<p>So I won first place for GA in National History Fair when I was in 8th grade, and was captain of the 2nd place in state PAGE academic team the same year... is there any way to mention that on the common app?</p>
<p>Sorry, but middle school awards are "ancient history" to college admissions officers (unless you are applying to colleges in 9th grade). They want to know what you have accomplished in HIGH SCHOOL. It will be pretty obvious that you didn't accomplish much if you have to reach all the way back to 8th grade in order to have an award to put down on the common app.</p>