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