<p>Aloha everyone! I am an international student in a school that follows an American curriculum and our school's principal headed me President's Award for Academic Excellence. Unfortunately, he isn't familiar with this award and I can't find out if it's actually valuable or not. Is it any good? Should I mention it when I apply to colleges? Any benefits of this award? Thanks in advance. </p>
<p>I have never heard of a President’s Award for Academic Excellence, but I am familiar with a President’s Award for Educational Excellence. If that’s what you meant, see below…</p>
<p>I would assume that it’s a good thing to put on an application, but it won’t be anything that’ll give you a significant boost, as it seems to be awarded to students who can retain an overall A-level grade record, good standardized testing scores, and recommendations. It’s purely an academic award; see here for more information:
<a href=“Eligibility - President's Education Awards Program”>http://www2.ed.gov/programs/presedaward/eligibility.html</a></p>