Admissions into the honors program is dependent less on GPA or test scores and more on a desire to devote oneself to a deep educational experience. The honors program seeks students with a voracious appetite for learning—an innate curiosity that crosses disciplinary boundaries and that finds in all academic fields signposts pointing toward God’s goodness, beauty, and truth.
Requirements
Recommended GPA and test scores are listed below, but all students are encouraged to apply.
- GPA: High School GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Optional Test Scores: At least one of the following:
- SAT – 1250 or higher
- ACT – 28 or higher
- CLT – 83 or higher
To be considered for the honors program, students must complete the Honors Supplemental Application as part of their application to Northwest.
Honors Program Application
You can complete the honors program application from your Northwest University User Account. The honors program application contains the following pieces:
- High school GPA and optional Test Scores (will be cross-referenced with Admissions Application).
- 300-word essay on the following prompt for your reflection. The entrance essay for the Northwest University Honors Program also serves as the application for the President’s Scholarship Competition:
- Describe a book—other than the Bible—that has moved, shaped, troubled, delighted, or overwhelmed you. Be as specific as possible in your analysis of why this text is significant to you.
*If you do not meet the requirements but are confident that you belong in the honors program, we encourage you to still apply. Include an explanation of why your scores or GPA are lower than required and give us a chance to be impressed by you as a person.
To submit your general Northwest University application: