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Who is in Honors?
The following information is based on data for the Fall 2009 incoming class.
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Academics: |
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The average test score was a 31 ACT and 1390 on the SAT I (V+M) |
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Test scores ranged from 24 to 36 on the ACT and 1100-1600 on the SAT I (V+M) |
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Students typically ranked within the top 10% of their graduating class |
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The average GPA was 4.0 (on a 4 point scale) |
Demographics: |
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44% were male and 56% were female |
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79% were Ohio residents, 20% were out-of-state residents, and 1% were international students |
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11% were multicultural students |
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10% are first-generation college students |
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Majors broke down as follows: 8% Engineering & Applied Science, 8% Education, Health & Society, 7% Fine Arts, 24% Business, 48% Arts & Science |
High School Activities: |
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98% did volunteer work |
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68% played varsity sports |
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59% were involved in music or theater |
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99% came to Miami with some college credit |
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75% received a state or national award |
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63% had a part-time job |
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84% held a leadership position |
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Interested in enhancing your Miami experience? Whether you are a high school senior or transferring to Miami from another university, you can apply for admission to the Honors Program at the same time you apply to Miami University.
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Eligibility
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There are no minimum criteria to apply. Any student planning to complete or who has completed the Miami University Application is eligible to apply. We encourage you to reflect on your personal goals and academic record and decide for yourself whether Honors would be an appropriate fit for you.
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The Application Process
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- HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Application and deadline information. GO>>
- TRANSFER STUDENTS:
Application and deadline information. GO>>
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| Selection Criteria |
Admission into the Honors Program is both competitive and comprehensive. While students who are accepted typically have outstanding academic records, their applications are reviewed for many factors. All applications to the Honors Program are carefully reviewed for multiple academic and contextual variables, including the following (listed in alphabetical order):
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Class rank |
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Critical thinking ability |
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Demonstrated leadership and teamwork |
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Extra- and co-curricular involvement |
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Grade point average |
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Intellectual Inquiry |
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Potential contributions to diversity including breadth of life experiences, geography, ideology, lifestyle, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or world view |
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Self-awareness and self-understanding |
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Special abilities, talents, and achievements |
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Standardized test scores |
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Strength of high school curriculum |
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Strong commitment to social service |
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Writing ability |
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International Students |
| International students applying to Miami University can also apply to the University Honors Program. The application deadlines and process are the same as for domestic students. International students are encouraged, but are not required, to take the SAT or ACT in order to be considered for admission to the Honors Program. However, they must demonstrate language proficiency, which is determined by their TOEFL or IELTS scores. |
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