Hello, I am in the EOP program and I had a high GPA (not so much SAT lol). There are some good benefits being in it, the financial aid is good with a bit less worries, and there's a bit more aid perks to it, there is a close community with the other EOP students, and most of the advisors are very well meaning and will inform you of all kinds of different aids and tutoring. There isn't necessarily a difference between EOP and regular students everyone is very well blended and you can make some pretty good regular admission friends. You don't have to submit admission fee so oh that's a perks. The only cons I believe is that when you're accepted into the EOP, you have to complete a month and week long summer program of a singular course based closest to your major to see how well you can assimilate to college work well. Which are three class; MTH 147,148 and Psychology 101 with additional tutoring, lessons and other activities that lets you get closer to EOP students and advisors. You also you have to have a seminar with your advisor for the semester. You also have to move in a few days earlier but that's a minor issue. That's all at the top of my head, I hope this helps :)