Are all National Merit Finalist’s automatically admitted into the Honors College? Thanks.
They had to apply by 3/1 like everyone else. Whether it is automatic from that point- will let you know on April 1.
I don’t think it’s automatic for anyonre. It’s all about the essays.
It would be unexpected if UF and the State legislature felt that NMF status was worth X dollars/year but not worth admitting into Honors, imo.
When do they announce who got into Honors?
I think that date is bc they wait until after Ivy decisions are out.
I doubt that. The applications were due only on March 1, so that gives them only a month to read hundreds of essays. I think it’s just a matter of having enough time to get them all done. They also are squeezing in an honors visitation day on April 12, so they have to get them done before that.
NM doesn’t guarantee admission into Honors anymore (it used to a few years ago!). But, it’s a nice little boost. You’ve already heard by this point on the decision though
If you’re a NM finalist, I’d definitely suggest staying in-state, unless you get a full ride elsewhere or are being drawn to some very specific program. The scholarship money you’d get in Florida is HUGE now, and you’ll likely have enough to cover not just the basics but also all the little costs here and there (things add up fast) and maybe even treat yourself every once in a while 