<p>This question has probably been overstated, but I still don't have a clear answer. I have been accepted into both schools, but I don't have the proper scores for USF Honors (I'm two points away in any section on the ACT) and I have to know ASAP so I know whether I should retake it or not.</p>
<p>From my research, I think in terms of rigor, they're more or less equal. But USF will help the students out quite a bit with more research opportunities and whatnot. I want some more confirmation on this...</p>
<p>There are several angles you should consider with your decision making. I chose regular USF over regular UF because of some opportunities available to me at USF which weren’t available to me at UF. Every student is unique and should make college selection decision with in mind what is best for him/her and not rely on what the herd is doing just because that’s what everyone else does.</p>
<p>One of the benefits of USF Honors College is priority registration for classes. I’m not in Honors College, but I am eligible for first day priority registration and I can almost guarantee having priority registration will save me the expense and time of having to attend at least one extra semester of college because of course scheduling problems I would most certainly have without priority registration. A semester at USF costs upwards of $8000. If for no other reason attending USF Honors could be better than UF because of the priority registration! That’s just one reason, of course; there are many other things to consider for your situation, but I think, CP, you already answered your question yourself. Maybe take the ACT again and shoot for USF Honors; picking up 2 points isn’t easy, but if you don’t try you’ll always wonder what might have happened if you had tried.</p>
<p>Some USF scholarships are awarded automatically without you having to apply. Others you need to apply for consideration; merit and/or need may be criteria for award. Scholarship money is available, you have to hunt for it!</p>
<p>Thank you for the responses and the information! The priority registration really does seem like a nifty perk…</p>
<p>I have another question: If you have the scores needed, are you automatically in the honors college, or do you have to apply/is there a limit to how many can get in?</p>
<p>I’ve already gotten of the “automatic” scholarships with USF. If I attended there. it’d be monumentally cheaper since I can commute…but with me being silly and impetuous, I really want to see what dorm life is like and want to embrace the college experience fully.</p>
<p>lizard, may I ask what opportunities they offered you?</p>
<p>If they are about the same, in terms of prestige, I’ll probably go with whichever atmosphere appeals to me, I suppose.</p>
<p>New freshmen that meet minimum GPA and test score thresholds will get invites to Honors College. I’d phone the folks at the Honors College and ask about getting in if you are now just short of test score requirement; ask for guidance getting into program. One thing I’ve learned in college is that there are written rules AND unwritten rules. Maybe when you phone they’ll fill you in on any unwritten rules and what you can do to get in.</p>
<p>Athletics were the opportunity available to me at USF. I wanted to continue doing a sport in college and things worked out better for me at USF.</p>
<p>Even if you live in Tampa, you could opt to live in a dorm on campus. Good luck in your decision making; both colleges are excellent.</p>
<p>In my opinion, honors at USF is worth considering, especially if they have a program for you (medical, pharmacy, etc.). They offered me an extra $2,250 for Honors scholarship.</p>
<p>I’m stuck with the same decision: USF vs UF. I’m leaning towards USF. Even though my dual enrollment credits would be counted at UF and not the program I want to do at USF, USF has a better program for my end goal.</p>
<p>Prestige is largely overrated in my opinion. Outside of florida, UF isn’t viewed as much better than any other universities in florida. The subject matter doesn’t change, and a student can do well at any school they choose to if they put in the effort.</p>