<p>I know there is already a thread about this, but it is quite lengthy and convoluted. But would winning National Awards in speech and debate, such as being in the top 14 in the nation for a debate event and qualifying to the Tournament of Champions, significantly improve one's chances of being accepted?</p>
<p>Not particularly. It makes your application stand out more than the Average Joe’s application and you’d probably be admitted over someone with the same stats who didn’t have such an award, however, just having this on an application doesn’t just increase your odds of being admitted.</p>