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@sophia_
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 • 3 years ago •
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Honorable Mention
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Hi! So I submitted essays to the New York Times summer reading contest and got an honorable mention. Should I put that on my college application if I don't get any better awards or should I only put something more prestigious? All advice is welcome. :)

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@annaliese03
6 answers, 2 votes
 • 3 years ago

First of congratulations! That's such a awesome thing to accomplish so yeah I think that you should put it on your college application.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@sophia_3 years ago

Thank you!

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@TheDude800
10 answers, 16 votes
 • 3 years ago

Yes for sure put it on your application, The NYT is very prestigious and that is very impressive!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@sophia_3 years ago

Thank you! I didn't exactly "win" so I wasn't sure if I should put it :)

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