Honors Program Application

    The Honors Program encourages qualifying students to apply for admission to the Program. We look for students with demonstrated academic ability and a desire to learn and be challenged. Incoming students who have a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and an 1170 SAT score are sent applications. Students who do not receive application but who wish to be considered for the Program may apply directly to the Honors Program Director. 

    Students are able to join the Honors Program after their first semester or upon transfer to the University. College students wishing to join the program must have a collegiate GPA of 3.5, the recommendation of a professor and the approval of the Honors Director. Students wishing to join the program should submit a letter of intent to the Director.
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    Activity Leadership
    Please submit your high school activities. community service, athletic participation, and other out-of-classroom involvement.
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    Write an essay of 250-300 words on one of the following prompts: 
    1) Select a contemporary issue and discuss its relevance and its importance to you. 
    2) Imagine you are stranded on a desert island. You were able to salvage one book and two other things that you could carry with you. Describe your items, why you chose them, and the item you most regret having to live without. 
    3) “The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” (Einstein) Discuss whether you agree with this statement, providing evidence to support your view. 
    4) “Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” (Carnegie) Is Carnegie right? Are there other paths to success? Discuss using examples from your own experience.
    You may write your essay in the box provided or upload here.