Who doesn't dream of being validictorian? The honor, the prestige, the scholarships, and, most importantly, the bragging points. When it really comes down to it, the road to becoming Valedictorian isn't necessarily a complex one, though it will take a lot of time and effort. Even if you aren't aiming for the top spot, these tips will definitely help you bring up your rank.
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Welcome to the road of becoming valedictorian, allow me to introduce you to your new best frenemy, the Grade Point Average.
In a nutshell, all you have to do to become valedictorian is have the highest GPA of your graduating class. Simple right? Maybe, if you go to a small school, but when your graduating class is around 1,500 people? Yeah, not so much.
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You also want to fill up your schedule with as many extracurricular APs as your school offers, so that the majority of your grades will be weighted higher. Classes like AP art history or AP Psychology might seem pointless, but are usually considered some of the more easy AP classes.
Be warned, this varies from school to school, so talk to an upperclassmen first and find out which classes and which teachers are best for getting the highest grade possible. You also should ask about which classes are grade-killers and CBE those so they don't factor into your GPA.
Remember, being valedictorian isn't everything, and colleges want more than just numbers on a sheet. Try to join clubs or play a sport outside of school. Have some hobbies besides just studying (blogging is a great one!!).
This post is just a guideline for becoming a valedictorian, there's no guarantee that even if you follow all these steps you'll have the top spot (you should however have a pretty decent rank). It depends on your previous grades, the time and effort you put forth, and simply being a leader in your school
The four pillars of the prestigious National Honor Society demonstrate the traits I hope to continually develop: as a scholar, a leader, a volunteer and a person of strong moral fiber. I believe myself to be mature and motivated; I have an unyielding commitment to scholarship and intend to make a difference in the lives of everyone around me. The prospect of becoming a member has prompted me to take a look upon what I wish to accomplish as a part of this organization. By becoming an active participant, my goal is to enrich my school experience by means of volunteering in the community, serving as a role model for my peers, and fostering pride for our school.
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Students in school typically work long hours in order to achieve high standards academically. Those who achieve the highest grades are honored with the title of valedictorian. However, the title has been under attack as students and parents call for the title to either be extended to more students or abolished entirely. In “Best in class by Margaret Talbot, Talbot claims that schools should keep the single valedictorian system, but reduce its overall importance; she claims that using contrast and selective presentation.
Margaret Talbot rhetorical strategy is Narrating she starts her story off by telling the story of a person named Daniel Kennedy she explained to us how Daniel though valedictorians was a good thing. Margaret subject is not the school nor a student it examining the valedictorian position students try to get in high school.
I maintained an A average up until my eleventh grade year, by doing so, I was recognized as a member of the National Honors Society. This current year, I was recognized by Augusta University in receiving an award for academic achievement. The year of 2013 I was awarded the Most Valuable Cheerleader on the Washington Wilkes Football-Competitive cheerleading squad. As for leadership positions, I was elected 4-H president in the fifth grade and student council president my eleventh grade year.
Students should communicate with their counselors to select a manageable course load based on their own aptitude and interests. Certain combinations of the most difficult AP classes may be difficult to handle for all but the most brilliant students. However by making smart informed decisions, students can challenge themselves by taking appropriate AP classes.
It is a tremendous honor to be considered for membership in the most prestigious Honor Society available at Wapato High School. It is even more grand to be able to work towards enrollment in the Society side by side with such an astoundingly gifted group of young men and women. I am only being considered for potential membership in the National Honors Society because I have demonstrated an exemplary academic attitude, and have proven this through the grades I have attained during the years I have spent in the Wapato School District and the fondness amongst my teachers I have achieved. There are also other characteristics besides good scholarship I must fill for membership in the Society, those being services I have done to benefit others in the community, leadership positions I have held, and an original and interesting demonstration of
I am exceptionally grateful for this opportunity to possibly be a member of this very prestigious organization. Every day I work tremendously hard to be noticed by both other scholars and my teachers. Now that an opportunity has come, I am truly excited to demonstrate and live by the values of The National Junior Honors Society. I hope to further expose and show both my dedication and want to join arms with my community and my peers and I wish to continue to work with passion and fire to shape the world into a brighter place.
Being inducted into the National Honors Society is what I have been waiting for. Becoming a member is nothing more than a dream come true, and I appreciate it greatly. If I am to be chosen as a member I know that I will be a positive and dependable participant in society activities. Due to my abilities and past experiences, I can be considered a valuable candidate because I demonstrate the qualities of leadership, service, and character. I do feel that if I am chosen, I will do nothing detract from the prestige and respectability that is associated with the society.
Being nominated for the National Honor Society is an honor and a privilege. Throughout my high school career at The Good Hope Country Day School, I have strove to achieve the best potential grades. Aside from academics, I also strive for success in athletics. I have been a member of my swim team for nine years. Presently, I am a co-captain of the team. From being a captain, I have learned the essential qualities needed for Leadership. I have learned how to create unity and build strength within a group, and how to cope with issues in a group. These skills can be used anywhere whether it be on the team, at school, or in the community. As a member of the Interact Club and Student Council I am very involved in the community service events and fundraisers, as well as events at school. Apart from school I lifeguard and teach swim lessons for community service. I am an extremely dedicated person. I follow a rigorous daily routine starting with practice, them school, then another practice and then home for homework. School, sports, and family have always been my top priorities. I believe that my leadership, positive attitude and determination for success will make me a great attribute to the National Honor Society. It would be an honor to be inducted into the National Honor Society.
The traditional high school A-F grading system no longer reflects an accurate measurement of student success. Providing a new system where grades are measured by the rank of the student in the class will provide a system more honest than before, it will benefit students and prospective colleges. Changing the grading scale to a system where students are ranked from a curve based off the total percentage of points potentially earned in the course.
First and foremost, I would like to say that it is a prominent honor to be a nominee for the National Honor Society. I am very appreciative in that I know this is a reward for all the hard work I have put in these past three years at Cliffside Park High School. I recall when I was an eighth grader I was confronted with a difficult decision; one that would determine where I would obtain the most crucial four years of education of my life. I was encouraged by my classmates and teachers to try out for the academies in the area. The academies are considered prestigious high schools and I rushed and scrambled to complete my application and obtain my recommendations. However, my guidance counselor pointed out something that made me think twice. He told me, “Where you go to school is not as important as you think. What are important are your willingness to excel and your commitment to learning and participating.” Until this day I still hold to my guidance counselor’s advice. I am proud and harbor no regrets whatsoever of the decision I made.
Commencement speeches, which are presented in American graduation ceremonies, aim to inspire and motivate. Successfully, Nora Ephron 's commencement speech addressed to the Wellesley Class of 1996; inspired her audience to "be the heroine of [their '] li[ves], not the victim". Through anecdotes, Ephron explored the differences between her education and the graduates at Wellesley College, to remind the women graduating that whilst society was different in many ways, in particular for women, "there was still a glass ceiling".
I am a student currently enrolled in Palmdale high school. I have 3 more years ahead of me before I take an immense step for the future of my life. Becoming one of the 2019 valedictorians is one of the many goals I have for the time I will be spending at Palmdale high school. In order for me to achieve my goal of becoming a valedictorian I will have to have a smaller goal and that is to get a 4.0 throughout my 4 years at PHS. After I graduate high school I hope to accomplish my dreaming of becoming a mechanical engineer. I hope to get accepted into Cal State Northridge to follow my dream of becoming a mechanical engineer.