'22 CA STEM kid interested in chances and more safety schools to look into

I have zero concern about awards. I think if you win something spectacular it’s good but even that means little.

What matters is what you accomplished.

So if you’re in the band, walk dogs, or help resettle a refugee family, that says a lot - but they don’t come with awards.

Being an AP Scholar is not an award - it’s made up. What you did to get it is what matters and is seen via rigor and if they study your scores.

You’re a robotics and sports captain - that’s leadership. You started a non profit - that’s leadership and creativity, etc. So make sure you define the impact…and don’t worry about stuff. Sure, some awards sound nice but I suspect most people list awards that gain them no better review than if they didn’t list them.

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