AP Scholar with Distinction?

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Hi all,
So we are having a heated discussion about whether AP Scholar with Distinction should take up one of the 5 honor slots in the Common App if you have other regional/state level honors. On the one hand, it is a national award that everyone recognizes and it summarizes quickly a level of academic achievement but on the other hand, the AP scores are listed on the application, so someone can read the scores directly .

Awards that would replace it would be Boy’s State or a state level writing award.

Thoughts?

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Boys State or Writing award before AP Distinction

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My opinion: Boys State > the writing award > AP Scholar.

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My daughter didn’t include it, as it’s redundant with the AP scores listed.

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D21 did not include it. Had more unique accomplishments. They will see the self reported scores and know.

If they are submitting a resume it could go there.

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Agree with others.

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Thanks everyone. I stand corrected

In terms of last slot, Boy’s State (although really a school level award) .

In least in early application, no resume allowed so use Add Info section and list writing awards (gold key, and a state one).

I realize Additional Information was controversial in earlier thread.