Can I get into the honors program?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Elon University
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<p>I'm a white, 17 year old male rising senior from Alabama, and I'm interested in Elon as a college choice. I think I could get into Elon (I'm really trying not to sound vain here), but acceptance into the honors program could be a "make or break" factor for me. I tried to find out info about stats (test scores, GPA, etc.) for students who get accepted into the honors program, but I couldn't find any info other then that it's pretty exclusive (about 40 accepted each year). Could someone tell me if I would be a competitive candidate? (I'll try to keep it brief). </p>

<p>SATs:
Reading:700
Math: 710
Writing: 800 (Not that it matters :( )</p>

<p>No SAT II's...Hope this doesn't hurt me...</p>

<p>ACT: 32 (Dang science section)</p>

<p>GPA: All A's/A+'s....Don't know my GPA off the top of my head</p>

<p>7 APs: U.S. History (4), European History (5), Biology (4), English Literature (?), Calculus AB (?), Chemistry (?), and Government (?).</p>

<p>Rank: My school doesn't rank.</p>

<p>Awards: I've won several awards for the highest grade in individual classes and the all-A award every year.</p>

<p>Likely National Merit Finalist, but at least Commended.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: Eck...I'm lacking...Tennis for two years and basketball for one. 120+ hours of community service (100 hours are required at my school, but colleges don't have to know this :)). I'm in National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society.... Umm.. I went to Boy's State...Lol..I think that's about it...</p>

<p>In addition to telling me my chances, could somebody also tell me the stats of the average Elon honors student?</p>

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<p>Presidential Scholars: 401
Average GPA of Presidential Scholars: 4.41
Average SAT of Presidential Scholars: 1300
Fellows Programs: No. in Program Average GPA Average SAT
Honors 40 4.74 1399
Elon College 57 4.51 1311
Business 24 4.29 1311
Journalism and Communications 30 4.27 1320
Leadership 24 4.03 1185</p>

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<p>Cool! So I guess I have a chance then. Thanks!</p>

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<p>anytime bro
best of luck</p>

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<p>Also, the program is not just numbers driven. You will need to write an essay in the Honor's application and if chosen as a finalist you will have an interview and I think an on-site essay. I think I remember there being a recommendation requirement as well. If you dig in the website I am sure you will find more info.
Good luck - Elon is amazing.
FYI - the top 25% of applicants admitted are offered the presidential scholarship. Although nothing is a given - I'd say you will get that at least.</p>

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<p>Hi! I never read these threads but am a regular on the Musical Theatre major threads. My son will be a freshman at Elon in a week, and we're very excited.</p>

<p>You should definitely apply for the Honors and Fellows programs for which you qualify. Your statistics look great and should surely get you invited to attend the Fellows weekend. It was a wonderful weekend in early March, which substitutes for spring orientation for students who are invited. That weekend, you participate in classes, write essays (one or more, I can't remember), and have an interview, all of which are considered in getting into one of these programs.</p>

<p>The Presidential scholarship is offered automatically from your Elon application, if you qualify. Notification comes at the same time as your notice of acceptance into the university (my son did EA and heard about this on 12/20). The Honors and Fellows programs require a separate application.</p>

<p>My son will be in the BFA in Music Theatre and also has the Presidential Scholarship and the Elon College Fellows Scholarship. He was very pleased to be in the Fellows program. They do some special courses and activities throughout the 4 years, but quite a few things freshman year, including time in Washington, DC during winter term in Jan.</p>

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<p>Most of the enthusiastic responses to Elon on CC come from MT students/parents. Can anyone tell me about some of the other areas of Elon? Does MT dominate the scene at Elon? Outside of MT students, do many of the students remain on campus on the weekends? Is there much chance for students outside the theatre/musical theatre program to get involved in productions on campus? Some of my kid's friends are MT people but that just not a direction my kiddo is interested in so I'm hoping that other areas (not just academic depts.) of the Elon community are strong also. Thanks.</p>

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<p>I would be happy to answer any questions from a parent's view- my D is a sophomore. The most popluar major is communication, followed by business. A lot of education majors also. Most kids stick around on weekends, though a lot have cars and she did go visit friends at other colleges some. Greek life is huge- they have deferred rush. Her favorite thing was the January session- you take one 4 credit course for the month of January and there are a lot of opportunities to study abroad then. It is a good fit for the student who wants a small but not too small liberal arts education. Classes are small and the professors (no TA's) are caring. I also like the requirement that they have to live on campus or in camous owned apartments for 2 years- fosters more community.</p>

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<p>We went to an Elon "traveling show" (hotel-based info session in our city) AND we visited the school, took the tour and went to the info session on campus. We never heard a word about MT. I wouldn't say it dominates at all.</p>

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<p>Thanks Kayjo and patsmom. While you can read about these other things, it's hard to tell how much is marketing and how much plays out in reality and how involved the students really are in these programs. I'm glad to have this other viewpoint.</p>

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<p>keepmesane, I am the enthusiastic MT mom who started the Elon thread on the musical theatre forum. My son just started classes today as a freshman at Elon. I think you are just dealing with a very active musical theatre thread on College Confidential. We talk very frequently about all the schools that offer good programs.</p>

<p>Statistics-wise, the performing arts are tiny at Elon, but they do seem supportive of the arts in general and also have a good visual art program.</p>

<p>Kayjo has it right. I understand that the top 3 majors are Communications (including a fabulous student run TV studio / station), Business (with a brand new building), and Education. They have one of the highest percentage of students in their study abroad programs of any college. It is a totally impressive place.</p>

<p>This year's freshman class has about 1275 entering students. Of those, 20 are in the BFA Music Theatre major. They also have about 16 in Acting and some in Dance. That seems to be a very small percentage in the performing arts of the freshman class. I met a lot of parents of math and science majors at the parent orientation events.</p>

<p>Students definitely stay on campus on weekends. More than 70% of the student body is from out of state. I understand that most stay on campus during fall break also.</p>