<p>Hi all! I'm looking for state or national awards that I can apply for (not scholarships) to boost my resume a tad.
Please don't tell me that I shouldn't be searching out things to boost my resume- I'd just like some help. I live in California and I'm a junior. I'm interested in writing and science, and I need things that I can apply for this year. (AKA not the Siemens competition or Intel science competition)- thanks so much, everyone!</p>
<p>Well, I hate to do the exact thing you told me not to do, but don’t search out things to boost your resume. If you’re not already on track to win a meaningful award by April of your junior year, you’re probably not going to win it.</p>
<p>Do you have any skills? Do you do any activities? I can’t really tell you anything since you haven’t told us anything, but winning an award at something you’re already doing is probably your best bet.</p>
<p>Well, its kind of late to win major awards (many state awards are tougher in California too) when you have started early (i.e. freshman year or before for many!). </p>
<p>Try essay contests, especially local ones. You might not get a prestigious award, but you could win some decent scholarship money.</p>