Non academic awards distribution

<p>Do you think teachers distribute non-academic awards among students in order to boost college admission chances? Somehow, I am noticing that leadership criterion is not even followed in order to motivate the students who may not be doing anything.</p>

<p>Is it wise to disclose one’s political party affiliation in college admissions? What do you think in a case of poor nonwhite student who likes to be conservative? Could it hurt her?</p>