If My College Resume Looked Like This, What Are My Chances Of Getting Into These Colleges?
AP and Honors Courses: English (all honors and AP Lit), AP Biology, AP Chem, AP Statistics, Calc I and II, Chinese IV AP, AP US History, AP Econ/Civics, Alg II/Trig H, Biology Honors (last two are both freshmen year)
Average GPA (nonweighted): 3.66
Average GPA (weighted): 4.28
Total SAT score: 2200
Extracurriculars: Track&Field (3 years), Key Club, American Cancer Society, Best buddies (vice president), Girls’ League (breast cancer club- historian), A.M.O. (animal rescue club), volunteer work for St.Jude’s hospital and soup kitchen (3 years), member of local teen volunteering program (3 years)
What are my chances of getting into any of these colleges? Which ones suit my major the most? (medicine – pediatrics)
New York University (NYU)
Cornell University
UC Berkeley
University of Florida
Rice University
Northwestern University
University of Washington
Rutgers University
UCLA
Any other suggestions?
What Colleges Could I Get Into At This Rate?
I’m in 9th grade.
My 8th grade GPA was 3.97
Classes:
AP Environmental Science
Honors Biology 1
Honors Geometry (I’ll be in pre-calculus next year)
Culinary Ops 1
English Honors 1
HOPE- PE (required)
Spanish 1
Clubs:
cheerleading
interact club (community service)
FCA (christian athletics) might replace with Key Club if I’m accepted
BASE (community service)
Surf Club (will replace with National Honor Society if I’m accepted)
DreamCatchers (a scholarship club)
I was in National Junior Honor Society in Middle School. I was accepted into Duke TIP based on my SAT scores, and have just been accepted to their Law/CSI Summer Program. I was one of the 354 chosen.
I won the Grand Prize award in the science fair in middle school.
Based on this information, could I get into:
- University of Florida
- University of Miami
- University of Michigan/Michigan State
- Any Ivy Leagues? (what should I improve on to have a fighting chance?
Thank you for any help! It’s greatly appreciated!
Are You New to the World of Radio? Then You Need to Read This!
In my nearly twenty years in the publicity industry, I have seen a fair bit of evolution in how the media reaches their audience. Some newspapers and magazines have turned into websites or blogs and several television shows have turned into streaming videos on YouTube. Talk radio seems to be the only media outlet that has remained untouched, right?
Wrong!
If we use the 1990′s as a reference point (and all of you radio pros from that era will back me up on this) the landscape of talk radio has most definitely changed from then until now. In the 90′s the average time allotted for a guest interview was anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes and most of the interviews took place in-studio.
Today if you want to find a 45 to 60 minute interview you have to focus on smaller markets (and/or smaller stations in big markets). Why? It all comes down to format. Today, the format for guest interviews in top markets can be as short as 3 to 5 minutes and as long as 10-15 minutes.
So the same major market talk show that used to have one guest per hour will now how 3-5 guests in one hour!
Also, say goodbye to in-studio interviews. Most hosts today don’t want guests coming to the studio. Now with shorter interviews, having to meet and greet an in-studio guest can be an unnecessary distraction, not only for the hosts but for other employees at the station as well.
And, where quality of sound used to be a factor, we’ve seen enough technological advances in equipment that phone interviews now sound far superior to those of the earlier days.
Ok, so things have changed. But it isn’t necessarily for the worst. Any opportunity to be a guest on a radio show is an opportunity you want to take advantage of – regardless of the amount of airtime, the size of the market or the power of the radio station!
For years I have told my clients about the power of radio, and have watched many campaigns produce fantastic results. Here are just a few helpful tips I share with my clients about the value of talk radio and how to maximize these opportunities to connect with their audience.
Work With However Many Minutes You Have on the Air!
Be careful not to fall into the negative mindset about short interviews. Even if your interview only lasts say 10 minutes, these are 10 very valuable minutes of airtime, just learn how to maximize it!
* Develop those Sound Bites. If you only have 10 minutes to talk about your book, product or service you just need to develop your message so that it’s concise and will grab the audience’s attention. The secret for doing this is to make every word count in being able to communicate your message.
* Know Your Message and Stay On it. Figure out what your key message is and stick with it! You don’t have time to be thrown off topic by the host or caller. When that happens, your job is to briefly acknowledge what was said and bring the conversation back to your message. It can be done as politely as, “yes that’s a good point, but”(the rest of your answer would be your message). This kind of response allows you to keep your manners in so that the host doesn’t feel like you’ve ignored his comment, but at the same time, you’re in control of the communication and able to get your point across.
