Honors Program: Chance + Info

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Hello! I’m applying to the University of Delaware as my second choice school, and I’m pretty confident I’ll get in. However, I’m not so confident regarding the Honors program - I know I’m a good student, but I don’t quite know much about the program or it’s applicants. Can anyone give me some information about the program (it’s benefits, what I should expect, etc), and chance my application for it?

Personal info:

Gender: Female
Race: White
Location: Delaware, United States
Attended the UD Edge program during Summer '15

Academics:

SAT I: 2090 Superscore (Rdng 760 Math 680 Wtng 650)
SAT II: Bio E 660, Physics 530, Lit 710, Math I 740
ACT: 33 (Eng 32 Math 27 Rdng 36 Sci 35) - Took a second one Oct2015
Class Rank: UnWgt 13th, Wgt 12th
GPA: UnWgt 3.913, Wgt 4.239

Extracurricular activities:

  1. Gay/Straight Alliance, Vice President (10th, 11th, 12th) (2h/w, 34w/y) - Organized and directed activities, aided in fundraising opportunities and attended LGBT+ summits and events on club's behalf.
  2. Robotics Club (12th) (4h/w, 34w/y) - Wrote grant requests, organized funds, attended competitions. Team won Duel on the Delaware off-season competition.
  3. Public Library, Volunteer (10th, 11th, 12th) (2h/w, 9w/y) - Assisted with the annual summer reading programs, shelved books and organized library, assisted patrons with technical and computer issues.
  4. School Library, Aide (11th, 12th) (11h/w, 36w/y) - Shelved books, organized library, assisted patrons with technology issues. Personally overseeing the reorganization of the fiction section.
  5. Choir, Baritone (9th) (2h/w, 36w/y) - Participated in two seasonal concerts. Choir earned a Superior Ranking at the ACSI High School Fine Arts Festival.
  6. Choir, Bass II (12th) (4h/w, 36w/y) - Participating in three seasonal concerts. Will attend a competition at Six Flags in Spring 2016.
  7. German Saengerbund, Day Camp Assistant (9th, 10th, 11th) (15h/w, 2w/y) - Worked with and was responsible for children, teaching German language and culture.

Recommendations: One from an AP English teacher now administrator) highlighting my character and personality; one from an Honors Anatomy and Physiology teacher highlighting my work ethic, efficiency, and efficacy. An Other recommendation from University of Delaware professor Alan Fox, who I took a class with over the summer, and another recommendation from my school librarian.

Essays: Common App essay taking the first prompt (the “key aspect of your identity” one), discussing how I am a transgender female and how this aspect of my life has affected and continues to affect my life. [http://tinyurl.com/o9owhey] Honors essay discussing how I believe homophobia, transphobia, and ableism are extremely important social issues that must be amended. [http://tinyurl.com/ob7fghv]

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I would say it’s very likely you’ll be accepted. Fantastic job on your essays, and if your recommendations are as you say, I think you should be feeling very good. SATs could be higher, but it is UD, not an Ivy so it shouldn’t negatively affect your chances too much. You seem like a very dedicated student and I hope your efforts work out for you.

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I’m OOS but for reference I was accepted into the honors program last week with a 2200 (my math and writing are higher than yours but my reading is lower than yours)