Honors' Circle

Last Updated on May 25, 2017 1:06 AM

What is the CKS College Honors' Circle?

The CKS College Honors' Circle is a program designed through a joint undertaking between the Chiang Kai Shek College Alumni Association, Inc. (CKSCAAI) and the CKS College School of Business and Accountancy. It seeks to provide an enhanced educational experience to high-achieving students in an environment that supports social, emotional, and intellectual development.

This program shall only be available to high-achieving students who will enroll in any of the following courses under the CKS College School of Business and Accountancy:

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Major in Marketing Management
- Major in Management
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology

To be retained in the Honors' Circle, the student must…

Enroll in and receive credit for at least 18 units every semester at CKS College
Attend and participate in extra-curricular activities organized by CKS College and the CKSCAAI
Be an active member and/or officer of a student organization at CKS College
Maintain a grade point average of at least 1.75 (rating of 89%-91%)
No grade below 2.50 (rating of 80%-82%)

What are the Benefits of Joining the Honors' Circle?

Full scholarship from the CKSC Alumni Association, Inc.
Individualized advising and mentoring
Learner-centered and outcomes-based approach focused on, but not limited to, developing analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
Priority during enrollment
Social and entrepreneurial growth opportunities

What are the Application Requirements?

Honors Circle applicants should have taken and passed the CKS College entrance exams. Furthermore, they shall be required to:

Take the IQ and psychological tests mandated by the School of Business and Accountancy
Undergo an interview with the Screening and Selection Committee

The following documents should be submitted by the applicant:

Completed application form for the CKS College Honors Circle [Download HERE]
Copy of F137
Two (2) recommendation forms [Download HERE]– filled out by a teacher or guidance counselor

Those who rank among the top 10% of CKS College freshmen applicants based on their scholastic grades, entrance exams, IQ tests, and other evaluation criteria shall be selected to be part of the Honors' Circle. The decision of the Screening and Selection Committee is final.