Top National EC/Awards

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So…I believe any reference to Westinghouse or Intel is actually now the Regeneron contest.

Also, the FIRST World championships top 5 would only apply to team captains. Many of those teams have 50+ kids on them, of which only 5-10 are really competing (the rest are enjoying the atmosphere and cheering and in theory taking notes on competitors).

I always wondered why those 45+ kids stayed there... It's even worse than team sports in which benched members at least went through the same training. In robotics, the experience could be extremely boring. They are more like cheerleaders in robotics.

That's why my child chose FTC over FRC. It's a totally different experience, being on an 8 person team. Everyone has to be involved. It's also much harder to get to worlds in ftc.

Well…if you are actually involved with the robot the FRC bots are so much cooler to build and drive.

It’s not like those 45 kids are skilled machinists or programmers that don’t get to work on the robot…anyone that can add value is welcomed it’s just that most can’t.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So…I believe any reference to Westinghouse or Intel is actually now the Regeneron contest.

Also, the FIRST World championships top 5 would only apply to team captains. Many of those teams have 50+ kids on them, of which only 5-10 are really competing (the rest are enjoying the atmosphere and cheering and in theory taking notes on competitors).

I always wondered why those 45+ kids stayed there... It's even worse than team sports in which benched members at least went through the same training. In robotics, the experience could be extremely boring. They are more like cheerleaders in robotics.

That's why my child chose FTC over FRC. It's a totally different experience, being on an 8 person team. Everyone has to be involved. It's also much harder to get to worlds in ftc.

Well…if you are actually involved with the robot the FRC bots are so much cooler to build and drive.

It’s not like those 45 kids are skilled machinists or programmers that don’t get to work on the robot…anyone that can add value is welcomed it’s just that most can’t.

Less interesting if you are a programmer because the autonomous period is so short. I agree with you about mechanical.

[Anonymous]

MIT takes almost all the major olympiads finalists, math, physics, chem and bio. USACO is not considered prestigious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MIT takes almost all the major olympiads finalists, math, physics, chem and bio. USACO is not considered prestigious.

Are you sure ? I know of a few kids who got accepted into Harvard and UCB. Both had USACO Gold

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MIT takes almost all the major olympiads finalists, math, physics, chem and bio. USACO is not considered prestigious.

Are you sure ? I know of a few kids who got accepted into Harvard and UCB. Both had USACO Gold

USACO Gold was most likely not their defining characteristic. On the other hand, a MOPer with an otherwise mediocre application still has a very good chance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MIT takes almost all the major olympiads finalists, math, physics, chem and bio. USACO is not considered prestigious.

how many of these finalists combined per year?
how many MIT accepted per year?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MIT takes almost all the major olympiads finalists, math, physics, chem and bio. USACO is not considered prestigious.

Are you sure ? I know of a few kids who got accepted into Harvard and UCB. Both had USACO Gold

USACO Gold was most likely not their defining characteristic. On the other hand, a MOPer with an otherwise mediocre application still has a very good chance.

Thank you. Can you clarify what the highlighted word means ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MIT takes almost all the major olympiads finalists, math, physics, chem and bio. USACO is not considered prestigious.

Are you sure ? I know of a few kids who got accepted into Harvard and UCB. Both had USACO Gold

USACO Gold was most likely not their defining characteristic. On the other hand, a MOPer with an otherwise mediocre application still has a very good chance.

Thank you. Can you clarify what the highlighted word means ?

Google suggests it's the Mathematical Olympiad Program: https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Mathematical_Olympiad_Summer_Program

[Anonymous]

If your kid is a multiyear nationally ranked youth athlete, does that go in the EC section or awards?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your kid is a multiyear nationally ranked youth athlete, does that go in the EC section or awards?

Technically, EC. Awards per the common app description is academic awards. However, if a student does not have enough academic awards to fill the 5 spots I suppose athletic awards could go there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your kid is a multiyear nationally ranked youth athlete, does that go in the EC section or awards?

Technically, EC. Awards per the common app description is academic awards. However, if a student does not have enough academic awards to fill the 5 spots I suppose athletic awards could go there.

Don’t know if this is accurate.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MIT takes almost all the major olympiads finalists, math, physics, chem and bio. USACO is not considered prestigious.

Are you sure ? I know of a few kids who got accepted into Harvard and UCB. Both had USACO Gold

USACO Gold was most likely not their defining characteristic. On the other hand, a MOPer with an otherwise mediocre application still has a very good chance.

Thank you. Can you clarify what the highlighted word means ?

