Honors Program Chances

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<p>I am considering Drew, and was wondering what my chances at getting into their honors program would be?</p>

<p>I attend a rather challenging college-prep Catholic school. </p>

<p>Grades:</p>

<p>Classes are categorized as either honors (regular level) or advanced (higher level).</p>

<p>Freshman year:
-General English ADV: A-
-World History ADV: A
-Algebra II ADV: A-
-Spanish II ADV: A
-Biology (regular level; no higher level offered): A-
-Religion (regular level; no higher level offered): A</p>

<p>Sophmore year:
-English Literature ADV: B+
-European History ADV AP: B+
-Geometry ADV: A-
-Spanish III ADV: A+
-Chemistry ADV: A-
-Religion (regular level; no higher level offered): A</p>

<p>Junior year:
-American Literature ADV: A- or B+ (I’m not sure which; my last quarter grade may have brought my average to a B+, though I’m not sure since I don’t know my numerical grade, only the letter grade; my grades by quarter are B+, A, A, B-)
-American History ADV AP: B
-Pre-calculus ADV: A-
-Spanish IV ADV: A+
-Biology II ADV: A-
-Religion (regular level; no higher level offered): A</p>

<p>Here are the courses I’m taking in senior year:
-World Literature ADV
-Sociology (regular level; no higher level offered; chosen out of the following options: 20th-century history, psychology, and sociology)
-Calculus ADV AP
-Spanish V ADV
-Physics (regular level; no higher level offered)
-World Religions (regular level; no higher level offered)
I’m expecting to get all A’s in senior year.</p>

<p>Test Scores:</p>

<p>SATs: 1350 combined without writing; 2020 with writing
-Math: 660
-Critical Reading: 690
-Writing: 670 (I know the writing isn’t required, but is it considered if submitted?)</p>

<p>SAT IIs: (I know it’s not required, but is it considered if submitted?)
-Biology: 720</p>

<p>I will be retaking the SATs in October, I’ll be retaking the subject test (and taking more) in
November, and I’ll be taking the ACTs in September.</p>

<p>AP exams (not sure if considered):</p>

<p>-European History: 5
-US History: awaiting score</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Girl Scouts (3 years going on 4)
-Spanish Club (3 years going on 4)
-Swim Team (3 years going on 4)
-Science Club (2 years going on 3)
-Math Team (2 years going on 3)
-Ski Team (1 year)
-Volunteering at a local hospital for a school year; will find a new location for next year
-Venture Crew, a co-ed scouting group that just started in my town, associated with the Boy Scouts (just started in May and I plan on sticking with it)</p>

<p>My school doesn't rank.</p>

<p>I can’t think of anything else I can say at the moment. I’m sorry if this isn’t enough information. Thank you to anyone who is able to answer or give any advice! I really appreciate the help and consideration!</p>

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<p>Excellent chance, especially if you keep up your grades. I think you should inquire with Drew though and find out more info.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much for your opinion! I really appreciate it, and I’ll be sure to ask the admissions office. I really appreciate your help!</p>

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<p>You’re welcome, they didn’t have that program when my son started, but there are a lot of perks, money, computer, etc. He enjoyed his 4 years at Drew, a bit small at times, but the interaction with his professors, small classes, were great. He is still emailing one of them about a project, he was never a number.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Great interaction with professors like that is one of the main things I’m looking for in a college. Thank you!</p>

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<p>My daughter attends Drew and chose it over larger schools because of the close knit atmosphere and friendly demeanor of everyone on campus. While it is a small university, it is one where you will be challenged by professors and classmates - there is no place to hide due to small class size!</p>

<p>Make sure to visit Drew during an Open House. The campus is beautiful and the information sessions are worth attending. </p>

<p>Drew students are an active group, so join a team, or club. Take advantage of all that is available on campus and in the surrounding area.
There are several museums and historic sites nearby. Restaurants and shopping in Madison (and a short train ride away in Morristown) offer lot of variety.</p>

<p>Leadership, fellowship, volunteerism and a “Green” attitude will go far at Drew. Make yourself stand out on your admission forms. </p>

<p>I wish you good luck in your college search!</p>

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<p>Thank you for the information! I’ve been hearing a lot of positive things like that about the school. And I do plan on taking advantage of the clubs and activities, regardless of where I go.</p>

<p>What are some of your daughter’s least favorite things about the school? </p>

<p>And thank you for the good wishes! I hope your daugher continues to succeed! :D</p>

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<p>If there is one thing that all universities have in common, I would have to say it is the food. </p>

<p>When I asked my daughter to comment on her least favorite thing about Drew, she said that it would have to be the cuisine. </p>

<p>This is not to say that the food at Drew is in any way unacceptable, but that it can become the “same old, same old”. There are bright spots though - “Taco Wednesday” is one of them. Some of the student organizations also sponsor events which highlight ethnic dishes, along with the chance to find out more about their club. Drew has a snack bar, coffee house (T.O.E. - The Other End), and “The Space” for late night munchies.</p>

<p>There are microwaves in all of the dorms. A small refrigerator for your room is a good idea. So is dry cereal for the midnight study sessions. My favorite is Fruit Loops!</p>

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<p>Ha ha, thank you for asking your daughter. I haven’t heard very many good things about the food at any college.</p>

<p>And thank you for the advice!</p>

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<p>I remember my son getting a lot of free pizza and sometimes the professors would have cooking contests, baking contests and those were nice too.
My son found cereal, granola, etc. a nice snack and nachos were easy to make with some shredded cheese and nacho chips and a microwave. You get to know through practice how to enhance what you have.
He also said, the food was “okay” but he never expected it to be great, so you find what’s good and avoid what’s not. Overall, visitors would tell him it was better than their college.</p>