Let's compile a list of scam awards/honors so the others don't fall for them!

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<p>We sometimes receive information about “National” awards or honor lists. I personally have trouble discerning the legit from the scam. So far, I’ve heard that the National Dean’s List and National Honor Roll are scams/worthless for colleges/or simply unfit to be placed in the “awards” section of your application. Let’s compile a list! (Copy and add on to the list)</p>

<li>National Dean’s List</li>
<li>National Honor Roll</li>
</ol>

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<p>This might get tough. Some programs advertise as being great for admissions, thought they are not, but they offer an otherwise valuable experience. Take NSLC for example. Are these "scams"?</p>

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<p>I personally enjoyed my experiences in NYLC two summers ago but being great for admissions, hmmm, that's a tough one to call. Though who's who is def on this list.</p>

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<p>(Copy and add on to the list)</p>

<ol>
<li>National Dean's List</li>
<li>National Honor Roll</li>
<li>Who's Who</li>
</ol>

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<p>is National Honor Society the same as NHR?</p>

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<p>No, they're differnt, National Honor Society is the good one, it's composed of chapters in high schools around the us and admission to the group is usually based on a certain GPA and a demonstration of service, whereas NHR is just another one of these scam books that feed off of overly proud parents</p>

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<p>I got a NYLC invitation on Law like a month or 2 ago. Pretty weird.</p>

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<p>I got an invite to GYLC, I'd lump it into the above. Basically any award or honor or distinction that wants you to pay money would fit in that category.</p>

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<p>The most useful practical skill I learned at NYLC: how to tie a tie - courtesy of my roommate.</p>

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<p>I always wondered about those NSLC invitations but I never tried it. Did anyone do it? Was it useful?</p>

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<p>My friend did a program in Washington D.C. (she got a full scholarship) and she said it was great..but as far as getting into her dream college, it didn't appear to help much.</p>

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<p>Now the question is, did she get into her dream college? =P</p>

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<p>The various leadership conferences are nothing more than seminars. No honor or prestige, just expensive. And irrelevant to college admissions. </p>

<p>As to its quality, I've heard varying reports.</p>

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<p>melli: No, unfortunately she did not get into her dream college :(</p>

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<ol>
<li>National Dean's List</li>
<li>National Honor Roll</li>
<li>Who's Who</li>
<li>Invitation to Leadership Forums.</li>
</ol>