Honors College: Double or nothing?

bluebayou
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:16:22 +0000

I think it depends on the college. Even with a more generous curve, (obviously) not all will receive an A.

The Honors program at a few private colleges that I know of seem to be more targeted towards humanities majors; they have a ton of reading, and don’t care about your lab time. Great (and intimate) classes, great professors, but a LOT of work. As a result, some of those premeds – who are not strong writers – and that receive Bs during Frosh year, decide to take the regular college curriculum in succeeding years.

Just be prepared for Plan B. And, check out if your department of interest has a departmental Honors program – do research, write an honor’s thesis, receive an extra seal on your diploma. Sure, it may not be College Honors…