Should I mention these?

Applying to College
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<p>At our school, for each subject the top student(s) (usually 1 or 2) of the whole class are selected for an award for that particular subject area. They are presented these at a large award ceremony. </p>

<p>However, if there are students that are exceptional as well but are not the best in the class (maybe 3rd best or 2nd best) then they receive a commendation. This is not presented in the awards ceremony.</p>

<p>This year I received awards for Physics and Spanish, which I shall mention in my application but I have also received commendations for Media Studies and Economics. Should I mention the commendations on my application?</p>

2

<p>If the university or college has the application said that you must write it if you have, you should so that they will give you a credit.</p>

3

<p>Not for credit though. On the Common application there is the academic distinctions/awards section. I have enough to fill up the 5 slots that are there but I want to put my commendations into the additional information slot. I was wondering if it would be worth it as it is not really commending the fact that I am the best at that subject in my class but saying that I am almost there (though I would think that I deserve an award for Economics rather than a commendation).</p>