Who's Who Among American High School Students
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Who's Who Among American High School Students was a
About
Who's Who Among American High School Students compiled and published an annual edition in which students' names and achievements are listed. According to the website, people who accept nomination for inclusion in the book are sometimes qualified for various scholarship opportunities. While there were no required fees to be considered, there was the optional purchase of the listing publication.
Who's Who Among American High School Students was one of three publications produced by Educational Communications, Inc. (ECI). ECI was part of American Achievement Corporation (AAC), located in Austin, Texas. AAC is one of 7 companies owned by Fenway Partners, based in New York City.[2] ECI ceased operations on November 1, 2007.[1]
Reception
There was much debate over the value of the book. Although it does not cost any money to be listed, it is often categorized as a
Students consented to being listed in Who's Who in the hope that the listing would be seen by college admissions offices as a significant recognition of a student's academic and extracurricular involvement. However, most admissions officers believe that the recognition has no such value and in fact some consider the "honor" to be a joke.[3][5] According to the admissions vice president of Hamline University, "It's honestly something that an admissions officer typically wouldn't consider or wouldn't play into an admissions decision," adding that Who's Who... is just trying to sell books.[4]
References
- ^ a b "'Who's Who' publisher shuts down". Austin Business Journal. November 12, 2007.
- ^ "Current Investments". Fenway Partners. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Yvonne Zanos: What's what with Who's Who, December 5, 2005, retrieved February 12, 2007
- ^ a b Student Questions 'Who's Who' Directory Archived January 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, WCCO TV, January 3, 2006
- ^ "College Confidential forum thread". College Confidential. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2014.