University Honors - How competitive?

gobluemom85
Wed, 28 May 2014 15:48:11 +0000

Ok, I understand that TAMU has revised many aspects of the Honors program. It’s a little hard to asses how competitive the program is since such a high percentage of the student body is top 10%. Can anyone give me an idea if my son’s stats would be in line with University Honors acceptance?

Top 5% of his class at a small private college prep in Texas (auto admit to TAMU and UT)
ACT 32 Composite
GPA 4.0 unweighted, 4.6ish weighted.
Has taken the most AP and honors courses available each year
NHRP scholar based on PSAT of 207 (cut off is 181 this year)
NHS
Good extracurriculars - band, cross country, officer of Spanish honor society
State level competitor in band and is in the local youth symphony
lots of community service
plans to study engineering but more interested in University Honors than Engineering Honors

Just trying to get a handle on the process and odds before the summer application season starts. He is also considering Barrett at ASU where his NHRP gives him a near automatic honors acceptance as I understand it. Mom (me) is interested in a good honors program with honors housing and good support for students making the transition from very small HS to very large U.