Our son just received this certificate and I am having trouble clarifying what it means. Is it simply recognition from UGA for being in the top 5% of the junior class ?
From a local newspaper:
The 2016 prestigious Georgia Certificate of Merit program has been kicked off by The University of Georgia to recognize top junior students in Georgia high schools who will be graduating with the class of 2017. The Georgia Certificate of Merit is awarded to students in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement throughout the first three years of high school by ranking in the top five percent of each high school’s junior class.
So yes…recognizing academic achievement!