<p>I received a letter telling me that I am a scholar, but I don’t know if I really want to be a part of the program. Before I make my decision, I would like to ask these questions:
- scholars have priority registration for classes, but how likely is it for a non-scholar to not get into a class he or she wants because of limited spots in the class?
- there are honors and AP classes that boost your GPA in high school, does the “honors seminars” for scholars do the same thing?
- how much of a difference will being a scholar or a non-scholar affect one’s application to med schools?</p>
<p>How come nobody answers my question(s)?</p>
<p>…why wouldn’t you accept it? Being accepted into the scholar’s program will definitely make your application look better- it’s basically Binghamton’s honors program. </p>
<p>If you’re going to Binghamton and you were offered this, I really can’t think of any reasons to turn it down. If you’re really unsure I’d accept it and then drop out of it after you see what it’s like for a few months.</p>
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<li>As a freshman, you’re stuck with leftovers. Priority registration is a HUGE advantage.</li>
<li>Not at all. They’re not terribly challenging courses, but they don’t get weighted higher.</li>
<li>Couldn’t tell you. Your MCATs and GPA will most likely have a far greater effect than the scholars program.</li>
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