<p>Does each engineering dept. have their own cut-off, or is there one cut-off number for the entire engineering school?</p>
<p>Those of you that got in, please post your sat score and which dept. you are in. I'm just curious as to what it took to get in!</p>
<p>undeclared engineering - 2390
i didnt think it was entirely based on sat, but sort of overall application...but i dont really know...</p>
<p>If you get above 3.6 or above (I believe) first semester you can apply for the program. You need to fill out a form, answer a few questions, and get a teacher reccomendation.</p>
<p>I had sat of 1510 (old test, 800M 710V) but because of something with my app I didn't get considered automatically. It wasn't a problem, I just got the necessary GPA and teacher req and applied. You also have to fill out a form with your "goals and philosophy" or such, a kind of statement of purpose. Took about half an hour to fill out and I got in.</p>
<p>edit: note i'm a continuing student. Plus, there's no quota or such per department, or maximum # of people in the program total.</p>
<p>What kind of engineering honors is this for? Rusch honors or something else?</p>
<p>Son got Rausch Honors with 2350, 800, 800, 760 and a 3.9 uW, 4.6 W GPA. Computer Science.</p>
<p>I think the cut off is lower than u think. I got into Rausch honors with a 1960 SAT</p>
<p>Then again I got a 33 ACT</p>
<p>Son accepted into W.V.T. Rusch Engineering Honors Program.
ACT composite 34.
GPA 4.43.<br>
EE.</p>
<p>Oh, and I'm AE</p>
<p>And what exactly does this program mean? What benefits do I get from being in it?</p>
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<p>The W.V.T. Rusch Undergraduate Engineering Honors Program (EHP) provides a unique opportunity for talented students to participate in academic and social activities directed towards honors students. The program is open to qualified students in any year of undergraduate study, and is designed to provide a stimulating intellectual experience to supplement the usual undergraduate experience. </p>
<p>Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic abilities are invited to join. Current Students must show and maintain exceptional academics through their cumulative USC GPA. Incoming students will be evaluated based on the academic merits prior to applying to USC.</p>
<p>Members of the program who complete all components of the program receive special recognition at graduation, enjoy a close student-advisor relationship, and are invited to participate in a variety of unique activities. </p>
<p>All students in the program are required to complete several one-unit semester courses of ENGR 100abcd. The number of courses which must be taken will vary based on when each student was admitted to the program. This course is a credit/ no-credit class providing a series of lectures relevant to engineers in our high-technology society. In addition, program participants participate in an annual retreat to places such as Yosemite National Park and Catalina Island.</p>
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<p>Yeah, but do I get other things, such as personal meetings with employers for jobs/internships, more time with professors, more access to research opportunities, etc.</p>
<p>bmanbs - I don't know if the Honors students receive special job placement. However, the Viterbi Enginerring school does have its own Career Services department:</p>
<p>Career Services
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Career Services office acts as a liaison between employers and technical students, providing events and programs designed to connect outstanding engineers with top employers! We work with students in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to assist them with resume reviews and job- and internship-search strategies. </p>
<p>We coordinate the on-campus interviewing program for engineers and manage the Cooperative Education Program. Our biggest annual events, the Engineering Career Conference and two Engineering Career Fairs, are attended by thousands of students and hundreds of employers. Click on a link to get started. </p>
<p>We look forward to working with you!</p>
<p>Welcome Students!
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Career Services office is happy to assist you throughout your entire job search process, from resume writing to salary negotiation. Whether you are a first semester freshman, a graduating senior, or a graduate student, our office can help. It's never too early (or too late!) to begin your job search. Please visit the links to the left to learn more about the many ways VCS can assist you.</p>
<p>We look forward to meeting you soon! </p>
<p>Appointments
Drop-in hours are available for resume reviews and quick questions every Wednesday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in RTH 218.</p>
<p>To schedule an appointment with a career advisor, please call (213) 740-9677.</p>
<p>The Weekly Wire
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<p>Not that I've seen directly, but you should understand, there's more to it.</p>
<p>Most of the people who guest-speak in the honors program are outside people and just as many are from industry as academia, and quite a few are from outside engineering as well. This is a great opportunity to network with them and if something piques your interest you already have an "in" to talk to them and try to get internships.</p>
<p>As an honors program student, while you're not guaranteed anything, you (for example) have advantages when applying for merit research money. I was asked this year to help interview trustee scholarship candidates in engineering (I had to decline, though).</p>
<p>In all, the engineering honors is worth it, considering the committment is so small (only a 1 unit course, show up 12 weeks out of 15 and you pass guaranteed)</p>