<p>hi, i was recently sent info from USC about applying to the regent honors program. basically, it lets you enter USC as a freshman after your junior year of high school. i was wondering if anyone knew anything about it (i.e. how hard is it to get into, is it worth it, or any other details). thanks!</p>
<p>Yeah, I got this letter too. I am interested, but I have no idea if this thing is worth it or not. . .it seems scary that you're supposed to skip one year of high school. . .does that mean that you don't become a high school graduate?</p>
<p>hey zipy, what kind of stats do you have? I'm just curious. . .</p>
<p>Well, I was looking at the website, and it says some high schools give honorary diplomas or you can take the GED. So you don't actually graduate I guess. I very much doubt that I'll actually join the program (if I get in) but I'd like to apply.</p>
<p>Ummm, stats? Weeell, on the PSAT, I got 204 (or around there, I don't remember the exact score) without prep. My weighted GPA over the last four semesters of high school is 4.1. And my unweighted is 3.8. AP scores: 5 Calc BC, 4 AB subscore, 4 Euro, 4 Chem. SAT subject scores: 740 Math, 760 Chem. </p>
<p>Extracurriculars: I just became News Editor on my school newspaper (staff writer for 2 years before that), I've been a Student Ambassador for 2 years, I've been Secretary of a Club called The Multi-Cultural Club for a year (and a member the year before), I've been a member of Model United Nations for 2 years, and Yearbook Layout Staff for one year (it sucked by the way).</p>
<p>Can't think of anything else that would be considered a stat. How bout yours? </p>
<p>Do you know by chance if they sent stuff because of PSAT scores or something our schools submitted or what?</p>
<p>agh, and sorry, i meant to write "resident honors program" not "regent honors program" but everyone'll probably figure that out...</p>
<p>Aww. . .it seems nobody is bothering to reply. . .</p>
<p>but anyways, I got a 219 PSAT, 730 Chem, 770 ushistory, 760 chinese, and 5's on chem, apush, and stats. . .</p>
<p>I think it's based just on PSAT scores. . .I can't of any other reason why USC would know about me. . .</p>
<p>Can somebody pleeease give us their opinions on this topic if they have participated or heard of RHP?</p>
<p>lol, maybe its juniors who've taken 3 AP's so far... ehh, or it might just be PSAT's.</p>
<p>yes, pleeeeeeease, someone tell us information.</p>
<p>Hi - thought I might just give a parent's view on USC Resident Honors. My child participated in the program a number of years ago, and it was a wonderful experience. While it's not for everyone, it can be a great option for those who are not feeling especially challenged by their high school experience and who don't mind giving up all the activities such as prom, etc. that comprise the senior year. I don't know if the program has changed since my child participated, but my child came back to graduate with the high school class the following year. USC is a great all around college experience, and if you feel ready to leave home a year ahead of time, it may be worth looking into. Hope this helps, and good luck to all of you whatever you choose to do.</p>
<p>Just some additional thoughts. I do believe, at least at that time, that the invitation to apply was based on PSAT scores. Also, I wanted to say that should you apply and decline if accepted, at least it gives you a little practice and introduction into the college application process that you can use for your senior year.</p>
<p>if ultimately my goal is to go to a HYPSM college, should I consider this program? I would have to apply as a transfer student. . .but then it would be really awkward because I would have to start applying the summer prior to going to USC, and wait for the decision while I am at USC. . .and how would interviews work? Will I be given special consideration since I didn't really graduate from high school?</p>
<p>well, if u put "resident honors program" on ur app, that might be a plus?</p>
<p>thanks sweetcalmom. does anyone know like... around how hard the program is to get into compared with another college? thanks</p>
<p>I think the competition is just as stiff as getting into USC normally.</p>
<p>I wanted to suggest to all of you since you don't seem to be getting many responses here that you may want to try posting your questions directly to the USC forum on this website. Your posts may catch the attention of some current students who could give you some of the information you are seeking. Just to be invited to apply for this program certainly appears to indicate that you are part of a select group and are very good students. I'm quite sure these invitations don't go out to the masses.</p>
<p>When we first heard about RHP, I did a google search on it. I found the following link:
<a href="http://www.madmyshele.com/writings/rhp/02_background.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.madmyshele.com/writings/rhp/02_background.htm</a></p>
<p>which is a thesis written about RHP. It mentions that invitations to apply are sent out to students that took the sat as a sophmore and scored high. The following is a quote from the thesis:</p>
<p>"Penny Von Helmolt is the programs director. In recruiting students for RHP, she is targeting numbers and what they suggest. The first step is to reach out to students who have done well on the Scholastic Aptitude Test in tenth grade. She considers these to be fast track students because theres no reason to take the SAT in tenth grade unless youre a lunatic -- or are pushing extra-hard to achieve high marks for the real SAT in eleventh grade. In August, brochures are sent to the top 4% of these students, about 25,000 high school juniors. Another blanket-mailing takes place in November, to say youve been back in high school for a few months now. Arent you bored yet? From these two mailings, there are 1,500 requests for applications. After the rigorous requirements, about 400 completed applications make it back. About sixty students are selected based on intelligence, independence, curiosity, and maturity."</p>
<p>Just for reference, CMU has a program like this too, and their purpose is also to recruit students who might be headed for MIT or Cal Tech a year early...actually, it's clever marketing on the part of the university.</p>
<p>From what I heard at a CMU info thing we went to, they only take 1-3 students a year into the school a year early. They told us they didn't take anyone a year early in 2005.</p>