Google suggests it's the Mathematical Olympiad Program: https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php/Mathematical_Olympiad_Summer_Program

It is. There are only about 50-60 MOPers every year who are seniors (60 kids chosen each year from about 60000+ kids, about evenly distributed across 9-12 grades). I'm not sure they all get into MIT but I suppose half do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is an incomplete list:

National Award Levels

10: Congrats, this is your ticket

D1 athlete
IMO/IPHO/ICHO/IBO/IOI/IOAA/IOL medals
Intel STS Top 10; Siemens Finalist; ISEF Top 3 Grand Prize; Google Science Fair age group winner
History Day National Winner
Single/First Author in High Impact Factor Journal

9: Almost a ticket to a prestigious school

Siemens Westinghouse finalists; Google Science Fair Finalist; MOP; Intel STS Finalist; ISEF Best of Category
FL Nationals winner
RSI (Research Science Institute)
Published in a relatively prestigious journal

8: Amazing accomplishment; Large boost

TASP, USAPhO/USNCO/USABO/USACO National Finalist
Google Science Fair Semifinalist; Siemens Semi-finalists; Intel ISEF 1st-4th place category; Intel STS semifinalist,
Running your own successful business
USAMO qualification
AMC 12 Perfect Score, Presidential Scholar, Davidson Fellow
Writing Portfolio Gold Award, Presidential Scholar of the Arts, Scholastic Art
FIRST Dean's List winner, top 5 at FIRST World Championships,
Google Code Jam Round 2, 3 Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
Facebook Hacker Cup Round 2, 3 Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
MIT PRIMES Participant

7:

SSP, Simons, Clark Summer Program, NIH Research, and MITES and other selective programs
Science Olympiad national medals, EUCYS prizes
State governors schools with acceptance rate <15% (PGSS, NJGSS, most other science governor's schools)
USACO Platinum Division
ARML Tiebreaker Round / Top Team, YES Competition (Young Epidemiology Scholarship), USAMTS Gold Medal
Intel ISEF Finalist, History Day National Level
Scholastic Art & Writing National Gold Medal. NFL Nationals (speech and debate) "breakers" (elimination rounds), Tournament of Champions (debate) "breakers," Congressional Award Gold Medalist,

6:

USAPhO/USABO semifinals, Science Olympiad Nationals qualification
USACO Gold Division
AMC 10 Perfect Score
Less competitive governor's schools (Acceptance rate between 15% and 25%), any other scholarship summer programs not aforementioned
Congressional Award Silver Medalist, NFL Nationals/Tournament of Champions Qualifier, FBLA Nationals
Science Bowl/Ocean Science Bowl/NAQT winners, Technology Student Association Nationals
FIRST Dean's List finalist
Top 5 FIRST Super Regionals (FTC)
Scholastic Art & Writing National Silver Medal
Academic Decathlon State (CA) Honors Top 3
(6.5) Google Code Jam Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
(6.5) Facebook Hacker Cup Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)

5: Pretty good; will complement an already strong record

USAAAO
USNCO semifinals
AIME
National Latin Convention 1st Places Academic Contests,
All-Eastern/all-regional music, State History Day top 3 place
Top 5 FIRST State Championship (or Regionals for FRC), JETS TEAMS National Finalist, Skills USA Nationals
State Science Fair Winner/Top Award
Academic Decathlon State (AZ/TX/MA/WI), Nationals Top 3 Honors & California Event Golds

4:

USACO Silver Division
Science Fair Regional winner
Science Olympiad state medals (depending on what state you're from)
Science Bowl national qualification
Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam
State awards (all-state music, etc)
Academic Decathlon State (AZ/TX/MA/WI) Event Golds
MUN Gavel
AMC 10/12 school winner (depends on your school)
Art and Writing Regional Gold award
Top 5 FIRST Regional (FTC)

3: Some effort involved, but not uncommon

Winning at local/regional science fairs
All-County music,
Eagle Scout, National Merit Finalist
Head of a competitive club that you did not found (ex: Mock Trial, Model UN, Science Olympiad)

2: Your average go-getter

Bank of America Awards
Local awards/trophies
Essay Contests
Regional History Day

1 : Common activities

National Honor Society
Beta Club
School Departmental Awards
School Honor Roll
Key Club, CSF, Interact Club
National Merit Commended
Member of a club with no distinctions earned

0: A dime in a dozen; meaningless

Who's Who, National Honor Roll, National Society of High School Scholars

This is incredible. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is an incomplete list:

