<p>i got into CP Scholars, but I was hoping for honors college. there are a lot of people at my hs i thought were “less qualified” than me, but who got into honors. i have fairly competitive stats and i got into the UVA honors program. i was wondering if it had something to do with community service, because I did a lot of volunteer work at a hospital and the national zoo? also, is it weird that i got into an LEP (bio) but not honors?</p>
<p>do u mind posting what ur letter said?</p>
<p>Congratulations! I am pleased to offer you admission to the University of Maryland and to College Park Scholars for the Fall 2013 semester. You were selected from among a highly talented group of applicants. During our review, we were impressed with your academic achievements, talents and experiences. </p>
<p>You should be especially proud of your selection for College Park Scholars, our innovative living and learning program for talented students. This program offers you the personal attention found in a small college and the diversity and opportunity of a large research university. Scholars students with common intellectual interests study and live together in one of eleven living and learning communities. Soon you will receive information from the executive director, Greig Stewart, about how to convey your interest in particular programs in College Park Scholars. Visit <a href=“http://www.scholars.umd.edu%5B/url%5D”>www.scholars.umd.edu</a> to learn more about these special program options. </p>
<p>At the University of Maryland, you will join a community of scholars and leaders—students, faculty and alumni whose successes in the state and around the globe have had profound effects on our world. We are confident you will contribute to the legacy of innovation and leadership that has defined Maryland as a premier research institution, renowned for its academic reputation. Our small, distinctive learning communities and enrichment experiences out of the classroom provide an environment of intellectual challenge and exploration. The university’s proximity to the nation’s capital offers an unbeatable location for participation in internships, research, government events, cultural programs and entrance into the global marketplace. </p>
<p>I hope you decide to join the University of Maryland family. To respond to your offer of admission, please click here as soon as possible but no later than May 1, 2013.</p>
<p>Sincerely, </p>
<p>Barbara Gill '85 '91
Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions and Enrollment Planning</p>
<p>Please find your Academic Major and Residency Classification below.
Major: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Advising College: COLLEGE OF COMPUTER, MATH & NATURAL SCI
Maryland Residency: RESIDENT</p>
<p>I feel the same way as you. I was really hoping for the honors college. I heard you can apply at the end of your freshman year for honors but it’s extremely competitive then. Wish you all the best next year!</p>
<p>Thanks! good luck to you too</p>
<p>Scholars tends to be offered to people who have significant community service, as well as good grades. My 1st D was in the honors program, D2 was in Scholars. Each was extremely well-suited for the program they were in. D2 is/was definitely the one to take a stand, to help others, and to have strong interests in the broader world around her. She thrived in Scholars, and got great things from the program as a freshman/sophomore. D1 was much more of a loner-type and enjoyed Freshman year living in the Honors Dorm, and enjoyed taking several honors seminars to fill requirements. Frankly, beyond sophomore year neither program was that significant for either daughter. Scholars gives you a ready-made “group” of people as soon as you arrive on campus, which is great, as long as it’s in a program you are interested in.</p>
<p>There are so many opportunities at UMD, having either program to help you start out opens all kinds of doors for you to excel. Congrats!</p>
<p>To those disappointed, worried about honors/scholars/program status.</p>
<p>1) The programs aren’t anything special or noteworthy. You won’t impress anyone or even catch anyone’s attention for being in scholars or honors during your underclassmen year. None of it is relevant to your major. </p>
<p>2) However, it is very important as it chooses where you will be living for first two years of your college life and consequently the friends you live with. If this is a problem and you desperately want to live in the honors dorms with “smarter” kids, do find a friend who is doing the honors program and request to live as a roommate, albeit you would be forfeiting your spot as a scholar/honor (which of course is all but meaningless in your academic career).</p>
<p>Cries, while I agree that in the big picture, honors/scholars/other programs freshman/sophomore year will be overshadowed by what other awesome things you do at UMD, it is not correct to say that you won’t catch anyone’s attention for being in them, or it not being relevant to your major. D2’s scholars program was closely aligned with her major (that’s not necessary, but in her case it was). Some of the faculty contacts she made through Scholars have been helpful to her throughout her 4 years at UMD. She was involved with the Scholars ambassador program, which I’m sure helped her reach some other leadership positions, as she had some awesome recommendations (helpful to have when you’re a freshman!)</p>
<p>As a current student in scholars (who wanted honors as well) you should be far from upset for not getting into honors. Scholars is a LLC which focuses on academics as well as leadership and service, where as honors is mainly focused inside the classroom. I encourage you to read up on the scholars program. It allows many incredible opportunities around campus and has many incredible people in the program. Also, you can apply for honors after freshman year and still be in scholars at the same time! I love being in scholars. I’ve met some amazing people and have made awesome connections. Also, my closest friends are people who I’ve met in scholars.</p>
<p>I understand your frustrations, but it isnt a knock on your intelligence but a praise of your EC’s. I am very familiar with the admissions process for scholars and you will fit right in to this program. </p>
<p>check out their website-- scholars.umd.edu</p>