Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence is a division of the American Who’s Who Association, a Washington DC based corporation. The publication commemorates the accomplishments and achievements of outstanding students nationwide by publishing their biographical information in a hardcover book along with other top students across the nation. Selected students are never charged a fee to be listed in the publication. The only way to have a biography featured in an edition of Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence is through hard work, dedication and perseverance.

The Biography application is the last step in the selection process and will ultimately determine your acceptance into Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence. Once our Editorial Department reviews your submitted information, they will make a decision based on a number of criteria. If you’re selected, you will then receive a proof of your biography by mail showing you how your biography will appear in the book. At that time you will be able to make any necessary corrections and additions that you and your parents would like listed in your personal biography.

Not all students that are nominated are accepted into the publication. Sometimes unqualified students are nominated, so every form is reviewed by our staff to ensure that only qualified students are accepted.

No! We firmly believe that a student’s recognition should be earned, not purchased. No monetary commitment is necessary for the honored student to be listed!

Not at all. Students earn the recognition they receive from Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence. The decision to list an honored student or to award him or her with a scholarship award is based solely on the performance of that student and is not determined by any financial commitment on the part of the student or parent.

• Students must be nominated by a school official, a leader of a youth activity, or by a 3rd party educational organization
• Students must maintain at least a B average.
• Students must be involved in school or community extracurricular activities
• Students must currently be in middle school (grades 5-8). 5th grade is considered middle school in many states and therefore qualifies for inclusion.
• In order to keep a high level of ethics and standards, we do not accept self nominations.

Who’s Who is a nationally recognized Mark of Excellence among the educational system and business sector. For this reason students can reference their inclusion in Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence on college applications, job applications, resumes, in contests, etc. More importantly, it is a great recognition tool for all your exceptional achievements in and out of school. Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence is an example of excellence in performance and personal achievement. The publication commemorates the fact that your accomplishments put you in the upper percentile of your age group. Once a student is approved and listed in Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence they are qualified to apply for one of our many annual scholarships. Click here to view more information on our scholarship program.

Absolutely Not! We strongly believe in protecting the privacy of the students that are listed.

We understand that your privacy is a major concern and that is why the only personal information we publish will consist of your full name, grade, and the school you attend. Our company prides itself on keeping your personal information safe and secure. Our reputation is solely based on how we handle your very confidential information and we would never jeopardize the relationship we have with our students. Your address, phone number, and email address are only for us to contact you with information and WILL NOT be published in the book. Since your biography is the most important element in this honor, we work diligently to ensure the accuracy of information. We DO NOT abbreviate any words in your biography. Your biography will be professionally edited and easily referenced in the publication.

Who's Who Registry of Academic Excellence is a 500-plus page hardcover book featuring thousands of outstanding students throughout the nation. The cover of the book is bound in a deluxe suede hardcover, built to last for years to come. The title of the book on the cover and the spine is embossed in rich platinum with the year it was published centered on the bottom.

Yes, you do have the option of including your photo beside your biography. If you choose to have your picture published in the book along with your biography, it will appear right beside the biography. The biography text will wrap around the picture to ensure uniformity and to provide a good visual flow throughout the book. Click Here to see how the biography will appear

Once you receive your letter of acceptance and biography proof order form, you will need to first verify that your personal information is accurate and if not, make the necessary corrections. Then, you will have the option to mail your photo back to us or upload it on the web. If you would like your photo returned to you please include a self addressed stamped envelope.

The number of students accepted nationwide varies from year to year; however, the percentage of the students usually ranges between 3-5% of the total number of students in the nation.

Once you have been accepted to appear in Who’s Who Registry of Academic Excellence, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship. After you receive your biography proof form you will be able to click on the scholarship application link on the home page and enter your login information. This will now let you download the scholarship application. Scholarships are awarded in August.

From time to time we will have a mistake in our data. You may correct this error when you complete your application. Simply write or type the correct information in the field provided and we will make sure our system is corrected and that it will appear in the publication correctly.