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THE PRESIDENTIAL HONORS PROGRAM is made up of a select group of
students chosen as entering freshmen on the basis of demonstrated excellence in
academics as well as leadership, service, and a capacity for intellectual
inquiry. The Program looks for highly motivated students with wide-ranging
interests who have a strong desire to further their education, not only toward
the end of job security or professional advancement, but with the goals of
increasing their knowledge and benefiting their society.
The Program looks for a combination of characteristics that suggests strong
academic potential. Beginning freshmen are considered based on class rank
(generally top 10 percent); ACT/SAT (generally ACT of 27 or higher and
recentered SAT of 1190 or higher); Honors classes, Gifted & Talented
participation; quality of essays; activities, service to school and community;
letters of recommendation; and an interview with the director (finalists only).
Entering classes usually average around 1300 on the SAT and 29 on the ACT and
the top five to seven percent for high school class rank. On a space available
basis, returning students and transfer students with up to a maximum of one year
of college credit may also be considered if they have been enrolled in honors
classes.
Presidential Honors Scholars are free to pursue any major course of study
offered at Tarleton. Students admitted to the Program receive an annual
scholarship of $7,000. During their freshman year they are invited to stay
in the honors wing of Centennial Hall, and they have the opportunity for early
registration each semester.
In return, students in the Program are expected to take full advantage of these
benefits and to maintain a high level of excellence. Presidential Honors
Scholars must maintain at least a 3.4 Tarleton cumulative GPA. They must complete a minimum of 15 hours of solid academic
courses every semester. Students also provide leadership and service to the
University and the community.
Most importantly, Presidential Honors Scholars participate in intellectual and
creative activities, both directed and independent. Presidential Honors Scholars
enroll in Honors core courses offered by the Honors
Degree Program. Also, they take a one-hour Freshman Honors Seminar during
their first fall semester, and, in the spring of their first two years, they
take a special three-hour Honors Seminar. Seminar topics have focused recently
on a variety of subjects including: Media Literacy; Music and Society; the
Development of Scientific Thought; and The Concept of a Liberal Education.
As part of their advanced studies, PHP students participate in an independent
research project during their senior year. They also have the
opportunity to attend a conference or
to participate in summer study abroad.
To download a scholarship application form go to Office
of Scholarships.
If you have comments or suggestions, e-mail Dr. Craig Clifford at cliffor@tarleton.edu
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