In the age of AI-generated writing, the Honors Program values applicants’ own thinking, experiences, and voice. Work created by you, not by artificial intelligence, will be most advantageous for this application. We are looking for insight, curiosity, and genuine engagement—not perfection.
Application Materials
Technical issues can happen. Plan ahead. Give yourself at least a few days in advance to prepare and submit your materials. You never know when you'll experience technical difficulties.
Unofficial Transcript and Senior Year Courses
A PDF Version of Your Essay
Activities
Extenuating Circumstances (Optional)
Application Do's and Don'ts
Do's:
Read the instructions for the transcripts, essay, and activities.
Make sure you are answering the essay prompt.
Ask someone to look over your materials before you submit your application! Proofreading can go a long way.
Give yourself time to submit your application. Don't wait till the last minute.
Reach out to the Admissions team with any questions!
Don'ts:
Upload unnecessary materials, such as your resume, pictures of yourself, or anything we don't ask for.
Pander. Your accomplishments and experiences are important but don't pander to the admissions office. We can see right through it.
Recycle an essay that you've written for another application, especially if it doesn't actually answer our prompt!