<p>hey:
I have a friend (going into 11th grade) who got a letter informing her that she got into the prefreshman program (something like that):try to say that "if she applied and got accpeted into the program" she could skip 12th grade, and go to USC as a "pre-freshman". As a result, it guarantees schooling after her 12th grade -or- i guess u could say, "pre freshman year in college". Have any of you heard of this?</p>
<p>Sorry but I don't think such thing exists.</p>
<p>Here's more info about this Resident Honors Program--it definitely DOES exist & allows 50 students to participate every year. You can click on the link for an on-line brochure for even more info.</p>
<p>Brochure link is here:
<a href="http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/general_studies/RHP/ie.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/general_studies/RHP/ie.html</a></p>
<p>It is something that can be considered but must be carefully weighed, pros & cons. I'm glad my son was able to enjoy his senior year in HS, before going off to college, but every situation & student is different. It sounds like a very interesting program for the right students.</p>
<p>As a student, you would pay as much as all other freshmen, basically, or over $46,000 for 2006-2007, but be guaranteed a merit scholarship of at least $8000, bringing your net cost "down" to about $38,000--less if you get more merit or need-based aid.</p>
<p>The FAQs & brochure likely answer more of your questions. I know my son wasn't ready for the college experience last year but seems to be loving being a freshman at USC this year.</p>
<p>RHP is a very highly selective program - if she got in then it's definitely worth considering.</p>
<p>it's full freshman admission, also. By coming early you can satisfy whatever high school requirements you still have, and complete your freshman year at the same time. You are considered a full admitted student to USC also. I think almost all RHP students stay on after freshman year and finish at usc.</p>
<p>It's a tremendous opportunity for intelligent and self-motivated students to get a leg up plus guaranteed early college admission</p>
<p>It's more around 25 students, not 50. You are considered a freshman, nothing really different from all the other admitted students, except that you get some extra support and counseling and a group of other people going through the same thing.</p>
<p>weird, i got a letter from this program today, it said someone had nominated me for it or something. i'm considering applying.</p>
<p>Yeah, I got that letter back in the day. I didn't apply though, because I had already skipped a grade and skipping another grade might be too much. Still, it's a great opportunity. If you feel like HS isn't challenging you and you can handle college, by all means apply. I actually know someone in RHP and he seems to be doing well.</p>
<p>One other thing to consider--not sure the merit money offered to these students would be as high as the full-tuition possible as a Trustee scholarship. This year, there are only 20 enrolled under this program.</p>
<p>It is a great honor to be nominated, but would require serious thought & discussion before making the choice to opt out of your senior year of HS (depending on the opportunities at your HS, of course).</p>
<p>RHPers are in the same pool when applying for scholarships. I know at least a few RHPers who have Trustee scholarships. I was an RHP admit last year, and I have the Presidential scholarship (half tuition).</p>
<p>It's just that you might be able to have an awesome senior year & get yourself in the running for more money if you have one more year of HS than if you end HS one year earlier than you would otherwise. Congrats on your presidential scholarship--awesome!</p>
<p>I think your chances of getting merit aid are higher through RHP than through regular admission.</p>
<p>RHP students are guaranteed at least $8000 in merit aid, per the site I posted above.</p>
<p>My son was accepted into the 21 member RHP class of 2010. Unfortunately at the last minute we had to have him withdraw. </p>
<p>When I first found out about the program, I did a search on it. The most interesting thing I found was: <a href="http://www.madmyshele.com/writings/rhp/02_background.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.madmyshele.com/writings/rhp/02_background.htm</a></p>
<p>This was a thesis written by a former RHP student. From it:
"Penny Von Helmolt is the program’s director. In recruiting students for RHP, she is “targeting numbers and what they suggest.” The first step is to reach out to students who have done well on the Scholastic Aptitude Test in tenth grade. She considers these to be “fast track” students because “there’s no reason to take the SAT in tenth grade unless you’re a lunatic” -- or are pushing extra-hard to achieve high marks for the “real” SAT in eleventh grade. In August, brochures are sent to the top 4% of these students, about 25,000 high school juniors. Another blanket-mailing takes place in November, to say “you’ve been back in high school for a few months now. Aren’t you bored yet?” From these two mailings, there are 1,500 requests for applications. After the rigorous requirements, about 400 completed applications make it back. About sixty students are selected based on intelligence, independence, curiosity, and maturity."</p>
<p>Fascinating--my S took the SAT in 7th & 8th grades (with the JH CTY program), but never took it in 9th or 10th grades & never heard about this program. I'm glad he enjoyed his senior year in HS, but can see how the program would be attractive to many HS students attending HSs not meeting their needs.</p>
<p>that's funny, because i only took the psat sophomore year (my school makes all spohs take it) and i talked to kids who did better than me and they didn't get any info about it. weird. it sounds like a pretty neat program, though, especially that it ties in with the "thematic option" honors program. i'm definately gonna look into it more.</p>
<p>i think you need to take the full SAT, not just the PSAT.</p>
<p>yea I have a friend who went into this program</p>
<p>It looks like they get a good number of applicants to the program. Though it looks like they could get more if they did a blanket mailing to those that score well on the 10th grade PSATs.</p>
<p>I wonder how many of the students continue on to USC the following year and whether they actually go in as sophomores or not.</p>
<p>Most RHPers stay after their first year. In my class (entered Fall 2005), I believe only two or three transferred to other schools.</p>
<p>so could you guys give me a little more info about the program. are you happy with your choice to enter the resident honors program? also, how's the transition?</p>