American Honors at Kilgore College - Viewbook

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You know where you want to be. But did you know there’s a better way to get there? American Honors’ two-year honors program, at nearby Kilgore College, prepares promising students for junior- and senior-level coursework at top national and regional colleges and universities. You can earn an honors education close to home, surrounded by a community committed to your future, and then complete your bachelor’s degree at the school of your dreams.

So, where do you want to be?

“Being in American Honors has been a tremendous boost to my leadership, communication, and team-building skills...I’ve been given an opportunity to do more than I ever expected.”

Yousif, American Honors Student Transferred to the University of Texas at Tyler

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onors American Honors is a nationally-recognized selective honors program that helps students earn bachelor’s degrees from great schools.

years in American Honors at Kilgore College

years at your dream school

Transfer Success Get exclusive access to the American Honors National Transfer Network. Top schools in the nation proactively seek out program graduates to transfer.

Smart, but Different A new path to a bachelor’s degree with no compromises.

Start with American Honors at Kilgore College, go anywhere.

Extra Support There’s a team in your corner. That’s why Kilgore College’s dedicated faculty and Honors advisors are focused on helping students succeed.

Students Like You Diverse, high-potential, and ambitious students form a tight-knit community. All share a common goal: to earn a bachelor’s degree after graduating from Kilgore College.

Affordable Same degree, lower cost. Spend less overall on a bachelor’s degree by starting at Kilgore College.

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get there

a smarter way

Transfer Success American Honors makes the dream of getting into a top school a reality.

Today, more and more students take a different path to the education of their dreams. It’s a path that’s more affordable, more certain, and begins right around the corner.

American Honors eliminates the pressures and abrupt changes that many students simply aren’t ready for, and it helps students successfully transfer to their best-fit college or university. Across the national network, American Honors students have been accepted to an impressive roster of universities including the University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University, Texas Tech University, Texas Woman’s University, the University of North Texas, Purdue University, Georgetown University, and more.

Transfer Certainty Find assured admission to some of the best schools in the nation with American Honors.

American Honors is designed to provide you with the tools—and the credits—you need to gain acceptance to the top-ranked university of your choice.

American Honors credits are consistently accepted by premier institutions. To help make your success more certain, we have formed partnerships with more than 70 top universities and liberal arts colleges that actively recruit our students­—some even offer assured admission.

Among these are: the University of Texas at San Antonio, Louisiana State University, Auburn University, and the University of Arizona, to name a few.

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American Honors students have been accepted to top schools both in and outside the network, including: American University Baylor University Boston University Brigham Young University Cornell University Emory University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Indiana University McGill University Northwestern University Occidental College Purdue University Rutgers University Skidmore College Smith College Stanford University The Ohio State University Texas Christian University

Texas Tech University Texas Woman’s University Tufts University Tulane University University of Colorado, Denver University of Denver University of Michigan University of North Texas University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Southern California University of Texas at Arlington University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Dallas University of Washington Vanderbilt University Whittier College Whitworth University ...and more!

For a complete list of schools in the American Honors National Transfer Network, visit AmericanHonors.org

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with Honors

Smart, but Different High quality, engaging Honors academics help you develop and practice the skills necessary to succeed at your four-year transfer school and build a foundation for career success.

Honors classes are designed for critical thinking—not critical mass.

When it comes to developing analytical, collaborative, and problemsolving skills, bigger is not better. American Honors classes at Kilgore College are small, seminar-format courses designed to foster thoughtful, intellectual interaction among like-minded peers— who are just as interested in asking the right questions as they are in finding the right answers. Each class is led by an Honors professor whose focus is to educate, challenge, and engage.

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Rigorous Honors curriculum in a range of majors Associate degree offerings include:

Business

A complete range of courses are offered—most meet general education requirements for available majors.

Course offering may include:

Sciences

Art, Music, Drama

Fine Arts

Astronomy

Liberal Arts Engineering

Biology Calculus Chemistry Economics Engineering English Composition & Literature History Physics Psychology Sociology Speech

Check the course catalog at www.kilgore.edu/academics/course-catalog-online for complete program offerings.