* Know the Host and the Show. If the show is simulcast on the internet, take the time to listen to it before your interview. This will allow you to get a feel for the overall tone of the show and host and how he or she communicates with guests and callers. It will also give you a feel for the pace of the show. Then when it comes time for your interview, you’ll know what’s expected of you as a guest and you’ll be able to stay in stride. I promise you, the host will appreciate that you’re keeping the same pace and tone as he or she is! The benefit to you? The more the host likes you the more inclined they will be to promote your book, product or service for you!
Bottom line? Advertisers pay hundreds of dollars for a single minute of time on the air. So, a 10 minute interview is very valuable and can be worth thousands of dollars in advertising time!
Only Want a Long Interview? Ditch the Major Markets!
If you only want longer interviews, then look to smaller markets. If you are not sold on the benefits of these seemingly lesser markets, let me share some terrific facts about these rough diamonds:
*Get Your Feet Wet: Interviews in smaller markets give you the opportunity to gain experience as a radio guest providing terrific insight as to the workings and rhythm of talk radio.
* Fine Tune: Knowing your message and knowing the right way to communicate it are two different things. These interviews allow you to test your messages and identify which ones resonate best with the host and listeners.
* Question Time: As a standard rule in talk radio, you always want to provide hosts with sample questions to ask you as the host won’t always have the time or discipline to study your topic prior to speaking with you. But, after doing a number of small market interviews you’ll know which questions present the best opportunity for communicating your message and keeping listeners tuned into the show!
* ….and a higher concentration of listeners!
Yes, it’s true. In smaller markets, there just aren’t as many stations to choose from as in the larger markets. So, what’s the benefit of this for you? Well, simply put, less choice of stations means listeners aren’t able to do as much channel surfing. Think about it: in Gainesville, Florida there are 3 stations that have a talk show format whereas in San Francisco, California there are 10. So even though the population in Gainesville is minute compared to the population of SF – it’s very feasible to have a larger audience listening to your interview in Gainesville, than the one you conduct in San Francisco. It’s the channel surfing factor at play.
In smaller markets listeners have less choice of talk stations to listen to and so they tend to have favorite stations and hosts they often view as a trusted advisor or friend. So being on a small market show with dedicated listeners and a host who endorses your book, product or service, can be far more impacting on your sales.
Not In-studio? Not a Problem!
With in-studio interviews you have to:
* Schedule time off from work;
* Be away from your family;
* Spend time and money on travel (planes, trains and automobiles…remember?)
* Incur cost of hotels and meals while on the road.
And what if you arrive at the station and there’s hot, late breaking news and the show cancels or the interview goes short? Yikes! There goes your time and money down the drain. What a waste!
Radio phone interviews are so much more beneficial for you. Travelling isn’t necessary! Time of day is no longer an issue. For example, if you have an interview on a popular overnight show, you can still do it, but from the comfort of your bed! Just imagine, talking to people all over the country while lounging in your pajamas!
And what about those interviews during office hours? Are you a busy executive? You can integrate radio phone interviews into your work-day, around client meetings, staff briefings or in-between those important reports you’re on deadline to get done. You can even coordinate radio interviews when you’re traveling on business. We’ve had clients conduct live interviews from airports and even abroad on an overseas business trip!
Yes, in-studio interviews are great for establishing camaraderie between you and the host but that same camaraderie can be created with phone interviews. It just requires that you become more adept at your communication skills so that your ability to have a quality communication isn’t hindered simply because the person isn’t sitting in front of you!
The Take Away…
Even though the face of radio has changed, in many ways it has leaned toward your advantage. By using these tips, you can take make the most of the fantastic exposure that this medium can provide.
Marsha Friedman has been a leading authority on publicity for authors for nearly two decades as CEO of Event Management Services, Inc (EMSI). If you would like to receive her free Ebook “How to Be a Great Talk Radio Guest” visit http://www.emsincorporated.com .
Are You New to the World of Radio? Then You Need to Read This!
In my nearly twenty years in the publicity industry, I have seen a fair bit of evolution in how the media reaches their audience. Some newspapers and magazines have turned into websites or blogs and several television shows have turned into streaming videos on YouTube. Talk radio seems to be the only media outlet that has remained untouched, right? Wrong!
