Sophmore on the right track?

binx
Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:32:37 +0000

I am not sure either of your “awards” belong on your college application. Generally, limit yourself to those obtained in high school, except for truly outstanding ones.

Some that might happen between now and application time: academic awards your high school gives - such as principals list or scholar-athlete, National Latin Exam, National Honor Society (or Beta Club, or other honors), Outstanding Performer or other piano awards, legitimate awards for sports such as “most improved”, and so on. If you have been awarded scholarships for summer camps, or other money awards, include those, too.

I think your application looks very strong, and you shouldn’t have any trouble getting in, mostly likely with money. Just be careful that you don’t water down your application by adding every single piece of paper your school gives you – that looks like padding, and cheapens your already great accomplishments.