<p>So, acceptances to the Honors college came today in the mail and I got in. If I attend UMBC, I will most likely be majoring in financial economics (which is not what they specialize in). While I did read the letter they sent about having to take Honors classes and getting to live with other Honors people, neither of which I consider particularly attractive, I'm wondering what other benefits it provides. I ask because I know that the Honors college there is well reputed and must be helpful in ways other than just requiring certain classes. Also, out of curiosity, does anyone know if it is generally harder to get into UMD Honors or UMBC Honors? Any feedback is appreciated, thanks!</p>
<p>College Park is more selective.</p>
<p>UMBC is very selective too. UMD will put people in honors with less than a 2100/2400 1400/1600 SAT so you can not say they are anymore selecitve imo. I am pretty sure you have to have a minimum of 2100 on SAT to get into honors at UMBC. It was required atleast when dd applied last year. Now it is true that more people with high stats will apply to UMD over UMBC. I know UMBC is good at math/sciences and economics requires a lot of math. </p>
<p>If UMBC offers you lots of money take it. UMD is not that much better to warrant paying for your education.</p>
<p>My D is in the honors program at UMBC. She was also accepted into the honors college at UMD. Here is a good example of one of the advantages of being in the honors program at UMBC. Her honors physics class only has 10 students in it! The regular physics class has 300-400 students. Due to the small size of her class, they do many interesting hands-on projects that would not be possible in a huge class. This is her favorite class this semester.</p>
<p>She has also made friends with other students in the honors program. She doesn’t live in the honors dorm, but that is an option.</p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>