If we use the 1990′s as a reference point (and all of you radio pros from that era will back me up on this) the landscape of talk radio has most definitely changed from then until now. In the 90′s the average time allotted for a guest interview was anywhere from 45 to 60 minutes and most of the interviews took place in-studio.
Today if you want to find a 45 to 60 minute interview you have to focus on smaller markets (and/or smaller stations in big markets). Why? It all comes down to format. Today, the format for guest interviews in top markets can be as short as 3 to 5 minutes and as long as 10-15 minutes. So the same major market talk show that used to have one guest per hour will now how 3-5 guests in one hour!
Also, say goodbye to in-studio interviews. Most hosts today don’t want guests coming to the studio. Now with shorter interviews, having to meet and greet an in-studio guest can be an unnecessary distraction, not only for the hosts but for other employees at the station as well. And, where quality of sound used to be a factor, we’ve seen enough technological advances in equipment that phone interviews now sound far superior to those of the earlier days.
Ok, so things have changed. But it isn’t necessarily for the worst. Any opportunity to be a guest on a radio show is an opportunity you want to take advantage of – regardless of the amount of airtime, the size of the market or the power of the radio station!
For years I have told my clients about the power of radio, and have watched many campaigns produce fantastic results. Here are just a few helpful tips I share with my clients about the value of talk radio and how to maximize these opportunities to connect with their audience.
Work With However Many Minutes You Have on the Air!
Be careful not to fall into the negative mindset about short interviews. Even if your interview only lasts say 10 minutes, these are 10 very valuable minutes of airtime, just learn how to maximize it!
* Develop those Sound Bites. If you only have 10 minutes to talk about your book, product or service you just need to develop your message so that it’s concise and will grab the audience’s attention. The secret for doing this is to make every word count in being able to communicate your message.
* Know Your Message and Stay On it. Figure out what your key message is and stick with it! You don’t have time to be thrown off topic by the host or caller. When that happens, your job is to briefly acknowledge what was said and bring the conversation back to your message. It can be done as politely as, “yes that’s a good point, but”(the rest of your answer would be your message). This kind of response allows you to keep your manners in so that the host doesn’t feel like you’ve ignored his comment, but at the same time, you’re in control of the communication and able to get your point across.
* Know the Host and the Show. If the show is simulcast on the internet, take the time to listen to it before your interview. This will allow you to get a feel for the overall tone of the show and host and how he or she communicates with guests and callers. It will also give you a feel for the pace of the show. Then when it comes time for your interview, you’ll know what’s expected of you as a guest and you’ll be able to stay in stride. I promise you, the host will appreciate that you’re keeping the same pace and tone as he or she is! The benefit to you? The more the host likes you the more inclined they will be to promote your book, product or service for you!
Bottom line? Advertisers pay hundreds of dollars for a single minute of time on the air. So, a 10 minute interview is very valuable and can be worth thousands of dollars in advertising time!
Only Want a Long Interview? Ditch the Major Markets!
If you only want longer interviews, then look to smaller markets. If you are not sold on the benefits of these seemingly lesser markets, let me share some terrific facts about these rough diamonds:
*Get Your Feet Wet: Interviews in smaller markets give you the opportunity to gain experience as a radio guest providing terrific insight as to the workings and rhythm of talk radio.
* Fine Tune: Knowing your message and knowing the right way to communicate it are two different things. These interviews allow you to test your messages and identify which ones resonate best with the host and listeners.
* Question Time: As a standard rule in talk radio, you always want to provide hosts with sample questions to ask you as the host won’t always have the time or discipline to study your topic prior to speaking with you. But, after doing a number of small market interviews you’ll know which questions present the best opportunity for communicating your message and keeping listeners tuned into the show!
* ….and a higher concentration of listeners!
Yes, it’s true. In smaller markets, there just aren’t as many stations to choose from as in the larger markets. So, what’s the benefit of this for you? Well, simply put, less choice of stations means listeners aren’t able to do as much channel surfing. Think about it: in Gainesville, Florida there are 3 stations that have a talk show format whereas in San Francisco, California there are 10. So even though the population in Gainesville is minute compared to the population of SF – it’s very feasible to have a larger audience listening to your interview in Gainesville, than the one you conduct in San Francisco. It’s the channel surfing factor at play.
In smaller markets listeners have less choice of talk stations to listen to and so they tend to have favorite stations and hosts they often view as a trusted advisor or friend. So being on a small market show with dedicated listeners and a host who endorses your book, product or service, can be far more impacting on your sales.
