Get Prizes And Distinctions

Generally speaking, an academic honor or award is any major achievement you've made and been recognized for in some way. The form of recognition can range from an actual object, such as a trophy or plaque, to prize money, a title, or verbal recognition.

GRADUATION WITH DISTINCTION Each of the undergraduate degrees is awarded Cum Laude when the graduating student's cumulative grade point average is 3.4 or more but less than 3.7, Magna Cum Laude when it is at least 3.7 but less than 3.9, and Summa Cum Laude when it is at least 3.9.

If 50% of your individual assessments are 70 or above you will be raised to a distinction. If they are not you will remain on an merit. If you achieve a rounded If you achieve a rounded aggregate of 58 or 59 the Board will look at how much assessment you have in the distinction band.

They may include: High GPA. High school honor society. SAT exam results. Scholarships. Dean's list. Departmental awards. Fellowships. Grants.

Distinction is an academic award that is higher than a first class degree. A first class degree with distinction is the highest possible award that can be given to a student.

The Honours Award recognizes those students who have obtained an average mark of 80.00% to 84.99% in their course of studies in each of grades 9-12. The Honours with Distinction award recognizes those students who have obtained an average mark of 85% to 100% in their course of studies in each of grades 9-12.

Here are some examples to help you understand what can be considered as honors: 1. Academic Awards: These include honor roll, Principal's List, National Honor Society membership, AP Scholar Awards, and subject-specific awards (e.g., Science Olympiad medals, Math Team awards, History Day awards, etc.).