national merit commended, distinctions level?

<p>just wondering as I fill out my common/private sch apps,</p>

<p>What level would you guys consider AP scholar with distinction, national merit commended etc.?</p>

<p>as in like school, city, county, state, regional, or national</p>

<p>I was thinking either state or natl. because technically every state has its own cutoff and were competing with everyone from the nation. what is the correct level of these awards.</p>

<p>also, what are some kinds of worthy "honors and awards/distinctions to put in"? would like placing(in an ind. event) at a sports event against 6 other schools from your county, region count as a reasonable distinction. or like winning one MUN award</p>

<p>I don't really have that many ideas other than like excellent player award or most improved... haven't really taken part in competitions( except for one, but it wasn't an actual award, just got recognized in a group of ppl). I might qualify for one but I wont know until I submit my firs app...</p>

<p>please help!!!</p>