National Award Levels

10: Congrats, this is your ticket

D1 athlete
IMO/IPHO/ICHO/IBO/IOI/IOAA/IOL medals
Intel STS Top 10; Siemens Finalist; ISEF Top 3 Grand Prize; Google Science Fair age group winner
History Day National Winner
Single/First Author in High Impact Factor Journal

9: Almost a ticket to a prestigious school

Siemens Westinghouse finalists; Google Science Fair Finalist; MOP; Intel STS Finalist; ISEF Best of Category
FL Nationals winner
RSI (Research Science Institute)
Published in a relatively prestigious journal

8: Amazing accomplishment; Large boost

TASP, USAPhO/USNCO/USABO/USACO National Finalist
Google Science Fair Semifinalist; Siemens Semi-finalists; Intel ISEF 1st-4th place category; Intel STS semifinalist,
Running your own successful business
USAMO qualification
AMC 12 Perfect Score, Presidential Scholar, Davidson Fellow
Writing Portfolio Gold Award, Presidential Scholar of the Arts, Scholastic Art
FIRST Dean's List winner, top 5 at FIRST World Championships,
Google Code Jam Round 2, 3 Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
Facebook Hacker Cup Round 2, 3 Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
MIT PRIMES Participant

7:

SSP, Simons, Clark Summer Program, NIH Research, and MITES and other selective programs
Science Olympiad national medals, EUCYS prizes
State governors schools with acceptance rate <15% (PGSS, NJGSS, most other science governor's schools)
USACO Platinum Division
ARML Tiebreaker Round / Top Team, YES Competition (Young Epidemiology Scholarship), USAMTS Gold Medal
Intel ISEF Finalist, History Day National Level
Scholastic Art & Writing National Gold Medal. NFL Nationals (speech and debate) "breakers" (elimination rounds), Tournament of Champions (debate) "breakers," Congressional Award Gold Medalist,

6:

USAPhO/USABO semifinals, Science Olympiad Nationals qualification
USACO Gold Division
AMC 10 Perfect Score
Less competitive governor's schools (Acceptance rate between 15% and 25%), any other scholarship summer programs not aforementioned
Congressional Award Silver Medalist, NFL Nationals/Tournament of Champions Qualifier, FBLA Nationals
Science Bowl/Ocean Science Bowl/NAQT winners, Technology Student Association Nationals
FIRST Dean's List finalist
Top 5 FIRST Super Regionals (FTC)
Scholastic Art & Writing National Silver Medal
Academic Decathlon State (CA) Honors Top 3
(6.5) Google Code Jam Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
(6.5) Facebook Hacker Cup Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)

5: Pretty good; will complement an already strong record

USAAAO
USNCO semifinals
AIME
National Latin Convention 1st Places Academic Contests,
All-Eastern/all-regional music, State History Day top 3 place
Top 5 FIRST State Championship (or Regionals for FRC), JETS TEAMS National Finalist, Skills USA Nationals
State Science Fair Winner/Top Award
Academic Decathlon State (AZ/TX/MA/WI), Nationals Top 3 Honors & California Event Golds

4:

USACO Silver Division
Science Fair Regional winner
Science Olympiad state medals (depending on what state you're from)
Science Bowl national qualification
Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam
State awards (all-state music, etc)
Academic Decathlon State (AZ/TX/MA/WI) Event Golds
MUN Gavel
AMC 10/12 school winner (depends on your school)
Art and Writing Regional Gold award
Top 5 FIRST Regional (FTC)

3: Some effort involved, but not uncommon

Winning at local/regional science fairs
All-County music,
Eagle Scout, National Merit Finalist
Head of a competitive club that you did not found (ex: Mock Trial, Model UN, Science Olympiad)

2: Your average go-getter

Bank of America Awards
Local awards/trophies
Essay Contests
Regional History Day

1 : Common activities

National Honor Society
Beta Club
School Departmental Awards
School Honor Roll
Key Club, CSF, Interact Club
National Merit Commended
Member of a club with no distinctions earned

0: A dime in a dozen; meaningless

Who's Who, National Honor Roll, National Society of High School Scholars

This is incredible. Thank you!

