How it Works
Applying to college can be overwhelming. Luckily, it's easy to nominate yourself or someone you know for a Discus Award. Just pick three areas of excellence, make your case for each in under 750 characters - you can even spice it up with images and video—and submit online. Students can nominate themselves or their friends, and teachers, counselors, and parents can nominate a student they know. Discus Award winners are one of a kind, and the award makes a great addition to your college application.
Pick three areas where you shine.
What makes you an all-around student? Select three areas that you’re passionate about, write 750 characters or less about your activities in each area, and give us a reference. Not sure where your interests fit? Click on each icon to see some examples.
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Academics
For grades, honors, and competitions...
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Arts
For drama, writing, music, film, photography...
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Athletics
For sports, training, coaching, cheerleading...
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Community Service
For volunteering, tutoring, mentoring...
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Faith
For youth groups, missions, retreats...
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Government
For student government, politics, compaigning...
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Green
For clean-ups, recycling, building awareness...
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Technology
For web, programming, science, blogging...
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Work
For part-time jobs, family business, entrepreneurs...
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Other Achievements
For clubs, student activities, overcoming obstacles...
Use images and videos to make your case.
You’re not just great on paper, so why limit yourself to words on a page? You can include images and videos with your Discus application. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words (and it’s a lot faster). Take a look at some of the images and videos submitted by Discus winners.
Post your application - it’s as easy as updating your status.
This you know how to do: Click “Submit your Nomination,” and you’re in the running. A judging panel of teachers, guidance counselors, admissions officers, and other experts will review your nomination. You’ll find out if you’re a Discus winner within 30 days.
