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There's more than one path to your dream school. Start with American Honors and get the preparation & support you need to transfer to your dream school...and save money in the process!


American Honors is a 2-year selective honors program at your local community college. Start close to home, then transfer to your dream school to complete your bachelor's degree.

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Top 3 Reasons to Apply Now:
  1. Scholarship priority. Priority consideration will be given to students who submit applications first. Scholarships up to $5,000 are available to students accepted to the program.

  2. Free application. Applying to American Honors is free. Just make sure to have your test scores & transcript ready.

  3. Non-binding. No deposit required to hold your spot. Feel 100% confident that American Honors is the right choice before you commit.

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Where is American Honors?

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Why American Honors?

  • Affordability. Same degree, lower cost. Spend less overall on a bachelor’s degree by starting at a community college.
  • Smart, but Different. A new path to a bachelor’s degree with a lower overall cost and no compromises. Start at American Honors, go anywhere.
  • Extra Support. Get the personalized support you need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom, and to transfer to a best-fit college.
  • Transfer Options. One-on-one transfer advising from start to finish. Access to the American Honors national transfer network that proactively seek out program graduates to transfer.

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What is American Honors? 

American Honors is the only global academic honors program at leading community colleges across the United States with a national transfer network of top 4-year colleges and universities. 

  • Honors quality classes. Small, seminar-style classes are discussion driven with minimal lectures. All classes are led by selected honors faculty.
  • A community of students like you. Ambitious, dedicated students find like-minded friends in the diverse American Honors community.
  • Leadership opportunities. Students connect classroom learnings with real life leadership in their roles as honors council members, volunteers, mentors, etc.
  • Professional development. From resume writing workshops to in-depth career conversations, American Honors prepares students for life after college.
  • National transfer network. American Honors’ network of four-year schools actively recruits program graduates – and, in some cases, guarantees admission.

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