Pulling this out to a new thread. Has anyone who applied RD heard from the TCNJ Honors program, either in their acceptance or through subsequent contact?
In past years, it seems that some are notified in their acceptance letter and others subsequently get a short email inviting them to fill out a short app. Wondering if they’re still using the same process and what the timing is.
TCNJ admissions tweeted that honors program invites are being mailed this week.
Thank you @Redhawkmom. Has anyone received anything yet?
@mtown27 Honors email invite received this morning.
My son also received an email today. It was an invitation to apply, requiring a short essay.
@jnkam24 Was your email an admission or invitation?
My daughter is a freshman this year…she really likes the Honors dorm…less rowdy than the Freshman Towers.
@bopper could you speak more on the reality of the Honors Program? I was also invited to apply, and I’m curious about the benefits/drawbacks. I currently have 5k/year merit, but does more merit money come if you’re accepted to the program?
My friend applied to TCNJ EDI & got accepted and was offered admission to the Honors Program. Also, my other friend applied to TCNJ EDI & was invited to write a short essay to be considered for the Honors College. Therefore, they are clearly doing the same process this year as in years past. For more information, check out the website! https://honors.tcnj.edu/ 
What is TCNJ’s acceptance rate into the Honors Program given that they invite you to apply and write a short essay? Do they take a majority of the applicants (i.e., they want those who will make the effort) or do they only invite a small minority?
As an honor student your FSP (Freshman Seminar) will be an Honors version. You will have 3 to pick from. You will be with other academically motivated students.
You will also be placed in the Honors Dorm… this year it is Centennial…a bit calmer than the Towers, and once again, you are surrounded by others who want to learn.
I would honestly suggest applying to the Honors program if you are invited unless you have a big need to live in the Towers. You are not obligated to continue as far as I know and there is no down side but possible upsides if you get involved in the various activities.
Honors:
https://honors.tcnj.edu/
“Entering Freshmen: membership in honors is by invitation only. Typically, only students who have scored 1350 or higher on the SAT both Math and Verbal have to be 580 or above and are in the top 15% of their high school class are considered for possible membership. In recent years, students admitted into the Honors program have an average SAT (Math and Verbal) above 1400 and an average high school class rank of top 5%. Less than 10% of incoming freshman are invited to join the program.”
Benefits
Stimulating and challenging interaction with professors and peers
A community of scholars dedicated to personalized education in small classes
Eligibility for the Honors Program Outstanding Scholar Award
See past awardees here.
Opportunities to present research at national and regional Honors conferences
See past conferences here.
Recognition for academic achievement and enhanced value of the undergraduate degree
Close association with other talented students from diverse academic programs
Students influence the design and operation of the program through participation in the Honors and Scholars Program Council.
Team-taught interdisciplinary courses provide unique educational experiences unavailable elsewhere in the College.
After that, you can take honors versions of courses.
Look at last years report for ideas of activities that there are.
http://honors.pages.tcnj.edu/files/2013/08/2013-14-Honors-Program-Report.pdf
Has anyone heard that they were accepted into TCNJ’s Honors Program yet?
@DTEmom According to Twitter, those who applied in late March should hear by mid-April.
My son just got his acceptance by email late today. Not terribly surprising (and in fact very good news) but you never know with TCNJ.
i don’t understand your comment “you never know with TCNJ”, to what are you referring?
@stones3 I have heard from others with experience that they occasionally reject someone (either in admission or through a special program) who otherwise seemed like a slam dunk candidate.
oh, I didn’t know where you were going with that. I think parents make a huge assumption about admission and many find out unfortunately that it is a very selective school.
My son got his Honors Program acceptance e-mail last night.
Waitlisted :((
idk what to dooo
Do you think I have a chance to get off the waitlist?? ALL my other schools offered me admission idk why TCNJ didn’t :-S
Waitlisted for the honors program?