It's a great list, but Eagle Scout (and Gold for Girl Scouts) ranks higher. A lot of colleges and universities love to see Eagle/Gold Star because it indicates a commitment and follow through over a number of years to a goal. Many college students no longer have that ability, so AOs watch for this. My Eagle scout got in everwhere he applied except for three Ivies where he was waitlisted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is an incomplete list:

National Award Levels

10: Congrats, this is your ticket

D1 athlete
IMO/IPHO/ICHO/IBO/IOI/IOAA/IOL medals
Intel STS Top 10; Siemens Finalist; ISEF Top 3 Grand Prize; Google Science Fair age group winner
History Day National Winner
Single/First Author in High Impact Factor Journal

9: Almost a ticket to a prestigious school

Siemens Westinghouse finalists; Google Science Fair Finalist; MOP; Intel STS Finalist; ISEF Best of Category
FL Nationals winner
RSI (Research Science Institute)
Published in a relatively prestigious journal

8: Amazing accomplishment; Large boost

TASP, USAPhO/USNCO/USABO/USACO National Finalist
Google Science Fair Semifinalist; Siemens Semi-finalists; Intel ISEF 1st-4th place category; Intel STS semifinalist,
Running your own successful business
USAMO qualification
AMC 12 Perfect Score, Presidential Scholar, Davidson Fellow
Writing Portfolio Gold Award, Presidential Scholar of the Arts, Scholastic Art
FIRST Dean's List winner, top 5 at FIRST World Championships,
Google Code Jam Round 2, 3 Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
Facebook Hacker Cup Round 2, 3 Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
MIT PRIMES Participant

7:

SSP, Simons, Clark Summer Program, NIH Research, and MITES and other selective programs
Science Olympiad national medals, EUCYS prizes
State governors schools with acceptance rate <15% (PGSS, NJGSS, most other science governor's schools)
USACO Platinum Division
ARML Tiebreaker Round / Top Team, YES Competition (Young Epidemiology Scholarship), USAMTS Gold Medal
Intel ISEF Finalist, History Day National Level
Scholastic Art & Writing National Gold Medal. NFL Nationals (speech and debate) "breakers" (elimination rounds), Tournament of Champions (debate) "breakers," Congressional Award Gold Medalist,

6:

USAPhO/USABO semifinals, Science Olympiad Nationals qualification
USACO Gold Division
AMC 10 Perfect Score
Less competitive governor's schools (Acceptance rate between 15% and 25%), any other scholarship summer programs not aforementioned
Congressional Award Silver Medalist, NFL Nationals/Tournament of Champions Qualifier, FBLA Nationals
Science Bowl/Ocean Science Bowl/NAQT winners, Technology Student Association Nationals
FIRST Dean's List finalist
Top 5 FIRST Super Regionals (FTC)
Scholastic Art & Writing National Silver Medal
Academic Decathlon State (CA) Honors Top 3
(6.5) Google Code Jam Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)
(6.5) Facebook Hacker Cup Qualifier (Vast majority of Competitors are College students and professionals)

5: Pretty good; will complement an already strong record

USAAAO
USNCO semifinals
AIME
National Latin Convention 1st Places Academic Contests,
All-Eastern/all-regional music, State History Day top 3 place
Top 5 FIRST State Championship (or Regionals for FRC), JETS TEAMS National Finalist, Skills USA Nationals
State Science Fair Winner/Top Award
Academic Decathlon State (AZ/TX/MA/WI), Nationals Top 3 Honors & California Event Golds

4:

USACO Silver Division
Science Fair Regional winner
Science Olympiad state medals (depending on what state you're from)
Science Bowl national qualification
Perfect Score (Multiple Years) on National Latin Exam
State awards (all-state music, etc)
Academic Decathlon State (AZ/TX/MA/WI) Event Golds
MUN Gavel
AMC 10/12 school winner (depends on your school)
Art and Writing Regional Gold award
Top 5 FIRST Regional (FTC)

3: Some effort involved, but not uncommon

Winning at local/regional science fairs
All-County music,
Eagle Scout, National Merit Finalist
Head of a competitive club that you did not found (ex: Mock Trial, Model UN, Science Olympiad)

2: Your average go-getter

Bank of America Awards
Local awards/trophies
Essay Contests
Regional History Day

1 : Common activities

National Honor Society
Beta Club
School Departmental Awards
School Honor Roll
Key Club, CSF, Interact Club
National Merit Commended
Member of a club with no distinctions earned

0: A dime in a dozen; meaningless

Who's Who, National Honor Roll, National Society of High School Scholars

This is incredible. Thank you!

It's a great list, but Eagle Scout (and Gold for Girl Scouts) ranks higher. A lot of colleges and universities love to see Eagle/Gold Star because it indicates a commitment and follow through over a number of years to a goal. Many college students no longer have that ability, so AOs watch for this. My Eagle scout got in everwhere he applied except for three Ivies where he was waitlisted.

He didn’t get in because of scouts. Eagle Scout was a big deal in the past but it’s been disregarded for about a decade now. Great if he enjoyed it but it’s not considered prestigious or desirable .