<p>In 10th grade I received a student of the quarter award, should I put this on my common app?</p>
<p>Start a list of all of your accomplishments, no matter how small. Then prioritize them. Sometimes things that you may not have perceived as difficult or eventful can help fill our your story. Deciding what activities to emphasize is part of the process…you are telling a story about who you are. </p>
<p>Consider adding a description that is more favorable but still accurate. “named top academic student in my class during sophomore year” sounds better than what you just wrote. </p>