<p>What kind of honor/distinction is "Who's Who among American High School Students" and how are kids selected?</p>
<p>It isn't an honor; it's a business. The publishers send invitations to many, many kids (I don't have the statistics) to get their names in a book in exchange for money. It's just a for-profit business and colleges don't consider it or the kids who put it on their applications favorably; save your $40 (or however much they want you to give them).</p>
<p>I've never heard of this book, if that says anything about this "honor." XD</p>
<p>I've seen the book in my library, but I've never looked at it. I've also never received any letters about it.</p>
<p>karajanhra is correct; don't fall for this scam.</p>
<p>It's like poetry.com--everyone wins as long as you pay. It's really not much of an honor; I wouldn't include it on an app.</p>