Honors College

tlcmommi4
Fri, 15 Nov 2013 10:22:20 +0000

My son is planning on attending Ole Miss. He is a junior this year and has a 3.5 GPA unweighted. His current ACT is 25, but that was before he started studying and practicing. His goal is to get it to at least a 30, but hopefully a 32. His last practice test he scored a 29.

By the end of this year he will have 5 honors classes behind him. I suggested taking 3 more next year along with 2 AP classes and then apply to the Honors College if he gets his ACT up, but he said “no way”. 1. He wants to take it “easy” his senior year (only needs Eng and Econ/Govt to graduate) and 2. He doesnt want the stress of the honors college in college.

His long term goals are medical school so I know this would be the best route (if he were able to get in) but he said he doesnt want or need the pressure. I understand that being 16 (just turned 16 in Sept) that he is young and doesnt see the importance in each choice he makes for his future at this age, not every child is that way, but my son is. So do I insist the he take the courses I know will better his chances in college or just accept the 5 honors classes he has taken and let him do it his way?

Do I push him to apply to the honors college or let him enroll as a regular student and not even give it a shot? I know he might not be accepted and if his ACT score doesnt go up to at least a 30 its not even an issue, but I was wondering what other parents and students think I should do.

Right now I plan to compromise with him. We talked a couple more honors courses and 1 AP class. Honestly, I do not think that will be enough. Any input and feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!