Honors vs Scholars

BuckeyeMWDSG
Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:15:43 +0000

He would need to contact admissions about the ability to withdraw honors or scholars applications and ask if he’d be able to resubmit past the deadline. My guess is no, since they are sticklers regarding deadlines and they will have plenty of applicants to fill the programs.

It doesn’t seem like he’s interested in a particular Scholars program. Scholars has limited spots because the programs are constrained by the ability to house participants together (or be a freshman commuter student). It is designed to help freshman engage and build a network around a common interest.

For Fall’s 2024 incoming class there will be changes coming to the honors program.

https://honors-scholars.osu.edu/future-students/honors/standards

If you don’t want to continue to pursue honors, you don’t have to. Many students decide not to continue. However, if accepted to honors it makes sense to accept your spot, learn more about the program and have priority scheduling for spring of freshman year. If you don’t make progress on your honors diploma requirements you will eventually lose your priority scheduling privilege.

Apply to honors. If he decides he really wants group living with shared interests he can apply to a housing program later.