Not In-studio? Not a Problem!
With in-studio interviews you have to:
* Schedule time off from work;
* Be away from your family;
* Spend time and money on travel (planes, trains and automobiles…remember?)
* Incur cost of hotels and meals while on the road.
And what if you arrive at the station and there’s hot, late breaking news and the show cancels or the interview goes short? Yikes! There goes your time and money down the drain. What a waste!
Radio phone interviews are so much more beneficial for you. Travelling isn’t necessary! Time of day is no longer an issue. For example, if you have an interview on a popular overnight show, you can still do it, but from the comfort of your bed! Just imagine, talking to people all over the country while lounging in your pajamas!
And what about those interviews during office hours? Are you a busy executive? You can integrate radio phone interviews into your work-day, around client meetings, staff briefings or in-between those important reports you’re on deadline to get done. You can even coordinate radio interviews when you’re traveling on business. We’ve had clients conduct live interviews from airports and even abroad on an overseas business trip!
Yes, in-studio interviews are great for establishing camaraderie between you and the host but that same camaraderie can be created with phone interviews. It just requires that you become more adept at your communication skills so that your ability to have a quality communication isn’t hindered simply because the person isn’t sitting in front of you!
The Take Away…
Even though the face of radio has changed, in many ways it has leaned toward your advantage. By using these tips, you can take make the most of the fantastic exposure that this medium can provide.
Marsha Friedman has been a leading authority on publicity for authors for nearly two decades as CEO of Event Management Services, Inc (EMSI). If you would like to receive her free Ebook “How to Be a Great Talk Radio Guest” visit http://www.emsincorporated.com.
Key College Football Games This Weekend.?
The top rated three (USC, LSU & Oklahoma) should have no real problem this weekend but the following games could to be very interesting. Do you agree with my analysis? If not, please provide your view…
Auburn @ #4 Florida – Most believe that Auburn is better than they’ve shown in their recent games. Florida could be caught looking ahead and may be vulnerable to an upset.
#5 W. Virginia @ #18 Florida – This is the first real test of the year for WV and Florida wants to prove to everyone that they belong in the top echelon. Because of the home field, I think this is a toss-up.
#6 California @ #11 Oregon – Similar to the WV Florida match-up, these two teams want to prove that they are worthy of national recognition. This will also go down to the wire. Too bad that one of ‘em has to lose.
#13 Clemson @ Georgia Tech – Is Clemson for real? This game will decide.
Michigan State @ #9 Wisconsin – Is Wisconsin overrated and should MSU be in the top 25? This game will tell.
Did You Read Part 1? This Is Part 2, Do I Have Abuse Case?
12. She was still sending me terrible text, and I was crying. couldnt believe this from a woman who cheated, and I forgave. I told her I wanted to move home, and I finally found and had a key to the house I bought in Florida. She went to the police and filed a restraining order, using the 2 other police incidences in #1 and #6 as proof of violence. When I was served, I couldnt believe it, and called her to ask why since I had proof I didnt get violent and learned of adultry 2 days before i left, and that i forgave her with a kiss.
13. I told her I still had hope in a good life, because I had a great job, and had been excelent employee for 8years. So she calls my company and tells them I abandoned her, and I was at home drinking and doing drugs. All that was a lie, but since she is so sweet sounding and beautiful, they believed her, which lead to them laying me off.
14. Then she takes text to police, and says i violated resraining order by texting, and I am still wanted in that state. She was even texting and calling me, but ofcourse she didnt tell them that. She even wrote me posing as her friend, but later found out it was her.
15. Many months later, I find out she had secret myspace account, and while all this was going on, she was telling the country singer from above that she loved him almost daily, and she was even helping him with promotions and stuff. The things she wrote was very vivid and sexual. I was expendable at this point, unfortunately she tried to ruin my life to make her look good.
16. After spending last 2 years of every holidays alone, i joined a dating site since she obviously moved on. She found out and told them I was married and it said I had a bad mark, and everyone saw and account was cancelled.
17. She stole my credit card #, and overcharged my account, thus making many charges come up short, and I was charged for everyone.
18. Beside hacking into my computer many times, she also hacked into ex husbands and wrote me a letter. He wanted information because he wanted to sue her and retain full costudy form a woman who is obviously insane. She has been committed before we maried, but sweet talked her way out with charm.
