College List - Marine Bio or Environmental Science

AustenNut
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:07:31 +0000

Honors program expectations vary from college to college. I haven’t looked at all, but I started with the schools with the highest percentage of classes with 50+ students and started making my way down.

Colorado State (source)

CSU Honors Program Applicants Demonstrate:
• Academic rigor as shown through coursework, including but not limited to: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual-enrollment credits.
• Exemplary academic performance.
• Evidence of meaningful community contributions.
• Knowledge of program values illustrating how these values align with educational aspirations.
• Excellent communication skills as illustrated by application responses.
• A desire to participate in, and contribute to, an Honors community.

We are looking for highly motivated students who aspire to explore important questions in today’s society, to build healthy and inclusive communities, and to do so within an environment that encourages interdisciplinary connections and effective dialogue. We are seeking applicants who desire to be part of a supportive, inclusive community of engaged students, faculty, and staff. In addition to demonstrating academic excellence and creativity, we look for an interest in interdisciplinary connections and a commitment to community.

Note: CSU is test optional, so Honors does not require SAT or ACT scores. CSU also does not require letters of recommendation. You may include these items in your CSU application; however, Honors@CSU does not use these for admission criteria into the program.

A 3.8 (weighted or unweighted) is a minimum requirement.

College of Creative Studies (source):
Application generally recomments letter of intent, transcripts, work in evidence of talent, and letters of recommendation (depending on major…bio requires them but marine science doesn’t accept any).

U. of Oregon (source)

Each application is evaluated to establish its strength with respect to:
• Creative Potential: Creativity and critical thinking
• Academic Performance: The extent to which you have challenged yourself by taking diverse and rigorous courses in high school
• Potential Contribution: The ways in which you have contributed to your family and your community
• Typical Clark Honors College Incoming Students
• 3.9 Median GPA or higher
• 90th Percentile of test takers

Indicated that it’s highly competitive with more than 4000 applicants for “a limited number of spots in our incoming class.”

U. of Delaware (source)
Not much info, but about 11% of the incoming class is part of the honors program and it’s test optional for admission to honors.

U. of Vermont (source)
Even less info.

There is no application required for first-year admission; invitation is based on high school academic performance. Seeking to create a diverse learning community, we consider many factors in order to build a balanced and diverse class. The final criteria used will depend on the profile of the incoming class as a whole.

U. of Hawaii at Manoa (source)

Admissions Requirements

Applicants must have a cumulative high school G.P.A of 3.5 or higher. Our ideal students have been involved in a range of extra and co-curricular activities throughout their education, including leadership roles, volunteering, employment, international exchanges, and more. Many of our students take AP or other college level courses during high school. If you feel you meet these requirements you are encouraged to apply to our Honors Program.