<p>When putting down awards on your applications, would being voted Most likely to succeed in your class be considered an adequate award? I won this by a majority vote by my peers, but some of my friends where telling me that it would not look good on a college application. Is this not that kind of award?</p>
<p>Nah don't worry about what your friends say! I'm not sure where you're applying, but at the more competitive levels, you really have to put down almost anything and everything you have at your disposal!</p>
<p>In my case, I was voted "Most Likely To Win an Oscar" a.k.a. "Class Actor." I placed that in the Awards/Honors section of my Harvard application. It definitely feel that it is an honor that my peers have distinguished me in this way. You should feel the same way. You may want to emphasize it in your college essays. Congratulations! Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Superlatives are not really that much of an award. They pretty much just say that you have friends. You mind as well put it down though, it can't hurt.</p>
<p>It might depend on how seriously superlatives are taken at your school, and whether or not it's the type of school that has a superlative for every single senior (like mine, 30 seniors) or ONLY those really exceptional kids get a mention. </p>
<p>Still, though, I don't really think superlatives are awards. It's peer-voted, so a sense of "authority" is somewhat lacking from it. Or rather, objectiveness, from the teachers is lacking.</p>
<p>But it is up to you. However, beware of making "laundry lists" on your application, either in EC's or awards or whatnot.</p>
<p>Right, as awards, superlatives probabaly don't hold that much weight. But remember, the category on most application is called, "Awards/Honors." It can definitely be considered an honor, especially if you make "success" a central theme in your essays. If your teachers and guidance counselor emphasize your past successes and your potential for success, then you can turn it into a really powerful quality that will make you stand out. You see how something as little as a superlative can really paint a big picture of you! All you have to do is elaborate on it a little. I have a passion for acting. I've mentioned it in my application, and so have some of my recommendations. Seriously put it down and emphasize it. Alone, it might as well be worthless. But coupled with some emphasis, and it can definitely work in your favor. Good luck!</p>
<p>I wouldn't put it down unless you have less than 10 lines of awards/honors already.</p>
<p>Im applying to the UC's mainly, so I dunno how they would react to it. Although I consider myself successful, I don't have a huge list of successes like everyone else on cc, so I thought I could make use of this. Not everyone receives awards like this, so I thought maybe it would show them that I'm social and that I am a hard working, successful person who will make it in life. They probably won't read into it as much as I have, but whatever.</p>
<p>uc applications have room for only 5 awards/honors. i say add it only if you can't fill up the 5.</p>
<p>I still say you ought to emphasize it. I'm glad to see that you believe your superlative has merit. And why shouldn't the adcoms? If you give them a reason to (by emphasizing success in your application), then it can really be a strength. Plus, if you're applying online, than you can definitely list more than 5 awards/honors. Good luck!</p>
<p>the application states "space is limited, so you'll need to enter the items you consider the most significant in each category." thus, i don't find the award necessary unless it's superior to another award or he needs to fill up room. furthermore, i wouldn't fill up the 4th essay prompt with a list of awards/activities that don't fit on the designated page.</p>
<p>I wouldn't put it down. not to donwlplay that award or anything, but it probably look a little off.</p>
<p>I say include it. Put it near last--or Last because of the fickle nature of superlatives and how they sometimes are just absurd entertainment for seniors blowing off a little steam and having some fun. However, in all the HS classes I could think of, the Most Likely to Succeed superlative really did convey peer respect and acknowlegment for more than a good smile, or a pretty face or joke or great ball game..more about all round potential. I would take it as a compliment but not emphasize it. I think Adcoms are smart enough to keep superlatives in perspective. They might even appreciate a few Class Clowns.</p>
<p>yeah, I think I will use it then, not only because I don't have many significant national awards, but also because I think it is a respectable award. Yeah I'll probably put that award last though. Thanks for the help guys.</p>
<p>Hey no problem. I'm glad you decided to keep it! Be proud of it! I posted my superlative (Most likely to win an Oscar) - But then again, I focus somewhat on acting on my application. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>I put Most Likely To Succeed in my application, too.</p>
<p>My school only does superlatives at the end of sr year.</p>
<p>Most Likely awards are total ********. The guy who won "Most Intelligent" won because he quotes Chomsky in my History class. He also got a 1310 on the SAT (vs about 3 other people who got 1400+ and my 1600)</p>
<p>yeah, but it can show that you have some sort of respect amongst your peers, so that has to count for something. And he obviously isn't a moron if he can get a 1310, so it's not total bs.</p>
<p>^^This is very true. You can have people like me who are very book smart and can express themselves well in writing, but can't really think that well on their feet. This guy is very articulate and well read, and I think he possess a sort of "verbal intelligence" which punctuates an aura of intelligence.</p>
<p>yeah. It has to count for something, imma use it fa sho.</p>