Honors College? Should I?

<p>Ok so i am planning on going to study engineering and i have sent half my applications already, but i have a quick question. I live in Illinois so UIC is a in state school. Should i apply to their honors college if i plan on being an engineer? I have heard from some people that there is no point if you plan on going into engineering, but not sure if i should trust them.. Any opinions?</p>

<p>Apply…you can always decide later not to join.</p>

<p>The HC may have scholarships, early registration, or other bennies that will be good for you.</p>

<p>Ok, there is an additional essay, but thanks for the input!</p>

<p>Is there advantages for classes dealing with engineering?</p>

<p>Not for classes dealing with engineering, but for the other classes (1/3 classes freshman year won’t be engineering classes, at the very least), for the perks (better dorm, scholarships, sometimes field trip, free printing, special space, opportunities to do research, priority registration - it depends on the school)… Essentially, if you can apply, do. The benefits are real. If you get in and don’t like it you can always turn it down.</p>

<p>Is there advantages for classes dealing with engineering?</p>

<p>Are there any dept honors courses?</p>

<p>If not, and HC students get priority registration, then you’ll have that advantage. You’ll end up with better schedules. </p>

<p>Since money is an issue for your family, I would think trying for a HC scholarship would be good.</p>