<p>Just look in the context of things; National-level things and more competitive things are higher up.</p>
<p>Patents would be akin to the research projects that are strewn about the 7’s, 8’s, 9’s and 10’s</p>
<p>It’s really a helpful list. Thanks loads. </p>
<p>I’ve witnessed in recent years a number of math/science contests emerging with names like Asian _______ Olympiad, e.g. Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), Asian Pacific Mathematical Olympiad (APMO), etc. Do they share the same prestigious status with IMO/IPhO/IBO/IChO? As some Americans may also take apart in “Asian Pacific” contests, can anyone give some advice as to which category should they fall into?</p>
<p>The fact that doing 15 AP Exams (State Scholar) is equivalent to being near the top of the US in Physics (USAPHO) is seriously baffling; the former takes hard work and studying to take some standard tests, the latter takes years upon years of extremely high level problem solving that only a very small portion of the world can even comprehend…</p>
<p>IMHO State Scholar is overrated, should drop 2-3 ranks.</p>
<p>wow. this thread is just crazy. I’ve never even considered the possibility of a high school student publishing in Cell or Nature.</p>
<p>@Apollo11: Just curious…where would you rank State Chess Champion (among all adults) in this list?</p>
I would say USAMO is definitely an 8, and possibly even a 9. USAMO IS the equivalent of a national finalist like USABO/USAChO/USAPhO/etc. Adding on the fact that USAMO and the IMO track is MUCH more difficult than the other science olympiads, I think USAMO and USABO/etc. finalists should be switched.
How is all-state music ranked so low? In Texas, less than 3 percent of kids who try out for any of the ensembles/choirs even make it in. I think it should be a 6 and in the same place as competing in a State Athletic Championship. Both require the same mindset, patience and effort.
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