we are out of state but my daughter was also admitted to UGA honors, with a scholarship that makes it quite enticing. I know, like you, my daughter, although she hasn’t come out and said it, is struggling with the ego issues of UGA compared to some of her more “prestigious” options. Not that she has many- it was a tough admissions cycle for sure, but she has always been a top student and people around home will probably raise their eyebrows a little when she says she is going to UGA. Yes, it’s stupid, and she knows that, and I believe won’t let it cloud her judgment, but feelings are feelings.
on the flip side, the honors college kids have impressive pedigrees, and there is no doubt the honors college will provide advising and opportunities far beyond what you or she would get being just another number at a different school.