<p>My daughter would kill me if she knew I was asking this, but the way I look at it, she’s got one shot at applying to schools…</p>
<p>Along with her great GPA, ACT score, ECs etc, she’s been working almost 20 hours per week during the school year at a well known national retail chain. Twice over the past year she’s been named “Employee of the Month.” Would it be just ridculous to include that in her apps?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>It might not be as important as AIME qualifier or Editor of the Newspaper but she’s got two things going for her: she HAS a job unlike many upper middle class/middle class applicants and she’s good at her job. Being recognized along with or over adults/her peers, is a good thing.</p>
<p>It’s not the most important thing to put on her application, but if there’s room, definitely include it.</p>
<p>Also tell her to look for scholarships through the company. Most big chains will have some sort of scholarship thing and being employee of the month twice can’t hurt.</p>