<p>Well, at my school we usually have the end of year awards, with categories like math, science, sports, etc. I know brown-nosing won't help at all (and let's face it, it's just sad) or being a total nerd about the class, but do you guys have any suggestions on how to put myself in the running for one of these? I didn't even ask anyone what the criteria for one of them were because it sounds like I'm trying too hard.</p>
<p>Any help?</p>
<p>(AP time is over, wooohooo!!)</p>
<p>Try to stand out in class, and excell more do something different in that particular class (math, science). As far as sports goes try to break a school record, or excelle tremendously in your event or sport, stand out from your other team-mates! Just be noticable but don't try really hard just push your self..</p>
<p>Who the hell would possibly care?</p>
<p>loslobos71: People who aren't seniors could care... but it is kinda dumb. You don't plan on getting nominated for these awards, it just happens because you're a good student...</p>
<p>-The Nominated Coot66</p>
<p>^ I agree. Changing anything now won't really make a difference, and honestly you probably are trying too hard. Just go with the flow.</p>
<p>Honestly, you shouldn't care this much. If you're one of the best students in your class, you'll get one... if you're not, it doesn't really matter. Colleges could care less if you won the Achievement in Chemistry Award sophomore year.</p>
<p>he wants to pad his resume
give him a break</p>
<p>Spend some time talking to your teachers and showing extra interest in the subject. Participate more in class if you don't already. Basically, just show them that you're a bright and motivated student, but don't suck up to the teachers themselves.</p>
<p>like i said earlier just try to stand out if you really want to be noticed, but honestly I know people won't care..</p>
<p>If you're asking now, it's too late. These are usually based on an entire year's performance, not the final spurt of effort you put in at the end of the year. Plus, you really shouldn't worry about these things. If you get one, you get one. Good for you. But it doesn't mean anything if you don't get one. These awards aren't worth much, except for your own personal satisfaction. </p>
<p>Last year, I was one of the top students in my history class, but the award went to one of my friends who was also a top student. After the awards ceremony, my teacher pulled me aside and told me that he really couldn't decide between the two of us and finally gave the award to my friend because he scored higher on one quiz. He told me that he still thought very highly of me, that I was a great student, etc. </p>
<p>So, really, if you think you deserve an award, you probably do, but don't be upset if you don't get it. Not to mention the fact that at a lot of schools, school "politics" play a big part in who gets which award. And, of course, it's hard to establish hard criteria for these awards, so a lot of subjectivity comes into play as well.</p>
<p>Just be good or exceptional at one subject, to a teacher you genuinely like. I got nominated for a school award, and there is only my history teacher that would do so. The rest of my teachers either hate me or think of me as a misbehaving student.</p>
<p>ugh.. i hate these awards. I have the highest grade in bio and i didnt get the award cuz i didnt suck up to my stupid ass teacher. I have been working my ass off in calculus.. sure i have a sucky grade, but i have been working harder than anyone else and there is no recognition for hard work, just because i am not that kid who does magically in math. I mean, these awards make my parents feel all ashamed that i am stupid and that i am a loser, and then i feel like i dissappointed them.</p>
<p>these awards are meaningless and putting them on your resume will probably not be worth the effort you put into earning them</p>
<p>he wants to pad his resume
give him a break</p>
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<p>Listen, guys, I'm not asking for it to pad my resume or because I will die if I don't get any. I'm asking because I would maybe, kind of like to try for one next year. Last year there was a girl who got like 8 of these things and I was curious on why, since it doesn't have much to do with grades.</p>
<p>That said, thanks for all the genuinely good advice. I appreciate it :)</p>
<p>what it seemed like this year, the bigger brown noser you were, the more you got. </p>
<p>one girl got 4. she's smart, but not to the point where she should ever get one. what she does do is be a "good student" i.e. never talks to anyone, she takes notes on books we read that are longer than the actual book..blah blah</p>
<p>I got an award for AP US Government and I didn't do anything in that class. I don't know why my teacher nominated me for that award.</p>
<p>Aww, come on. I don't want to be a brown-noser just for a stupid award. Still, I am REALLY curious why some people (who aren't even that smart) get so many for apparently no reason. </p>
<p>GRR! High school! (Thanks for all the suggestions so far guys :)</p>
<p>The situation at my high school is that if you are well-known for doing well, then you'll most likely get an award. If you sleep in class and barely get by with an A, there's no way you're getting an award. If you only study all day long and do nothing else, then ofcourse, no teacher will want to nominate you for being such a boring person. The people who get awards at my high school are the ones who work hard, have good grades, and win things outside of school already. This is what makes them different from all the people who don't really do anything outside of school. Not sure if that helps, but if you're not really known for being outstanding, don't expect an award. That's all. :)</p>
<p>Miss Silvestris, some teachers might give out awards based on improvement, effort, and dedication. A kid who has the highest average in a class but puts in little effort might be passed over for someone who has a lower average but is truly interested in the subject. Or, they just like a certain student better than another one.</p>
<p>At my school, the reward recipients are pretty predictable. There's practically an award for every single class (even P.E., which isn't really an academic class), but all the ones from higher-level classes tend to go to the same people.</p>