Hey Guys,
Can someone clarify what to put here? I am unsure if its just In-School awards or school-sponsored club awards, or any extracurricular awards. Would Boys State Count for this too?
If you have received any honors related to your academic achievements beginning with the ninth grade or international equivalent, please indicate number of honors
I suggest you google “Common App honors tips”. I researched that question thoroughly and found there is no right answer, but many offer good advice on both what and how to list Honors. Good luck!
Some kids put something like Boy’s State there, others use the Activities section. I agree there is no one right answer. Adcoms will see it and keep reading. Main thing is to try to note what can matter to adcoms. “Perfect attendance in 9th” isn’t an honor top colleges need to see.
My son did have some duplicates on honors and activities, like he was in band and was section leader. Anything that he was selected for, and was competitive, he put as an honor.