<p>I was recently accepted into Cornell a few days ago, but the letter informed me that I was admitted under the HEOP program. I was unsure of what this program was, so I looked up the program on the Cornell site and it says:</p>
<p>"The Higher Education Opportunity and Educational Opportunity Programs coordinated by the State Programs Office, give students who have the potential for academic success, but not the requirements for regular admission, the chance to attend Cornell University."</p>
<p>So does this mean that I am basically not good enough academically for Cornell? I had thought the HEOP program was only based on financial assistance.</p>
<p>Lately, I have been thinking that I would probably be in different classes compared to those who got accepted without HEOP because they would have harder courses. But, is there any way that I can get out of this program? And should I stay in this program?</p>
<p>I lot of people I know from this past summer were in this program. You should stay in this program for sure. You won't be in different classes separated from any other cornell students other than the PSP program you'll be able to participate in. You get to spend this summer at Cornell for free (3 classes, room and board, advising, etc..paid for). It's a good way to get accustomed to the campus and academic level before the real thing starts.</p>
<p>You should definitely not look at this program as a "bad" thing. I know several people who are in HEOP/EOP, and they're doing great! As yousonofatree said, HEOP/EOP students are required to attend the PSP program, where they take classes and become acclimated to the Cornell system. I don't see how this is a bad thing. I was even in PSP, and should be a program assistant for the program this year. FYI: This year's PSP students will be housed in Carl Becker House.</p>
<p>Back to the topic...I know someone who was accepted last year under HEOP and did not attend because he felt that there was something inferior about his acceptance. Let's just say that he really, really regrets that decision. The bottom line is that whether or not you're in HEOP/EOP means nothing: Your degree still says Cornell!</p>
<p>Okay that makes me feel better, but I still need to know if I could get out because my graduation and prom date is very late, I will also be going to China this summer</p>
<p>neat...i'm going to China as well this summer for the Olympics (Aug. 13-26). But yea you can definitely make arrangements to go back home for graduation. i had to do this last year as my high school has graduation on like the last day of classes for non high-schoolers. i don't know about prom though. (is your prom really after june 23???)</p>
<p>What I mean is that am I able to get out of this program entirely before my first year starts and perhaps even during my school year? because i just want to be a normal student</p>
<p>my god....HEOP students ARE normal students. Your way of thinking is completely incorrect (as if HEOP is some inferior student program). Stop it cause you're offending a lot of people.</p>
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Both EOP and HEOP (H/EOP) are New York State programs for New York State residents pursuing a college education, who possess neither the traditional academic profile, nor the financial means to afford college, but demonstrate the potential for success in a competitive academic environment. Students accepted under the H/EOP programs will receive academic and financial counseling, as well as a financial aid package to afford their education.
<p>You are going to be a normal student but with benefits. I was not accepted through HEOP, but I only wished that I did (I don't qualify). i would not say no to benefits and help. As a heop student you will be going to the same classes ,living in the same dorms, eating in the same place, and walking the same campus as all the other students...so yea normal to me.</p>
<p>Which college did you get into?
What did the accpetance letter include?
When did u send questionarr 1, and 2 for HEOP?
Could you provide your stats like SAT, GPA, and EC.
Good luck!</p>
<p>Ive only received 2 out of the 7 colleges I applied to, that is Stony Brook and Cornell (which I got into both)</p>
<p>My acceptance letter contained only 2 sheets, the first accepting me and the second what the summer program consists of</p>
<p>And I have never sent questionaire 1 and 2, but I received the application in an email. The reason I didnt send it was because of the bad rumors of the program. This is why im confused why Im in the prog. rite now...</p>
<p>This isn’t something you apply for. This is more like something you have to take to catch up to academics if you were accepted as a student with weak academics. Sorry, but I’d think 400s are far too low for anything.</p>