University Scholars Program for 3/17

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northeastern University
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<p>It is not the same. NMF are automatically enrolled in honors (just like the university scholars). Both NMF and Scholars are full tuition and require community service hours (honors and the deans scholarships do not require community service hours.) The scholars program is much more elite and has access to assigned mentors, advisers, and the top level of the university (they meet with the president, etc.). Since the program is only one year old I don’t think all the benefits have played out yet - scholars program students will probably get top picks at co-ops etc. The scholars are expected to pair with these assigned advisers for research, dialogues, etc. There are also scholars only events for team building etc.</p>

<p>Interestingly it says that- University Scholars must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) to retain their scholarship</p>

<p>the honors program website says - Students matriculating in September 2012 or thereafter must obtain a 3.5 GPA to maintain good standing and graduate with Honors Distinction. Honors Students matriculated earlier must maintain a 3.4 GPA to remain in good standing and graduate with Honors Distinction. First-year students must achieve a GPA of 3.0 by the end of their spring semester. Those first-year students who have a cumulative GPA of less than 3.0 at the end of the spring semester will no longer be eligible to participate in the Honors Program.</p>

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<p>Thanks, kiddie for the good information. We are looking forward to learning more about all that the program has to offer when we visit in March.</p>

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<p>interested in learning more about the Scholar’s program. Have your students been accepted already when receiving the invitation to visit?</p>

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<p>Yes, acceptance then a few days or a week later, the invitation to visit came.</p>

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<p>Notification of admission to the university scholars program was also included in the acceptance letter</p>

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<p>For those who attended the the University Scholars Weekend. Have you sent in your deposit?</p>

<p>Date?
Major?
Geographic Location?
or
Opted out and are going Elsewhere?
Location?</p>

<p>We are still waiting on 7 colleges March 28th seems to be a big day for us. We should be able to make a quick decision on April 1:-D</p>

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<p>@gamer
-have not yet sent in my deposit, but I did purchase some northeastern apparel right after the closing remarks on Monday, with my stuffed Husky in tow ^.^

  • major: health science
  • I live in NY</p>

<p>I had a FANTASTIC time at the welcome event and it made me love northeastern even more. I have one decision coming out on the 29th(my last one) but I will most likely choose northeatern.</p>

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<p>For the co-ops part - having Univresity Scholars might be seen as a bonus on your resume, but since you interview for co-ops with the employers, the university doesn’t offer the co-op positions; it’s sort of a secondary effect.</p>

<p>I’m a third year with NM scholarship (pre-University scholars). From what I’ve seen helping out (such as hosting students for the visit weekend and knowing a number of the current freshmen), there is a lot of overlap between USP and NM. Some of the advantages they offer, such as a close relationship with a research professor to act as an advisor, you can develop on your own; I work very closely with a professor in research. USP just sort of helps you get the ball rolling.</p>

<p>In a certain sense, it’s what you make of it, as with any scholarship or program. I expect the program to develop more in the future. It’s definitely a great opportunity, though, and the students I met this past weekend all seemed fantastic!</p>