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get there

with guidance

Extra Support A student-first support model ensures you’ll have the resources to take your own path to your bachelor’s degree—and succeed every step of the way.

American Honors is exactly that—an honors-level program.

You’ll earn honors-designated course credits in a variety of challenging and engaging degree programs. But you’ll do so in a smaller, supportive environment with advisors and faculty dedicated to your success.

Before your first class even begins, you’ll meet your personal Honors advisor. He or she will mentor you and provide guidance all the way through to the completion of your transfer process.

Your advisor’s firsthand experience and invaluable insights will make a meaningful difference throughout your experience.

Expert faculty who lead—not just lecture.

With small Honors class sizes, you’ll get personal attention and opportunities to interact.

Your professors will do more than just lecture— they’ll lead—nurturing your achievement through every lesson. Smaller classes allow for a greater exchange of ideas and dialogue with your fellow students. Learn from them—and with them—while building leadership skills and lasting friendships.

Think outside the books—get together on Quad.

As an American Honors at Kilgore College student, you’ll be connected to a vibrant, social, and supportive community in the classroom and online, through our own intuitive platform: Quad.

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“In American Honors, the professors focused a lot of attention on each individual student. They guided us through the class to make sure that everyone was really participating.”

Alex S., American Honors Student Transferred to Baylor University

More than just an advisor—an experienced ally.

Our Honors advisors understand where you want to go—they have firsthand knowledge of what it takes to get there. What courses are most valued? What skills are in demand? Their expertise and insights can help you navigate the many decisions you’ll face while completing the first two years of your degree. Together, you will collaborate on every aspect of your education, including: course selection, major, best-fit transfer options, internships, career workshops, transfer applications and process, financial aid and scholarships.

Through Quad, you can share content, join live video sessions, and have convenient access to course materials, assignments, deadline information, transfer plans, appointment calendar, and program updates anytime, from anywhere. It’s just one more way we strive to help you learn—your way.

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GPA

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by the numbers

3.51

average high school GPA of incoming American Honors students

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different countries of birth among the 2015 incoming class of American Honors students

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of American Honors transfer applicants were accepted to their dream school

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American Honors students are three times as likely to graduate from community college in two years as compared to the national average 1

100%

of American Honors students plan to pursue their bachelor’s degree

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Recent American Honors completion data as compared to average two-year completion rate reported by Center on International Education Benchmarking (2013, May 09).

All statistics above apply to the American Honors national network.

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get there

with new experien

Students Like You The foundation for relationships that last a lifetime— a community of diverse individuals drawn together by common goals.

College is about learning on every level. Learning when to play.

Learning what you love. Learning who you are.

As an American Honors at Kilgore College student you will continually enjoy unique opportunities to immerse yourself in new experiences and form new, lasting friendships. Meet with Honors students to study, or just hang out, in a dedicated Honors space on campus. Through a wide variety of academic, social, and community activities, you can always find a fun, invigorating break from your studies and the chance to build a personal resume as impressive as your GPA.

“As an American Honors student, I really enjoyed having that sense of community within the larger setting of the college.”

Alex M., American Honors Student Transferred to Texas Woman’s University

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Student Activities Honors Council Transfer College Visits Student Government School Newspaper Phi Theta Kappa Community Service And many more!

Recreation Movie & Game Nights Study Breaks Open Mic Night Holiday Parties Dream Big Dinner

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get there

with ambition

Meet Our Students While American Honors students come from diverse backgrounds, they all share a common ambition: to earn their bachelor’s degree from a great four-year school, for less.

Here are a few examples of student success stories from across the national American Honors network.

Alex M. Transferred to Texas Woman’s University in Fall 2015 Alex knew she could get into a 4-year college right out of high school, but she also knew she couldn’t pay for it. Still, she was reluctant to go to a 2-year school because of the stigma against them. But once she enrolled in courses, she found something surprising with American Honors: a tightknit community within the larger setting of the college. That’s where she found additional opportunities, support, and inspiration. Now she’s studying at Texas Woman’s University. Looking back, she reflects that starting in American Honors was “one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

Nathan Transferred to University of Michigan in Fall 2015 Nathan knew that if he wanted to excel at a top science school, he’d need more than a collection of transfer credits.

