<p>What are some awards that a college applicant should try to win that would improve their chances? Just naming a few would help. thanks!</p>
<p>essay contests</p>
<p>National Merit crap</p>
<p>anything science/math related</p>
<p>"college" book prizes</p>
<p>National Merit (for colleges that are not HPYS, which are innundated with NM scholars)
Presidential Scholar (though probably not impressive for HPYS)</p>
<p>For all, including HPYS: Any kind of legitimate national award that is given to only one or two people. An example would be willing National History Fair.</p>