholastic Writing and Art Competition
    8 - TASP/RSI, USPhO, USChO, USABO, USAMO
    7 - other selective summer programs or competitions, such as YES, SSP, Clark Scholarships,
    6 - National Merit Finalist, National AP Scholar AFTER Junior Year
    5 - National Latin Convention 1st Places Academic Contests
    4- Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam, or other language, AP Scholar, some state awards
    3 -
    2 - Bank of America Awards, most local awards/trophies, Essay Contests
    1 - National Honor Society, Beta Club, School Departmental Awards
    0 - Who's Who, National Honor Roll
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  • PredatorPredator 946 replies372 threads Senior Member
    Where do Perfect SATs/ACTs go ?
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  • CountingDownCountingDown 13680 replies113 threads Senior Member
    Adding USACO

    10 - D1 athlete, IMO/IPHO/ICHO/IBO gold medals, Intel (top 10), Siemens National Winner/National Finalists, ISEF top 3 Grand Prize
    9 - ISEF(2nd-4th places), Siemens Westinghouse (semifinalists), MOP, Scholastic Writing and Art Competition
    8 - TASP/RSI, USPhO, USChO, USABO, USAMO, USACO
    7 - other selective summer programs or competitions, such as YES, SSP, Clark Scholarships, HCSSiM
    6 - National Merit Finalist, National AP Scholar AFTER Junior Year
    5 - National Latin Convention 1st Places Academic Contests
    4- Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam, or other language, AP Scholar, some state awards
    3 -
    2 - Bank of America Awards, most local awards/trophies, Essay Contests
    1 - National Honor Society, Beta Club, School Departmental Awards
    0 - Who's Who, National Honor Roll
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