Texas Woman’s University
Honors Scholar Program Application
To apply for admission to the TWU Honors Scholar Program, candidates must complete this
form and will need to
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have been admitted to or have applied for admission to TWU,
have copies of transcripts on file with TWU,
have copies of SAT or ACT scores on file with TWU, and
meet eligibility requirements as outlined below.
The program seeks motivated and talented students from a wide variety of backgrounds and
majors. Candidates should generally be able to satisfy at least one of the following
requirements.:
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a score of 1220 or higher on the SAT (Math + Verbal),
a score of 28 or higher on the ACT,
graduation in the top 5% of high school class,
a minimum g.p.a. of 3.5 after 15 hours of college credit at TWU, or
completion of an honors program at a two-year college.
Personal Information
Last Name:______________________ First & Middle:_______________________
Student ID Number:___________________ Date of Birth:_________________
Permanent Address:____________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:_______________________ Home Phone:(___)_________________
E-mail Address:_______________________ Cell Phone:(___)_________________
I wish to enter the Honors Scholar Program in the:
 Fall  Spring  Summer
(check one)
Semester of 20___.
Are you a:
 current student
 transfer student
 incoming freshman
(check one)
Have you been:
 admitted to TWU
 waitlisted
(check one)
What is your intended major?
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 undecided
How did you find out about the Honors Program at Texas Woman’s University?
 counselor
 former student
 friend
 teacher
 website
 recruiter
 high school counselor
 other, please specify _____________________________
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References
Please provide the information requested below for two teachers/coaches/mentors familiar with
your abilities who may be contacted on your behalf.
1. Name:__________________________________ Phone:___________________
Position:__________________________________________________________
School and Address:________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
2. Name:__________________________________ Phone:___________________
Position:__________________________________________________________
School and Address:________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:____________________________________________________
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Activities
This section of the application is meant to help us get a better idea of who you are. Please
recognize that it is not about quantity but about what means the most to you.
A. List any AP, honors, or dual credit courses that you have previously taken.
B. List high school academic accomplishments (honor societies, debate, National Merit,
etc).
C. List the 3-5 most important high school/extracurricular activities/involvements and why
they are important to you (recitals, sports, student organizations, etc).
D. Describe your most rewarding volunteer/community service/major-related job
experience(s).
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Essay
Answer the following question on a separate sheet of paper (8 1/2 x 11) in approximately 300500 words. “What experiences in your life have given you the characteristics/abilities you now
possess and how will these abilities make you an asset to the honors community at TWU?”
Please complete the following and mail this form to:
Dr. Guy Litton, Director
TWU Honors Scholar Program
P.O. Box 425678
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX 76204
Or Email to:
Or Fax to:
Honors@twu.edu
(940) 898-2835
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