19. She also recently filed asault on her ex, who is a Sherriff, and luckily a neighbor witnessed encounters ans she was proved a liar. I believe she did all this to make her look good, by making her look bad. It must be strange that 2 guys would divorce someone who many people say is the hottest woman on earth, so she needed credibility by ruining us.
20.Upon first divorce hearing 2 months ago, she lied to the judge about how much money she had in house, and how little i had. She also left out the part where she has a job, so I told judge she does porn, and my wife hesitantly said yes. She was on the phone, so she didnt know if I had evidence or not, and agreed. She acted like she wanted part of my unemployment check to judge, and said I didnt need the 450week to live in San francisco area. she told judge i was doing side work as an electrician, which in the 22years i never have.
She has, and to this day, checks my phone records, and calls any girls im talking to. She tells them im still married, and that I beat her. She sends them pix of scars saying surgery was from me, and to be scared. All I want is a family and a wife. I dont care what she looks like, I just want a good woman. Strangely, my wife does not want me to be a father and have kids, which is my biggest goal in life, so she calls any potential women, even though she never tells me she wants our marriage. I still try to reconcile. My vows said thru sickness and in health. She is so insane tho, and still mean as ever. She doesnt want me, and sends me text accusing me of being some sort of cheater because ive dated a few times in the last few months. She had an affair with 3 men atleast, and one for 1 1/2 years(country singer). She is now doing 1 on 1 porn, and watching them too. she doesnt think thats cheating or dating because she needs the money. she claims she only makes a dollar a minute. when she tells me she made 200 in a week, I thought, wow, thats 200 minutes of doing anything they ask or want of you. I was giving her 800 a week for a 5 minute phone call a day. The only fetish I had, was that my wife be kind to me. Instead she said the most repulsive horrible things, and i kept everyone of them on my phone and email.
Do I have a case?
Did You Read Part 1, This Is Part 2 Of Crazy Story..abuse?
12. She was still sending me terrible text, and I was crying. couldnt believe this from a woman who cheated, and I forgave. I told her I wanted to move home, and I finally found and had a key to the house I bought in Florida. She went to the police and filed a restraining order, using the 2 other police incidences in #1 and #6 as proof of violence. When I was served, I couldnt believe it, and called her to ask why since I had proof I didnt get violent and learned of adultry 2 days before i left, and that i forgave her with a kiss.
13. I told her I still had hope in a good life, because I had a great job, and had been excelent employee for 8years. So she calls my company and tells them I abandoned her, and I was at home drinking and doing drugs. All that was a lie, but since she is so sweet sounding and beautiful, they believed her, which lead to them laying me off.
14. Then she takes text to police, and says i violated resraining order by texting, and I am still wanted in that state. She was even texting and calling me, but ofcourse she didnt tell them that. She even wrote me posing as her friend, but later found out it was her.
15. Many months later, I find out she had secret myspace account, and while all this was going on, she was telling the country singer from above that she loved him almost daily, and she was even helping him with promotions and stuff. The things she wrote was very vivid and sexual. I was expendable at this point, unfortunately she tried to ruin my life to make her look good.
16. After spending last 2 years of every holidays alone, i joined a dating site since she obviously moved on. She found out and told them I was married and it said I had a bad mark, and everyone saw and account was cancelled.
17. She stole my credit card #, and overcharged my account, thus making many charges come up short, and I was charged for everyone.
18. Beside hacking into my computer many times, she also hacked into ex husbands and wrote me a letter. He wanted information because he wanted to sue her and retain full costudy form a woman who is obviously insane. She has been committed before we maried, but sweet talked her way out with charm.
19. She also recently filed asault on her ex, who is a Sherriff, and luckily a neighbor witnessed encounters ans she was proved a liar. I believe she did all this to make her look good, by making her look bad. It must be strange that 2 guys would divorce someone who many people say is the hottest woman on earth, so she needed credibility by ruining us.
20.Upon first divorce hearing 2 months ago, she lied to the judge about how much money she had in house, and how little i had. She also left out the part where she has a job, so I told judge she does porn, and my wife hesitantly said yes. She was on the phone, so she didnt know if I had evidence or not, and agreed. She acted like she wanted part of my unemployment check to judge, and said I didnt need the 450week to live in San francisco area. she told judge i was doing side work as an electrician, which in the 22years i never have.
