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[quote=Anonymous]I've never posted before and likely will not again. My kid is on "the list."

I reiterate what this post states because the purpose and criteria for this award appear to be misunderstood from what I am reading. So,

1. Coming in Spring, the honor comes too late to influence college admissions (applications are due Jan. 1 or earlier). Nor is it intended for such purpose and shouldn't be viewed through that lens.
2. The committee does not consider super scores  - which for those unfamiliar with the lingo is where kids pick and choose section scores from different test dates then combine the cherry-picked section scores to achieve their "best" overall score (some colleges will not accept super scores either).
3. Often, the nominees have made substantial contributions to society and/or engaged in significant creative undertakings (our child had highest scores and made material social contributions through high school).

I cringe to think everything is considered from the perspective of admissions to Ivies or the like. We are proud of our son for doing so well in high school and for focusing on learning as a goal - or actually, making it a core value of their's.

Also, don't be surprised by U Chicago rejecting applicants because it's not an Ivy. This year, it accepted 5% of applicants from a pool of 37,000 - that is below several Ivies. A far smaller percentage is admitted regular decision (RD). Chicago is exceptionally selective and difficult with respect to admissions. Indeed, one of the very hardest in the US, regardless of being in the Midwest. UC's reputation is also for reading the entire application carefully - instead of just focusing on scores. Admitted students are known to be quirky, exceptionally intelligent and curious, and familiar with what UC uniquely offers them.

Finally, remember, it's just one accolade in a long life to come. And a very early one at a point where frontal lobes have much more development to accomplish. I wouldn't ever focus on it. If it happens, how nice.

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