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High School Achievements: What Stands Out?

Hello everyone, curious to know what are some of the most impressive things high school graduates have achieved? I've been trying to boost my own profile, so looking for some inspiration. What have you seen or done that's stunned you?

6 months ago

In high school, students can achieve a wide variety of accomplishments that can stand out on college applications. Here are a few examples:

1. National or International Level Achievements: This includes winning or making significant contributions in prominent competitions, such as the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, Google Science Fair, International Mathematical Olympiad, or national sports championships. These accomplishments demonstrate a high level of competence and commitment to a specific area.

2. Significant Contributions to the Community: Consistent and impactful community service is always impressive. This could be in the form of setting up an initiative that positively impacts your local community or contributing significantly to existing organizations.

3. Innovative Projects or Research: If you've conducted significant research in a field of interest and possibly published that research, that can be a great achievement. Creating an innovative project, like developing an app, authoring a novel, or starting a successful business can also make quite an impression.

4. Contributions to School Life: If you've been elected to a significant leadership position such as student body president, that can stand out. Leading a club or organization to new heights, or founding a new, popular club can also impress admissions officers.

5. Superior Academic Achievement: This could be maintaining a high GPA while taking a rigorous course load, achieving top percentile scores on standardized tests, being selected as a National Merit Finalist, or earning AP Scholar with Distinction.

Remember that these are just examples, and what really matters is how you pursue your genuine interests and passions in a way that demonstrates your potential to make a positive impact. Everyone has their own unique journey and achievements. Gaining a spike in a particular area of interest can often be more impactful than being well-rounded across many areas.

6 months ago

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