She has, and to this day, checks my phone records, and calls any girls im talking to. She tells them im still married, and that I beat her. She sends them pix of scars saying surgery was from me, and to be scared. All I want is a family and a wife. I dont care what she looks like, I just want a good woman. Strangely, my wife does not want me to be a father and have kids, which is my biggest goal in life, so she calls any potential women, even though she never tells me she wants our marriage. I still try to reconcile. My vows said thru sickness and in health. She is so insane tho, and still mean as ever. She doesnt want me, and sends me text accusing me of being some sort of cheater because ive dated a few times in the last few months. She had an affair with 3 men atleast, and one for 1 1/2 years(country singer). She is now doing 1 on 1 porn, and watching them too. she doesnt think thats cheating or dating because she needs the money. she claims she only makes a dollar a minute. when she tells me she made 200 in a week, I thought, wow, thats 200 minutes of doing anything they ask or want of you. I was giving her 800 a week for a 5 minute phone call a day. The only fetish I had, was that my wife be kind to me. Instead she said the most repulsive horrible things, and i kept everyone of them on my phone and email.
Do I have a case?
I Can’t Decide On This?
Stupid me.
For my P-AP Language Arts class,we have to write a composition about a new place we visited.I’ve been to lots of places with my family.
My choices:
Florida
New Orleans
Key Stone Colorado
Mississippi
Houston
San Antonio
Alvin
Dallas
Austin
Middle School
Help me choose!DX
What Democrat Has The Better Shot Of Beating Mccain This Fall? If Any? Who Will Win The Electoral College Map?
Who will win the electoral college map?
When it is McCain vs Hillary
Or when it is McCain vs Obama
I think Hillary has a better shot of beating McCain because she will win all key swing vote states like Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania. Where Obama will lose all of three them to McCain.
What Does This Article Mean?? Mexico….?
Like a summary of it,
For those of you who were wondering if Mexico is keeping up with the U.S. in luxury tourism, the information below may be very useful for you. According to the 2008 AAA rating stats, Mexico leads North America in service, and quality standards for hotels, restaurants and attractions.
As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides its 50 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not for profit, fully tax paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.
2008 MEXICO AAA RATING STATISTICS FOR USE BY TRAVEL & TOURISM AUTHORITIES:
For 2008 AAA inspected and rated 32,000 Hotels & 28,000 restaurants with the same
AAA rating criteria, 1-5 Diamond in North America – 3% of all hotels rated were 4 Diamond and .27% were 5 Diamond.
Mexico Statistics:
* 14% of the 581 Hotels rated by AAA in Mexico are 4 Diamond (85 Hotels) – more than any country in North America including the Caribbean.
* 14 are in the state of Quintana Roo, 13 in the state of Jalisco and 10 in Mexico City.
* 1.5% of the 581 Hotels rated by AAA in Mexico are 5 Diamond (10 Hotels)- a higher percentage than any country in North America including the Caribbean.
* Quintana Roo has six 5 Diamond Rated hotels – more than most states in the US & Canada and as many as New York City (6)
* Only two Hotels in North America that are rated 5 Diamond also have two 5 Diamond restaurants on their premises. (One in Quintana Roo and one in Las Vegas).
* 5% of the 642 Restaurants rated by AAA in Mexico are 4 Diamond (35).
* 120 Hotels and Restaurants in Mexico are rated 4 Diamond by AAA.
* States with the most Five Diamond hotels: California (16), Florida (9), Quintana Roo, Mexico (6)Arizona (6), New York (6), Georgia (5) and Nevada (5).
* 30 Attractions in Mexico are rated ”GEM” these are attractions that are exceptional and should not be missed when traveling to an area.
To be considered for AAA approval and rating, lodgings and restaurants undergo a thorough inspections by AAA’s 65 full-time professional evaluators. AAA first started listing accommodation information in its travel publications in the early 1900s. In 1937, the first field inspectors were hired, and the current Diamond Rating System was introduced in 1977.
As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides its 50 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not for profit, fully tax paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.
After evaluating and awarding eligible properties the premier designation of quality — AAA Approved — AAA assigns a rating of one to five AAA Diamonds. While the AAA Approved designation assures members a clean, comfortable hotel or restaurant experience, the number of AAA Diamonds facilitates selection by indicating the extensiveness of services and amenities, from basic to world-class.
Together, these complementary facets of the AAA Diamond Rating Process provide members with the key to perfect hotel and restaurant choices — experiences that meet their expectations. Using the AAA Diamond ratings, members can select from nearly 60,000 quality hotels and restaurants across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, quickly and easily, every time.
