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[quote=Anonymous]I graduated from a New England State Flagship honors program more than 30 years ago.  Back then we didn't have our own dorms, but kids who started as freshman got to take two small seminar classes each semester, some of which were alternatives to the comparable large lectures.  These are opportunities that at large schools many students don't get to experience until junior or senior year.   I had to write an original senior thesis with an advisor, and defend it orally before a panel of three other professors.  Obviously, you got to know some other honors program kids well -- it was an extra cohort.   There was an extra advisor (mostly for the science kids back then.)   Fast forward to today.  The honors programs are far more advanced.  There are special opportunities that are made available to them.  In the past decade or so, the school has also gotten more active in engaging alums in the DC area.  That last part may prove to be the most enduring benefit -- expanding the alumni connection network out of state.   If my kids were in a large state university, I would definitely want them to explore the honors program options. [/quote]

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