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 200 words—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 200 words 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 “Post,” 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.
