Im confused, contests = EC? plus awkward situation

Applying to College
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<p>Ok, so I did fairly well in academic competitions throughout high school. Recent results were OK, still managed top 1% in Canada in mathematics and I won Provincial Physics competition. </p>

<p>When I read some application forms, they have different sections for awards/honours and for extracurricular events. Where do I put contest stuff? Without them, my ECs seem pretty mediocre.</p>

<p>Ok awkward situation...
I heard on some school's application (e.g. MIT) you need to include AMC12 scores. I have yet to qualify for AIME and Im a junior (havnt gotten this year's result yet). Basically, Ive always been top 2% in Canada ever since high school started, but when colleges see my 90-ish AMC score, what will they think?</p>

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<p>Bump. 54 views no replies?</p>

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<p>contests are not ECs…</p>

<p>you can add awards won from contests under awards, but not as an EC. You dont want to show them that youre only academic and one-sided.</p>

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<p>You aren’t required to put the AMC score. Most students never take the test.</p>