Honors Program

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<p>Can someone tell me about the UF Honors program? Is it worth applying to? What benefits will it offer me if I get in?</p>

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<p>That’s a long conversation. :)</p>

<p>Review the website, and read through the Philosophy behind the program, and then let us know what other questions you may have.</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.honors.ufl.edu/Directors-Welcome.aspx”>http://www.honors.ufl.edu/Directors-Welcome.aspx&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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Joining the Honors Program, however, indicates a willingness to fully engage in the academic life of the university. Our students strive to take full advantage of all the opportunities available at this world-class research university. They are not content merely to go to class, write their papers, and ace their exams; they push themselves to learn and experience all they can. To do less is to leave unrealized the vast potential that lies within.

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<p>A lot of folks DON"T want this, they just want to go to class, write those papers and ace their exams (I know I did…especially acing more of those exams…!) However, if you want to get more engaged with the school/campus, then honors can help make that happen. It’s for those that want to do the “extra”.</p>

<p>…and with all that being said, being able to register for classes early is awesome, even if that’s the only reason you join honors for the first 2 years…</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

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<p>Should I appeal for the UF honors program if I missed the SAT cutoff by 20 points? The cutoff was 2070, I got a 2050. I totally meet the GPA requirement, since I have above a 4.0.</p>

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<p>If you want in? Sure. Don’t think of it as an appeal, but an application; with your stats, and a few solid essays, I’m sure you’ll get in.</p>

<p>NOTE: The essays are reviewed (and scored) by current honor students, so they are looking for reasons to let you in and not keep anyone out…</p>

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<p>Thanks for the link @Gator88NE</p>

<p>Can anyone comment on living in Hume? Is it worth it or would I be better off in one of the typical, social “freshmen dorms”?</p>

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<p>@Gator88NE Thanks! You really are helpful! I’ll do the application then, since UF Honors seems to be worth it. I’ll try to put in as much effort as I can for the essays.</p>

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<p>@arrozconleche Don’t kill yourself over these essays! Spend a few hours working on them, put them aside for a day, and then review them one last time before submitting. </p>

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<p>@Gator88NE I wasn’t going to I just meant that I was going to put in more effort, since I didn’t put in much effort into my UF essay.</p>