RHS (Resident Honors Program) 2009

rosinyangster · 10-15-2008, 11:52 PM

Hey guys, I was wondering which of you are going to applying to RHS this year?

I got a brochure in the mail a couple of months ago (probably because of sophomore PSAT), but I didn't really consider it until they sent me another one to tell me that it's not too late to apply. So I researched it, and it sounds pretty interesting.
If any of you are applying, let's all post on this thread and...maybe we'll all get accepted together!

Lx3 · 10-16-2008, 08:48 PM

Oo, I got that too but I'm hesitant in applying. I'm from the East coast so going to the West coast would be a stretch for me =/ Not to mention I really don't wanna leave all my friends and all. (And if I do get accepted, missing senior year? I don't know if I want to do that)
I have conflicting opinions about whether or not to apply but I'm really tempted to.

rosinyangster · 10-16-2008, 09:39 PM

I think I'm gonna apply. Because I can think about whether I'm going or not after I get accepted. Whereas if I don't apply, I may end up regretting it.
I live pretty far away from California too. :\

Lx3 · 10-16-2008, 10:06 PM

Yea, I just talked to my mom about it and I think I'm just going to apply and see what happens from there. I'm going to talk to my guidance counselor tomorrow or something and see what she says first.

We have to take the SATs soon, don't we? Either December or November, right?

rosinyangster · 10-17-2008, 10:43 PM

I'm taking the November SAT. And yeah, I think you need to take one of those to make the deadline. Cool, if you decide to apply, let's keep in touch. Who knows, maybe (maybe!) we'll end up meeting each other.

dopaminescene · 10-19-2008, 03:52 PM

Yeah, I'm applying to RHP, too. As long as my counselor and principal are fine with it.
but i'm a little skeptical because i haven't taken like every single ap course yet [my school doesn't let students take aps til junior year, and i could only fit two in this year. i was going to take like four next year though...]

but if i don't get in, at least i know how the admissions system works?! lol.

anyone else taking the dec sat?

dopaminescene · 10-19-2008, 03:55 PM

oh and rosinyangster, i live wayyy far from socal too.

rosinyangster · 10-19-2008, 06:59 PM

i have a feeling my counselor is going to be annoyed with me. i've been going to her like every month or so because of schedule changes...and now this. :P
yeah, i heard the admission rate is only about 10% or so. it'll be a good experience if i don't get in, but hopefully...
dopaminescene, are you a girl or a guy?

dopaminescene · 10-21-2008, 01:24 AM

a girl LOL :]
my counselor's all "let's check out the logistics...did you do your graduation requirements?"
and i was about to tell her that i absolutely don't care about graduating with my class, but i decided not to force the issue =P
she's letting me know this week.

rosinyangster · 10-21-2008, 08:43 PM

great! yeah, a high school diploma isn't going to matter if my college degree is going to become my first degree. besides, if you wanted to, you could get a GED.
now, who to ask recs from...
all the teachers are so busy with recommendation letters for seniors. rawr!
is anyone else applying? it can't just be the two of us from CC...

dopaminescene · 10-21-2008, 10:05 PM

crapppp.
you're right. i didn't even think of that.
hmm...make a list?
ask the teachers based on how well they know you, and work your way down.
you'll definitely find people who would be happy to do it. esp cuz we're in a time crunch.

dopaminescene · 10-21-2008, 10:05 PM

isn't english teacher like a requirement?
are you asking your current or a past english teacher?
i don't think my current one knows me well enough, but my past one was my english teacher then field hockey coach.

my other one is sooooo easy. latin teacher. had her for 3 years straight. easily knows me the best.

dopaminescene · 10-21-2008, 10:06 PM

crapppp.
you're right. i didn't even think of that.
hmm...make a list?
ask the teachers based on how well they know you, and work your way down.
you'll definitely find people who would be happy to do it. esp cuz we're in a time crunch.

Nester · 10-21-2008, 11:35 PM

Some RHP students receive diplomas from their high schools after they finish their freshman year at USC. The USC year kind of counts double, both as the freshman year of college and the senior year of high school.

Just be sure to get your applications in by that early deadline so you can be considered for merit-based scholarships!

mdcissp · 10-22-2008, 05:27 AM

You need to check with your high school guidance counselor regarding a high school diploma, having enough credits, etc. if you decide on attending the RHP program. Every state is different regarding high school diploma requirements.