@Howdy_Hopeful sorry for the confusion! You said you daughter applied for ‘honors college’. There is an Honors program for Forensic. There is also University Honors, which is not major specific-a totally separate program. She could’ve applied to both. UH requires a separate application, Forensic honors does not. It is confusing.
I assumed you meant she applied for Forensic honors.
Yes, it is a requirement to live in either Lechner or McFadden, if selected to be in University Honors as a freshman.
I have no idea how University Honors selects applicants, their website details are vague. UH doesn’t seem to be a ‘team player’, as ResLife has very specific timelines. It seems many bank of getting accepted to UH, which includes living in UH dorms…then they’re in a real bind when they don’t get into UH.
Unfortunately it’s really out of your control. Your daughter can’t do anything, until she gets a decision about university acceptance. Even if she gets accepted today or tomorrow, she may not hear back from UH until March 31.
There is plenty of off campus housing-don’t sign a lease anywhere yet. There is not plenty of dorm space, however spots do open up late.
I think applying so late has definitely hurt your daughter, as many apply August 1. I don’t think it’s necessary to submit application August 1 @ 12:01 as many do (my student applied mid August, was accepted 9/15, the very 1st day), but waiting to apply after mid September is definitely a gamble.
Everything at A&M is competitive. EVERYTHING. Easily 50k+ apply, for 11-12k+ spots. Those that apply early, with great stats, will have an advantage over those that apply late.
Does she have other acceptances/options?