<p>Can someone tell me about these two programs and how I could apply? I'm going to be applying to UCLA this fall and should I be admitted I will be in the class of 2014. UCLA is my dream school and I want to take full advantage of everything it has to offer. If there are any other programs that UCLA offers please let me know. Thank You.</p>
<p>PEERS is a program just for science majors and it basically helps you better understand your science classes among other things.
A better description can be found at: [PEERS[/url</a>]
I’m in PEERS but they sent me an application for it in the mail without me asking (i didnt know about it until I got the application). So if you declare a science major then I think you just automatically get the application which is pretty easy to fill out.</p>
<p>A description of the honors program can be found here: [url=<a href=“http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors/program.html]UCLA”>http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/honors/program.html]UCLA</a> Honors Programs Academics](<a href=“http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc-care/progpeers.htm]PEERS[/url”>http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/urc-care/progpeers.htm)</p>
<p>you apply for honors as soon as you have a myucla account once youve been admitted when it’s available under honors app, i believe the deadline was april-ish this year[you just need to be in the top 3% of class/other qualification and write a brief essay about what interests you], and peers, if it so happens you are not sent an application via mail, just google it , i lost mine[organizational problems mumble mumble] and found it online. =] congrats on your dreams, they are beautiful and planning helps make them a reality.</p>
<p>Thanks to the both of you. I’m probably going to major in something science related; either engineering or physical/life sciences. Do you think there is any real benefit from doing PEERS besides the mentioned priority enrollment for science classes or is it more of a resume padder?</p>
<p>Are both of you incoming first year or have you experienced these programs already?</p>
<p>no prob, but i honestly cannot say the benefits since i am an incoming first year, i guess i’ll let you know later on. However, since you do get to rub elbows with some major science experts, there are research opps to be found.</p>
<p>Oh okay. Thanks again.</p>
<p>Don’t listen to sapphire, she is not pretty. haha.</p>
<p>As for the PEERS and HONORS program, I heard from current students that theres really no benefits. Do them if they really interest you otherwise I wouldn’t both with it. Good luck with the application process. UCLA is a great school.</p>
<p>^what a meanie-whatever i like my grotesque features lol</p>
<p>if youre into the programs for the purpose of expanding your intellectual pursuits go for it, if not, you may be disappointed to be spending your time contributing to the programs. basically make sure you have other activities you enjoy. Departmental honors is pretty prestigious so I’ve heard, but that is entirely different from honors college, and you will learn about dept honors when you’ve decided your major and plan your classes in such a way as to satisfy those requirements.</p>
<p>I don’t get it but thanks for the advice colleclass. Thanks again sapphire.</p>
<p>I really wouldn’t apply for PEERS unless you really want to get into research or feel like you’re going to need the extra help with science classes. And I definitely would NOT join PEERS just to have something on my resume. The program is not worth it if that’s all you’re looking for. </p>
<p>The major benefit of the PEERS program is that its essentially a way to get your foot in the door to research. Many undergrads have difficulties getting into research labs at UCLA because there’s more students than available research spots. With the PEERS programs, you get introduced to many of the top research scientists at UCLA, and get opportunities to make contacts with them. This will help you apply to summer research programs (like BISEP) to get you introduced to research. Having that experience is what sets you apart from the 20 other students applying for a position in the same research lab as you. </p>
<p>Getting priority enrollment, is essentially the icing on the cake – and definitely VERY useful! However, back in my days as a PEERS student, we used to get $100 stipends evey quarter. Unfortunately, for the current students, they don’t do that anymore. </p>
<p>Also, FYI to those of you that are pre-meds doing the PEERS program – there’s a strong bias in the program for pushing you into research and to do grad school. There’s very little support for pre-meds (and there’s the occasional med school bashing too.)</p>
<p>there is no priority enrollment for peers/honors anymore just to be clear.</p>
<p>dont join peers just to get research. youre a freakin tool if you do. you will probably end up in a crappy lab anyways. there are countless ways to get research, on and off campus, so joining a program like peers or doing a biomed research minor is ■■■■■■■■.</p>