<p>I was invited into an honors program (at CMU), but have been accepted to Cornell and Chicago. I can still do the same majors I intend to at any college. Disregarding fit, location, money etc., will this honors program be more prestigious, and helpful in jobs/grad schools etc. than one of my other two options?</p>
<p>I would ignore the honors college enticement and choose based on other factors. You might still choose CMU for reasons other than honors college but, personally, I love Cornell.</p>
<p>Depends somewhat on the major.</p>
<p>What do you want to major in? CMU is a great and in technical/science majors I would rather go to CMU.</p>
<p>I want to do econ at Chicago and at CMU computational finance. At Cornell im in the engineering school but I'd probably transfer to economics.</p>
<p>I did the Honors program at a state school and it's probably one of the best decisions I've ever made. DEFINITELY don't make that your deciding factor, but know that it has worked out well for plenty of other people. You usually get personal attention, priority scheduling, opportunities to do research, special classes, the benefit of being a top student - it depends on the school, of course, but that's all great stuff.</p>
<p>However, I don't think the the honors program is more prestigious. It's usually the benefits (mentioned above) that can help make you stand out to future employers.</p>
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<p>I strongly doubt it. Being in the honors program in and of itself doesn't carry a lot of prestige. What will matter is what you do at whatever college you end up attending, not what you did in high school, which after all, is what got you into the honors program.</p>
<p>The honors program may or may not offer extra opportunities that WILL look good/make a difference. I would look at it from that perspective, what are the opportunities I am offered and how will they help me.</p>