By colleges, I mean colleges like Stanford, MIT, and Brown.
2007-04-22 12:31:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Absolutely! They receive 3x to 10x the number of applicants qualified by test scores than they can accept. Yes, they want students with the mental capacity to do the work. But they really want students who are willing to make the effort to make the best use of the intelligence they have. Awards is a really good way to show that. And per your other recent questions, yes, science fairs are especially good. If you do an outstanding project but happen to be competing against Einstein, Heisenberg, and Hawking, then submit your actual report to the schools. Do you think MIT would reject Stephen Hawking just because Einstein and Heisenberg beat him in a science fair?
2007-04-23 19:29:41 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, colleges like to see that you have been recognized for your talents, it can help you stand out from other students and with the increasing number of applicants, they need such things to separate applicants. The awards are especially meaningful if they have to do with your possible major.
2007-04-22 19:44:21 · answer #2 · answered by blondie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Awards (academic or otherwise) count for a lot on a college application. They also consider any community service you have done.
2007-04-22 19:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by lj1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