Should You Apply to the College Honors Program?

Susanna de Chenonceau, M. Ed. (formerly Susanna R. Cerasuolo, M.Ed.) gives tips about applying to a college honors program:
-If you were a strong student in high school and like an extra challenge, apply!
-If you struggled in high school, don't do it right away but consider applying after attending for a few semesters
-In the honors program, you are in smaller classes, have close relationships with your professors, complete a senior thesis, have more opportunities for awards, and register for classes early
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[@raulantunez4228]

I decided to do it. I’m so excited! I hope they accept me to both the university and the honors program. Pray for me!!!

[@rko2946]

Hello there!
My name is Rishi Kasarla and I am a rising senior looking to apply for the 2023-24 application season. I am highly interested in applying to Boston University, more specifically the Kilichand Honors College.
While I have consistently challenged myself with the hardest classes(honors and AP), I have gotten a couple B’s and 1 C. I am really making sure to ace my hardest courses senior year.
While it is test optional, I feel like I need to showcase my academic potential with a strong ACT and SAT as mental conflicts affected my grades. Additionally I am working hard on my essay.
I enjoy challenging myself and gaining useful knowledge. If you know anything about the Kilichand Honors College, please let me know.

[@shujayethossain6554]

Hi there!
Would you please tell me whether taking 10-12 honors classes at the undergrad level (nonhonors college) helps/looks good when applying to top graduate Schools? Would love to hear your personal thoughts!
Thank you!

[@evitaalmassi9154]

Hello! Yes, but be sure to get the Honors Designation on your diploma or it doesn't matter nearly as much, Definitely apply for the honors program. Best, Evita from CollegeMapper

[@Victorialolx]

If you apply to a an honors program and don’t get in, can you still be accepted to the school?

[@collegemapper]

Yes, absolutely. You can still be accepted to the school.

[@belloculo6015]

Does collage honors program advantage to apply master's degree?

[@susannadechenonceau3900]

Hi Bello! Yes, everything you can do to make yourself stand out in a positive way will help.

[@Sinsport_]

Does one offering a honors program have to pay more tuition

[@collegemapper]

No - tuition remains the same!

[@aviralsaxena2650]

how much is the cost difference between normal college and honors college ?

[@susannadechenonceau3900]

Hi Aviral! They should cost the same. They might have a small admin fee, but it shouldn't be significant at all and if it is please let me know because that would be a change. ALSO, if any costs for education are ever a barrier for you ALWAYS ASK ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS. Schools and teachers want to help kids get educations, so never be ashamed to ask for help when you need it. :)

[@PlasmaLantic]

for nevada universities anyways, its the same price

[@noyesnoyesnooooo]

They give you grants!

[@chidiebereprecious1990]

Please am curious, does the honours program help pay part of your tuition, As maybe an extra scholarship?

[@evitaalmassi9154]

Hi there - Receiving a scholarship can help pay part of the tuition. Getting into the honors college/program alone doesn't help pay tuition. I hope this helps!
Thanks!
Evita From CollegeMapper

[@chidiebereprecious1990]

@@evitaalmassi9154ok thank you.