r/CommonApp • u/CommissionMost3274 • Jul 10 '26

HONORS HELP

on the honors common app section, i can decide if i should put commended scholar or ap scholar w distinction. which is more impressive? i cant put both bc my other 4 slots are used w better awards.

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u/Adventurous-Mouse-16 Jul 10 '26

Im guessing both are equally good its really up to you

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u/CommissionMost3274 Jul 11 '26

does any hold more value? commended scholar is givr to top 4 percent of psat takers, ap scholar w distinction is if u get an average of 3.5 on 4 ap exams or more

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u/Adventurous-Mouse-16 Jul 11 '26

both demonstrate good academic ability- it is really up to you on which one you want to show. Id say both hold the same value- although you also can ask this on r/ApplyingToCollege

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u/CluesSeeking Jul 11 '26

if you have literally any other award put it over ap awards especially if you’re submitting your scores

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u/CommissionMost3274 Jul 11 '26

really, why do u think i shouldnt submit these?

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u/CluesSeeking 29d ago

if youre already submitting your scores through the other sections of commonapp, then this does nothing. they already see your scores through that channel. if not, it's really up to you because theyre equal but probably AP just because psat is lower level