<p>Any insight? I'm not sure of the benefits of taking part in the program, although a student told me their course load is barely different than that of any other student.</p>
<p>Thanks (:</p>
<p>You have to take extra honors classes and the only benefits that are “okay” are</p>
<p>-you get to check out books for an entire quarter (instead of 2 weeks like everyone else)
-it gets to go on your resume/transcript (but it’s not overly impressive)</p>
<p>You also get special counseling, which is helpful.</p>
<p>There are also Departmental Honors programs that are more impressive (especially if you’re planning on Grad School). That also involves honors classes and some special project. The exact details depend on the department.</p>
<p>you also get the choice for an alternate major if you’re not accepted for your initial one and if you complete the program and have the financial need you’re awarded $5000 in scholarships when you transfer to UCLA</p>
<p>Thanks for the insight! All of you really aided my decision, I think I’ll wait a quarter or two to apply (:</p>
<p>Do honors students get to register for classes earlier?</p>
<p>Nooooooooooooooo</p>
<p>You do get to check out library books for several months longer though.</p>
<p>Do you have to be in the Honors Program to take honors courses at Letters & Science? Do you need overrides?</p>
<p>No, but for some Honors Collegium courses the consent of the instructor is required. Those serve honors students first IIRC. At a certain point it should be opened up to everyone, if there are still spots.</p>
<p>Departmental Honors courses are open to anyone.</p>