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Honors College Online Application
 

To apply to the Wilkes Honors College online, students need to submit both an FAU online application and an Honors College online supplemental application.

If you prefer, you may instead download and mail in the applications.
Thank you very much for your interest in the Honors College. If you need any assistance with the application process, please contact us at hcadmissions@fau.edu, or phone 800-920-8705.

 

Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FORM

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Selection: The Honors College will admit students whose scholastic performance and abilities demonstrate an active approach to learning and the potential for academic growth. Selection decisions will be based upon the academic record in a college preparatory curriculum, the SAT I or ACT, the candidate’s writing skills as demonstrated through an original writing sample, school and community involvement, liveliness of intellect, capacity of leadership, and the ability to benefit from an honors education.

Academic Preparation: Qualified applicants for admission will have a minimum of 19 academic units in high school, including the following subjects: English (4 units), mathematics (3-4 units), social studies (3-4 units), natural sciences (3-4 units, 2 must contain labs), foreign language (2 units, 2 must be in the same language), and electives (4 units).

Grade Point Average Requirement: Most successful applicants will have a minimum 3.5 weighted grade point average. The Honors College Office of Admissions will calculate the high school grade point average using only grades for academic courses. Honors, Advanced Placement, AICE, and International Baccalaureate courses receive additional weight in the College’s calculation of grade point average. Official high school transcripts must be sent to the Honors College Office of Admissions.

Test Score Requirement: Results from either the SAT I or the ACT are required. The mid 50% ranges for last year’s entering class were 1200-1320 for the SAT I and 27-29 for the ACT.

Writing Sample: The writing sample should be a typed assignment of 500 to 1000 words written for a recent class. The original work with grade, teacher comments, teacher signature, and date must be submitted. The writing sample should reveal a high level of communication and critical thinking. The Honors College prefers that the sample come from an English, social studies or natural science class. These must be mailed to Office of Admissions, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458; or you may scan the writing sample with teacher comments/signature and email it as a pdf attachment to hcadmissions@fau.edu.

Résumé: Applicants are required to submit a résumé of their extracurricular activities, community involvement, honors and awards, and employment. Applicants may complete the final section of this form in lieu of a formal résumé, email it as an attachment to hcadmissions@fau.edu, or mail to Office of Admissions, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458

Letters of Evaluation: Two letters of evaluation are required. At least one of these must be from a counselor or teacher. These must be mailed to Office of Admissions, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458.

 

REMINDER: If you are an applicant for the Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship, the deadline is December 15 for nomination form/letter, essay and all application materials as listed below. For more information visit www.honorscollege.edu, email hcadmissions@fau.edu or call 800/920-8705.

A Complete Honors College Application includes :

❏ FAU Undergraduate Admissions Application (personal statement not required)
❏ Honors College Supplemental Application Form
❏ Application Fee of $30.00 (pay online)
❏ Résumé (see final section of online application)
❏ Official Transcripts and SAT I /ACT Test Score sent to Honors College at FAU: SAT code is 5229 and ACT code is 0729.
❏ Evaluation Letter 1 (mailed to Office of Admissions, Wilkes Honors College at FAU, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458)
❏ Evaluation Letter 2 (mailed to Office of Admissions, Wilkes Honors College at FAU, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458)
❏ Writing Sample (mailed to Office of Admissions, Wilkes Honors College at FAU, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458; or scan and email as pdf file to hcadmissions@fau.edu)

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

TYPE OF APPLICATION (INDICATE ONE):
Early Action (deadline of December 15): Because admission is competitive, students with a strong desire to attend the Honors College should apply under the Early Action Plan. The postmark deadline is December 15. Early Action applicants will be notified of their admission status within six weeks after all required application materials are received. Students admitted by Early Action will be given priority consideration for scholarships.

Regular : Students applying after December 15 will be considered for admission until the freshmen and transfer classes are filled. Because there is a limited space in the entering class and in the residence halls, students are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible and to see that all supporting materials are submitted in a timely manner. Early applications will receive priority in terms of both admissions decisions and scholarship awards. All applicants will be notified of their admission status within six weeks after all required application materials are received.

Term for which you are applying:

TYPE OF ADMISSION (INDICATE ONE):
Early Admission (Apply as a junior in high school)
Freshman
Transfer
Transfer w/FL AA

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Last Name:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Street Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

County:

Country (if non US)

School:

Phone with Area Code:

Social Security Number*:

Birthdate:

Gender:

Email address**:

Intended area of study:

*If you prefer to indicate your social security number over the phone, you may call the Honors College Admissions Office, 1-800-920-8705
** Providing the Honors College Admissions Office with your email address will enable us to communicate with you throughout the application process; please keep a current and active email account on file with us. You can decline being contacted via email by not including your email address on this form.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Test Scores:
ACT I: English Math Reading Science Reasoning Composite
Writing (Optional)

SAT I: Verbal/Critical Rdg Math Writing Essay Subscore

Advanced Credit: What type of advanced credit courses have you taken as part of your academic career? Check all that apply.
Advanced International Certificate in Education (AICE)
Advanced Placement (AP)
Dual Enrollment
Honors
International Baccalaureate (IB)

What is your native language?

What languages other than your native language have you studied in school?
Language: Number of Years:
Language: Number of Years:

RÉSUMÉ: (you may cut and paste into box below, or email as attachment to hcadmissions@fau.edu, or mail to Office of Admissions, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College at FAU, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458)
Community service:

Employment:

Extracurricular/Club Activities:



Honors and awards:

 

updated 12/6/2006

 
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