Freshmen Honors Programs Application (University Honors Program, Raikes School of Computer Science & Management, and College of Business Administration Honors Academy) PAGE 1 Freshmen Honors Programs Application: Welcome This application allows you to apply for the University Honors Program (http://admissions.unl.edu/discover/honors/honors-‐program.aspx), the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management (http://admissions.unl.edu/discover/honors/raikes.aspx), and to the College of Business Administration Honors Academy (http://admissions.unl.edu/discover/honors/cba-‐honors-‐ academy.aspx). Applicants to the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management and/or College of Business Administration Honors Academy are automatically considered for admission to the University Honors Program. In other words, the University Honors Program is considered university-wide and encompasses other honors programs. All students who are admitted to the Raikes School and CBA Honors Academy are also admitted to the University Honors Program. Learn more about each of the honors programs on the following website, http://admissions.unl.edu/discover/honors.aspx. Selection & Application Selection for the honors programs is based on academic record (standardized test scores, grade point average, coursework, and class rank), academic interests, and the additional information provided in the application. The greatest consideration in the decision is given to the applicant's academic record. Information such as test scores, class rank, and GPA will be provided by the Office of Admissions to the honors programs. Please ensure that an official copy of your high school and any college transcripts, as well as test score reports have been sent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Admissions (http://admissions.unl.edu/). The remaining questions on this application ask for a listing of the courses you’re taking and those you plan to take during your senior year, a listing of all college equivalent courses you’ve taken or will take by fall, basic resume information, and one Common Application essay question. You may complete the application in a single instance or return at a later time to modify and submit the application. Before getting started, be sure to review the Honors Application Guide online at admissions.unl.edu/honors-‐application. Deadlines There are a limited number of spaces available in each program. For priority consideration, the deadline is November 15 for all programs. All applications should be completed no later than March 1. Important: The Raikes School and CBA Honors Academy may reach capacity following the November 15 application review period. It’s recommended that students contact these programs for more information about program admission. Get Started PAGE 2 Freshmen Honors Programs Application: Page 2 In order to maintain a secure site, MyRed has a timeout function set to 60 minutes. If you feel you need longer to complete the questions on this page, please save your application by using the button at the bottom of this page or use an alternative program (e.g. Microsoft Word, text pad) to develop your answers, and then copy and paste your responses into the application. What programs are you applying for? University Honors Program Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science & Management College of Business Administration Honors Academy Course Information 1. List all current or previous college equivalent courses taken. Course Title Course Type Institution Name Grade School Year Taken asdfasdf,asdf 2. List senior year courses not already included in the list above. Course Title Semester Taken 3. List the highest level of mathematics that will be completed by the fall. Activities and Experience 4. Please enter your resume information. Resumes should be one page in length. Be aware that the online submission form removes all formatting, so it's important to keep your text layout as simple as possible. To see how it will appear for reviewers, copy and paste your resume into a plain text editor (e.g., Notepad for Windows users, TextEdit in plain-text mode for Mac users). You can use simplified bullets, all caps, and line breaks to indicate headings or to draw attention to important information. Find samples of resumes and guidelines about what your resume should include at http://admissions.unl.edu/honors-‐ application#sample 5. Describe your computer science and business experience, including course-related experience, work experience and extracurricular activities. (250 words or less) 1000 characters remaining. 6. Select one of your service or extra-curricular activities and describe what the experience meant to you. (250 words or less) 1500 characters remaining. 7. Indicate your professional goals. (25 words or less) Go b ack to Save and 500 Page characters 1 remaining. continue later Save and go to Page 3 PAGE 3 Freshmen Honors Programs Application: Page 3 In order to maintain a secure site, MyRed has a timeout function set to 60 minutes. If you feel you need longer to complete the questions on this page, please save your application by using the button at the bottom of this page or use an alternative program (e.g. Microsoft Word, text pad) to develop your answers, and then copy and paste your responses into the application. Essay Response* Please select and answer ONE of the following questions: • Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story • Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lesson did you learn? • Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? • Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? • Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family? 2000 characters remaining. (Optional) If there is anything else you would like to include in your application, such as an unusual circumstance or special information about yourself that would be relevant, please describe it below. Save and go back to Page 2 Save and continue later Save and submit application 500 characters remaining. *All questions reprinted with permission of the Common Application. PAGE 4 Freshmen Honors Programs Application: Application Submission Thank you for submitting your application form. An email confirmation will be sent to you. If you do not receive an email confirmation, we have not received your application form. To complete your application to the honors programs, please ensure that an official copy of your high school and any college transcripts, as well as test score reports have been sent to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of Admissions (http://admissions.unl.edu/).