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[quote]One thing to look for in terms of quality is a recognized honors college vs. an honors program. [b]This ensures that the program is distinctive and rigorous enough to award its own “honors degree” upon graduation.[/b] There are many perks in DCs honors college which is small - about 4 percent of all students or 1 percent per class. DC started receiving special invitations to interview and meet firm/agency representatives (starting as a sophomore), invitations to submit conference papers and professors have reached out for internships. So far an excellent experience. 
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But will most employers know or appreciate this? It doesn't sound worth all this extra trouble, unless employers and/or graduate schools are in the know, and it sounds like the waters have been muddied with so many different types of programs. Lastly, if the student belongs in a more rigorous program, why aren't they attending a more rigorous college?
  
 
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The employer may not know or care about the honors designation, but a student who participates in the program will be able to have more experiences to put on their resume.  As someone who regularly hires interns, a 3.1 gpa with some really interesting research experience outweighs a 3 5 without that experience.[/quote]

This is a really good thing to keep in mind.[/quote]

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