UF honors program

AdamJW
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:49:19 +0000

Hi, you’ve probably heard these questions a hundred times, but hopefully you can humor me.

I am a florida resident, a senior in high school, and looking at majoring in engineering. I really like UF, however i want a good education as well. Therefore i am interested in UF’s honors program. i have already applied ED to UF, but may not attend if i am not accepted into the honors program. From everyone ive asked it seems as if i have a good chance.

What are the advantages of the honors program in comparison to other schools such as Rice or University of Michigan? On paper it looks more advantageous, but how is it in reality. does a graduate from th honors program receive the same respect as a graduate from Michigan?

Also what are my chances for the honors program. in short i have a 1470 SAT (670v , 800m) and a 4.3 GPA with 7 AP classes (ECs include student council, community service, clubs…). from what i understand it seems i have a good shot. From experience, what do you guys think. I understand i may receive biased answers from where i posted, but im asking more to be convinced than informed…

Thanks,

Adam