<p>Hi fellow Parents - Can anyone tell me more about Honors College at UMass Amherst? How would you compare the offerings/experience to some of the top LAC's? Any first hand experiences? What kind of students would fit in best here? Do students really feel like they are part of a small college or is that just PR? </p>
<p>The price tag certainly makes this an attractive option, but only if it's worthwhile. Thanks for any thoughts!</p>
<p>MGMom
We are interested in the UMass Honors College and will be attending their Autumn Open HOuse on Oct 22..are you local enough to attend that?We're in NY and are going up the night before so we can scope out the surrounding town area.
S is looking for a very specific major and their program was reccommended to him.
We have had great success sending older D through an Honors College in another large Public U,so I'm a convert to the idea already (it was new to me before D's college search).
I've been reading up on UMass's website and look forward to seeing the setup in person.
I'll be happy to answer questions afterwards/write up the visit/ask questions for you in you are unable to attend.The info about the Open House is on their general admissions website or I can provide it..just send me a PM.I've been assured they can meet with Honors College faculty and also with reps from the majors they are interested in.</p>
<p>cathymee - would love to hear about your visit when you return! DS is still a sophomore so we're not visiting yet (I would, but he's not ready!). Please post a report of your visit! Thanks.</p>