<p>I have a few questions about the honors program. My daughter, who is OOS, was a point shy on her Act and did not receive an invite to apply to honors so she is petitioning. She wrote the 2 essays and one haiku plus the application. Is this all she is required to do? My husband said he thought according to the website she was suppose to write an essay, 200 words specific about the honors program. Any other petitioners out there know what the specifics were? Also, do you know % of petitioning students that apply that get in? Is being OOS a knock against her? She really wants to be a part of the honors program!</p>
<p>I attended the Afternoon with Honors day with my son last month. If I recall correctly the director said about a third of the kids get in thru petition, which is pretty good I think. And at least half the kids there sounded like they were petitioning from the questions they were asking. What your daughter did sounds correct, the application, the two essays, and the Haiku. I wouldn’t think being out of state would matter. They also told us that they were going to try to email the kids by April 1st but because it’s a Sunday it could be April 2nd before they’re notified. Good luck to your daughter :)</p>
<p>@FLnative28 thank you so much for your answers. Now we will try to patiently wait tiil 4-1 or 2. Is your son applying?</p>
<p>Yes, he applied. He didn’t petition, though like I said a lot of the kids there were going to. And just because he was invited doesn’t mean he’ll automatically get in. They said they get about 2400 applications and take about 800 kids. Which means over half of those that met the qualifications that they “invited” don’t get admitted. I don’t know if you’ve been there or not because you said you were out of state but the Honors housing is so nice. And the kids that gave us the tour were wonderful. It was funny because I kept thinking “they’re just like him!”. I really hope he gets in because I think the program and the environment would be just what he needs to fit in. For instance, on each floor in the common area the RA posts what classes each kid is taking each semester so they can form study groups and such. And they do lots of dorm centered activities. I think it really helps to keep them focused. I have my fingers crossed!</p>
<p>I agree, my fingers are crossed. My husband and I both went to Fl. We visited the honors college last fall. The honors college would be a great fit for Megan also. She attends a small, (class of 60) all girls school here in Memphis. She wants to go to a large University. I just think having the small community of like minded individuals would be beneficial since she is not going to know another student at UF. It doesn’t seem to bother her as much as it does me:)</p>
<p>Also, yes the Hume housing is very nice. She loved it!</p>
<p>My son is coming from a school of about 2,000, there are over 500 in his graduating class, and I think it will still be a big adjustment period for him. I worry about him too, even though he can’t wait! I think as parents that’s just what we do. 
Let’s check in here after the decisions are out and see it they made it. Maybe they’ll be able to say “Hey” to each other when they get there. :)</p>
<p>sounds good & have a great day</p>
<p>Oooh, I can’t wait until then! 
I’m going to be so sad if I don’t get in. :(</p>
<p>You can go to you my ufl, under self service, and then webmail. My son had a letter. He did not get in. 
They received over 2700 applications and took 700 kids.</p>
<p>I don’t have any letter! :(</p>
<p>We visited Hume Residence Hall about 6 months ago. Nice set up for kids. Two wings
that house 300 + students each. Clean, nice location, priced above most other dorms.
If you have a prepaid you make up the difference from a basic room cost. Common areas
between the wings set up for study. Personally, the difference in cost would be worth
it.</p>
<p>.02 David</p>