So, he worked with his Honors advisor to research summer internships. He landed a 10-week paid internship at a biomedical research lab, where he had the chance to do real research and get a sneak peek into graduate school. Now, he’s studying cellular and molecular biology at the University of Michigan on a full-tuition scholarship.

“I knew that I could get into a four-year school right out of high school, but I wasn’t prepared financially. Starting in American Honors was probably one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

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Alex M., American Honors Student Transferred to Texas Woman’s University

Alex S. Transferred to Baylor University in Fall 2015 Alex knew he wanted to go to college since he was seven years old. What he didn’t know was what he wanted to focus on there. His American Honors advisor helped him figure out the entire transfer process—from picking a school to completing the application—and now Alex knows his next steps. After finding his focus, Alex transferred to Baylor University, where he’s pursuing a degree in electrical engineering as a ROTC student.

London Transferred to University of Pennsylvania in Fall 2015 London was always an overachiever. She took tough classes, earned a high GPA, and graduated high school early. She enrolled in community college looking to excel.

She joined the Honors program, took a leadership position on the American Honors Council, did well in her Honors classes, and worked with her Honors advisor to apply for over 100 scholarships.

London was accepted to many of her top choice transfer schools, and chose to enroll at University of Pennsylvania. Getting into a highly competitive school was a great success, but now she needed to figure how to pay for it.

Everything fell into place when she was awarded the “holy grail” of transfer scholarships—the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship.

Yousif Transferred to University of Texas at Tyler in Fall 2015 As one of seven siblings, Yousif sometimes felt lost in the shuffle. But he always knew college was his future—his family came from Sudan to find a better life, and he knew that earning a degree was the way to do it. At the end of high school, Yousif realized he wasn’t ready to go directly to a 4-year college. He joined American Honors and found the support he needed to clarify his goals and achieve his dreams. After he finishes his degree from University of Texas at Tyler, Yousif hopes to apply it by bringing a better life to people in Sudan.

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with confidence

Affordable

3x MORE

With American Honors at Kilgore College, you’ll get an affordable education without compromise.

Get through in two Starting at a two-year college is the most affordable when you graduate on time.

Each extra year in college means an extra year of tuition. American Honors students are over 3 times more likely than other students to graduate from community college in 2 years.1

Earn credits that count Honors credits are designed to transfer, which means you’re less likely to waste extra time—and money—retaking classes at your transfer school. American Honors instructional designers spend over 1,000 hours each year helping faculty create honors-level courses.

Lower your overall tuition

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Reduce the total amount you spend on your bachelor’s degree by earning half your credits at Kilgore College. That’s college math that really adds up. American Honors students can save up to 40% on the overall cost of tuition while earning their bachelor’s degree. 2

“Coming from a family of seven, I don’t think my parents would have been able to pay for my education otherwise. I’m thankful for the opportunity that American Honors gave me.”

Yousif, American Honors Student Transferred to the University of Texas at Tyler

Tuition, fees, and scholarships Tuition and fees for the American Honors program at Kilgore College cost more than the standard Kilgore College tuition, but significantly less than the average annual tuition and fees for four-year colleges and universities nationally.

For current information on tuition, fees, and scholarships, visit AmericanHonors.org/ApplyKilgore

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American Honors national completion data as compared to average two-year completion rate reported by Center on International Education Benchmarking (2013, May 09).

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average published American Honors program tuition compared to average published undergraduate charges for private non-profit four-year colleges in 2015-2016 reported by College Board.

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get there

—here’s how

Join American Honors at Kilgore College You’re more than a test score, so our admissions process is holistic. We consider academic, character, and situational attributes to determine if you’d be a good fit for the program.

Apply Now

AmericanHonors.org/ApplyKilgore The online application is free and simple to complete.

Admissions@AmericanHonors.org (903) 361-4779

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“I feel like the program is broadening my possibilities.

The sky’s the limit.”

Jennifer, Current American Honors Student

For additional information contact: Admissions@AmericanHonors.org (903) 361-4779 AmericanHonors.org/ApplyKilgore

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