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Is
the Wilkes Honors College a public
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How
does the Wilkes Honors College differ
from Honors Programs and other Honors
Colleges? |
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What
have graduates of the Wilkes Honors
College gone on to do? |
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Does
the Honors College accept advanced placement
(AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)
credit? |
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How
do we evaluate the International Baccalaureate? |
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How
is high school GPA calculated in the
admissions decision? |
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Are
we participating in the Florida Prepaid
Program? |
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Do
we accept transfer students? |
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Will
the Honors College prepare me for medical
school, law school, or other professional
programs? |
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What
opportunities are there for athletes
who want to compete in collegiate sports? |
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What
intramural sports do we offer? |
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What
is the size of the student body? |
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What
degrees are granted? |
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Why
does the Honors College have concentrations
instead of majors? |
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Is
there a place for a person like me? |
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Is the Wilkes Honors College a public institution?
Yes, the Wilkes Honors College is a selective public college--part of the Florida
state university system. Students will receive an education comparable to that
of a small private liberal arts college but for a small fraction of the cost. |
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How
does the Wilkes Honors College differ
from Honors Programs and other Honors
Colleges?
In honors programs or at most other Honors Colleges, students take a limited
number of honors courses or seminars, with the majority of their courses being
the same as the courses taken by non-honors students at their university. At
the Wilkes Honors College, our students take a full curriculum of honors courses designed for them. In honors programs or most other Honors Colleges, faculty teach only one or a few of their courses as honors courses,
while the majority of their teaching is in their regular department at the University.
At the Wilkes Honors College, the Honors College faculty are housed full-time
in the Honors College. This allows our students and faculty to form a living-learning
community that lasts throughout the students' undergraduate careers. At the same
time, our students and faculty are able to take advantage of the resources of
Florida Atlantic University, a large and expanding public university with a wealth
of opportunities. |
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What
have graduates of the Wilkes Honors College
gone on to do?
While we are still young and have only had a few graduating classes so far, already
our students have placed into outstanding graduate and professional schools.
Wilkes Honors College graduates have gone on to law school, medical
school, and graduate programs in areas such as chemistry, rhetoric, English,
psychology, mathematics, neuro-psychology, and political science: a selected list is available online. Other students went directly to work, be it
for businesses such as banks and investment firms, the healthcare industry, nonprofits,
or for government. |
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Does
the Honors College accept advanced placement
(AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)
credit?
Yes. Students may earn credits for Advanced Placement examinations as specified
in the Florida Atlantic University catalog. In most cases credit is given for
a score of 3 or above though for some examinations, such as history, a score
of 4 or 5 is required. We will accept up to 30 credits for work done prior to
entering the Honors College. Advanced Placement credits may be counted towards
Honors Core requirements. Students arriving with 30 credits will be eligible
for sophomore standing.
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How do we evaluate the International
Baccalaureate?
The Honors College awards credit based on scores achieved on IB Diploma program
examinations. Students who have not been awarded the IB Diploma will be awarded
6 credit-hours in the subject areas of each IB higher level examination on which
they scored 5 or above. Students with a score of 4 on subject areas will receive
3 credit-hours. Students who have been awarded the IB Diploma will be awarded
up to 30 credit hours. For further details consult the FAU catalog.
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How
is high school GPA calculated in the
admissions decision?
We use statewide criteria. For example, only non-elective courses (English, mathematics,
science and social sciences) will be included in the calculation.
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Are
we participating in the Florida Prepaid
Program?
Yes.
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Do
we accept transfer students?
Yes. Transfer students who are qualified will be accepted on a space available
basis.
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Will
the Honors College prepare me for medical
school, law school, or other professional
programs?
The Honors College will provide excellent preparation for medical school. You
should keep in mind that admission to medical school does not require any particular
major. Instead, it requires a strong academic record, a competitive MCAT (Medical
College Admission Test) score and the completion of certain prerequisite courses.
The Honors College will offer all of these courses as well as assistance with
MCAT preparation and with the application process. This also applies to students
who intend to enter other health professions such as dentistry, optometry, pharmacy,
veterinary medicine, and physical therapy.
Students considering careers in law will also receive excellent preparation in
the Honors College. Again, no particular major is required for admission to law
school. Law schools require strong analytical and writing skills, an outstanding
academic record, and a competitive LSAT (Law School Admission Test) score. The
Honors College's emphasis on writing and critical thinking will provide students
the skills law schools admissions committees seek. In addition, advisors will
provide information about law schools and assist with the application process. The Honors college also has exciting pathway programs for those wishing to pursue careers in teaching, nursing, or business. |
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What
opportunities are there for athletes
who want to compete in collegiate sports?
The Honors College provides opportunities for intramural sports at the Jupiter
campus. Participating in intercollegiate athletics while completing the rigorous
academic requirements will require a high degree of energy and motivation, as
well as efficiency and organization. The Honors College is aware that many outstanding
athletes are also excellent students, and we encourage and support student athletes. |
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What
intramural sports do we offer?
We offer a number of sports including basketball, flag football, softball, soccer, table tennis,
tennis, ultimate and golf frisbee, volleyball, and water polo. There is also access to gym facilities along with the possibilities available at the Boca campus for the committed, dedicated athlete.
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What is the size of the student body?
The College has close to 400 students. The John D. MacArthur Campus is shared by the Honors
College and the other colleges of Florida Atlantic University, and has approximately 2,000 students. |
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What
degrees are granted?
Students will receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences. While there are no
majors per se, there is a functional equivalent in the "Concentration." A
student who concentrates in philosophy will receive a B.A. in Liberal Arts and
Sciences with a concentration in philosophy, rather then a B.A. in philosophy.
The requirements for a concentration are similar to the requirements for a major. |
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Why
does the Honors College have concentrations
instead of majors?
The Honors College has chosen to award degrees with concentrations rather than
in majors to allow students to develop innovative and interdisciplinary focuses
of study that go beyond traditional majors. The Honors College offers the same
traditional courses of study available at most other undergraduate institutions,
and for students who choose one of these areas (such as biology, English, philosophy,
political science, psychology) a concentration will be the same as a major. The
requirements for the concentration will be as rigorous and demanding as the requirements
for a major. But the use of concentrations rather than majors opens the door
for students to explore programs of study otherwise unavailable at many colleges
confined only to majors.
Students graduating with a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a concentration
will be just as prepared for graduate or professional school as students graduating
with a B.A. in a major. |
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Is
there a place for a person like me?
Our goal is to create the optimal environment for the intellectual and personal
development of all women and men in our academic community. This can only occur
in a diverse and broadly tolerant community, one which nurtures the strengths
and talents that lie within each of us. We are committed to providing a top quality
education to all, regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
physical capabilities, socioeconomic status, or religious affiliation. |
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