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CSU Fullerton - Honors Program creates smaller college atmosphere at CSU pricing
How can your student make a large college such as CSUF feel more like a more personalized college?
Trivia – the largest CSU (California State University campus) is….? CSU Fullerton, located in Orange County in Southern California!
CSUF has over 22,000 undergraduates plus 2,000 grad students. How can still benefit from the cheaper CSU tuition rates and not get lost in this large institution? CSUF Honors Program only requires a 3.5 GPA and will give you the benefit of priority registration, smaller, seminar style (discussion not lecture based) classes with your Honors cohorts. Bonus – you can decide AFTER enrolling at CSUF if you want to join the Honors Program – any current student with less than 40 units and have a GPA of 3.5+ can apply. How to apply – the Honors Program requires separate application from regular admission, one essay and an academic letter of recommendation. That’s it – main benefit is you pay the low tuition cost of a CSU campus and still get the smaller class sizes of a more expensive private college.
I'm Admitted! Why you should be proud...but show some restraint too
This is a sensitive time of year for seniors. Some get the admissions notice from their "dream school", others are waitlisted, and many more are rejected. Student's egos and pride are all out for everyone to see in the next few months. It is a tough emotional ride to watch. At our high school, we asked seniors to be sensitive and supportive of each of their decisions. Is your best friend accepted to a college that you don't like or admire? Support them. Are you going to a college that 'no one' in your school has even heard of? You deserve support too. Each student has their own path.
Parents also need to support this party line of unilateral support. It always amazes me at the number of parents that will chat about their student's acceptances as if it is their "resume" proof of being a great parent. How does that make other parents feel? In this sensitive time of senior year, walk the walk. Show your student how to be classy and how to treat all decisions with support! We will create a much happier and supportive community for us and our students.