<p>I already got some stuff finished on my GWU app, and they have already received my counselor recommendation but today GWU sent me an Honors College brochure. Does this mean I could enter their Honors College?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>GW doesn’t have an Honors College, it has an honors program. This is an important distinction. Everyone can apply to the honors program. I have no idea how difficult it is to get chosen. Although I probably qualify, I am not bothering. GW is one of the few schools where I do not see the honors program as necessary or particularly helpful… especially because it’s not an Honors College.</p>
<p>I suppose it depends on what kind of experience you are looking to have. I’m currently in the GW Honors Program (though another girl at my high school was rejected from the program and chose not to attend because of this) and while it’s not near perfect, it can be very helpful if you are in the Elliott School or the College of Arts and Sciences.
It’s always worth applying, I think, because you can always choose to drop out if you decide this isn’t the thing for you. I recommend checking out the website and looking at honors course descriptions to see if something interests you. While certain honors courses are required, they nearly always count towards GCR requirements or even major requirements
There’s also the benefit of early registration for honors students (I can’t tell you how much I loved getting into all the classes I wanted as a freshman) as well as networking opportunities.
I’m not sure how many people who apply make it into the program, but I do know that less than 10% of the student body is in it. It’s decently selective.</p>
<p>What would be the difference between the Honors Program or the Quantitative Scholars program for Math and Science?</p>
<p>Think of the Honors Program as more of an all-encompassing one-students from all schools within GW can apply and there is no one specific focus. That is, you can easily be a biology or international affairs or philosophy major and also be an honors students because you can, for the most part, take honors courses tailored more to your interests (this becomes a lot harder, however, if you’re an engineering student because of the rigid yearly requirements fo that school).
The Scholars in Quantitative and Natural Sciences program is quite different-it’s designed for students really into the sciences and looking to get into research programs. It’s a smaller program with a narrower focus because it’s tailored for students set on majoring in the hard sciences and pre-med students.
You should check with the school for more information on the program:
[Scholars</a> in Quantitative and Natural Sciences Program - The George Washington University](<a href=“http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/learningatgw/specialinterestprograms/quantitativenaturalsciences]Scholars”>http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/learningatgw/specialinterestprograms/quantitativenaturalsciences)
I’m not sure you could feasibly do both programs and also “choose” your own classes in your fresh/soph years, but that’s for you to determine. You also have to directly apply for both; you’re not just invited into the honors program.</p>
<p>If you apply to the BA/MD Program at GW, does that mean that you have to apply to the Honors Program as well? I’m assuming yes…</p>
<p>How do you know if they received your counselor recommendation?</p>
<p>And for the Honors Program, you have to write an essay and stuff. So I think it might be too late to apply to that if you’ve already sent out your Common App, but if you haven’t, then you can write up the essay with the prompt they asked and send it in.</p>
<p>Is this for a transfer?
And I think the honors program requires 2 SAT IIs.</p>
<p>Most to all get that packet. </p>
<p>You can apply to the honors program and get rejected from the honors program. </p>
<p>While it’s worth applying, I don’t see much benefit to it-- other than potential GPA-based (merit) aid.</p>