<p>I received a letter telling me that I am a scholar, but I don't know if I really want to be a part of the program. Before I make my decision, I would like to ask these questions:
1. scholars have priority registration for classes, but how likely is it for a non-scholar to not get into a class he or she wants because of limited spots in the class?
2. there are honors and AP classes that boost your GPA in high school, does the "honors seminars" for scholars do the same thing?
3. how much of a difference will being a scholar or a non-scholar affect one's application to med schools?</p>
<p>How come nobody answers my question(s)?</p>
<p>...why wouldn't you accept it? Being accepted into the scholar's program will definitely make your application look better- it's basically Binghamton's honors program. </p>
<p>If you're going to Binghamton and you were offered this, I really can't think of any reasons to turn it down. If you're really unsure I'd accept it and then drop out of it after you see what it's like for a few months.</p>
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<li>As a freshman, you're stuck with leftovers. Priority registration is a HUGE advantage.</li>
<li>Not at all. They're not terribly challenging courses, but they don't get weighted higher.</li>
<li>Couldn't tell you. Your MCATs and GPA will most likely have a far greater effect than the scholars program.</li>
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