Which academic competition results are most recognized by universities

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Starting this year, with the raising of the criteria for direct admission to universities, the route of obtaining such admission by winning awards in Olympiad competitions is no longer viable. Only a very small number of Olympiad contestants who join the **training team are eligible for direct admission. 　　However, in university independent admissions, outstanding participants in various academic competitions are highly sought after by colleges and universities. More and more students are obtaining extra points in college admissions through various competitions. Industry experts analyze that as the difficulty of the college entrance examination decreases, results in academic competitions are likely to become one of the key criteria for many universities in their independent recruitment processes. 　　Recently, someone in the industry compiled a \"Comprehensive Summary of Requirements for Various Academic Competitions in National University Independent Admissions,\" which contains a great deal of information. 　　I. The Five Major Subject Olympiads The five major subject Olympiads include: the National High School Mathematics Olympiad CMO, the National Middle School Physics Olympiad CPhO, the National High School Chemistry Olympiad CBO, the National Middle School Biology Olympiad CNBO, and the National Youth Informatics Olympiad NOIP. Awards won in these five Olympiads are highly valued by top universities. 　　It is worth noting, however, that at present, the results of the competitions in mathematics, physics, and chemistry are recognized by all universities across the country, whereas the results of the biology and informatics competitions are only recognized by some universities. 　　　　II. Science and Technology Competitions The recognition level of certain awards by universities is as follows: III. Essay and English Competitions Among the competitions in the field of literature that are highly recognized by universities participating in the independent enrollment pilot program are: the National New Concept Essay Competition, the National Innovation Essay Competition for Primary and Middle School Students, the “Ye Shengtao Cup” National New Essay Competition for Middle School Students, the “Language Newspaper Cup” National Essay Competition for Middle School Students, the Peking University Peiwen Cup, the National Innovation English Essay Competition for Middle School Students, and the National English Proficiency Competition for Middle School Students. 　　1. Awards from the National New Concept Composition Competition and the National Innovation Composition Competition for Primary and Middle School Students; admission requirements for various universities:　　　　2. Awards from the National Middle School Students’ Innovation English Composition Competition and the National Middle School Students’ English Proficiency Competition; admission requirements for various universities:　　　　IV. Comprehensive Competitions　　Other comprehensive competitions include the National Robot Competition, the International Olympic Robot Competition WRO, etc. 　　　　V. Other Note: In addition, excellent academic records at school, overseas study experiences, etc., can also help you gain extra points when applying through independent admission processes.