I just got accepted and was hoping to connect, compare essays/ECs, etc. with others who applied, have done it in the past, or got in!
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Barnard Summer in the City 2018
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Columbia Summer Program 2018
I am a Sophomore and was just admitted to the Columbia Summer program for the second session! I am taking the filmmaking course. I was wondering if anyone is also doing the program this summer and would want to get in touch or if anyone has done it in the past and has more information on it?
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AMA: LaunchX (MIT Launch) '17 alum
It's that time of year again... Summer program applications are open!
MIT Launch '17 alum here. If you have any questions on application process / life at Launch / curriculum / company continuing, let me know and I will try my best to answer.
A few things about admission:
- they don't really care about your transcript - as long as you don't have bunch of Cs you should be fine.
- the video matters a lot
- they have alum application readers summarize applications and make recommendations
- having a LaunchX club or being in the LaunchX regional leadership can be a huge boost
- applied previous years (and rejected) can be a boost
- from underrepresented countries can be a boost
*those are just my observations - totally unofficial.
Why apply to Launch:
- the program is highly hands on. You form REAL REAL REAL company with your team and make lifelong friends.
- most companies formed at Launch continues after the conclusion of the program. I've heard of companies from two years ago still running and making enough money to be self-sufficient.
- every single lecture (maybe except the first three days) is designed to support your company growth. the lecturer (sometime guest speakers) are highly knowledgeable in their respective field and usually will stay 10 minutes after lecture to answer individual questions. You learn everything from primary market research (PMR) to professional marketing. You even get legal consulting!
- walking distance to venture cafe - meet the entrepreneurs from all around boston there!
- great working environment. who doesn't love to work in a conference room with view to Charles River.
- Launch reimburse some of your prototyping costs.
- You get a lot of exercise during lunch - walking from seniors house to sloan is no joke (go look it up on google maps)
Do not apply to Launch if you are trying to:
- get a golden ticket to MIT. While Launch team has a good relationship with MIT Admissions, they are definitely not a golden ticket.
- just to fill your time. you simply won't get in if you aren't passionate.
- make money. if you are just here to make money, you probably won't succeed in your company, therefore, losing all your money spent on camp cost.
Again if you have any questions about Launch, just let me know. Good luck on your applications everyone!
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NIH Summer Internship Program Housing Thread 2018
Hi All, I've accepted an offer from the NIH to intern over the summer, and I know a bunch of other students will be doing the program too. Ideally, I'd like a roommate so the summer won't be lonely af, so I created this housing thread so we can help each other find roommates. I'll start:
Grade: Rising college junior
Age: Will be 20
Branch: NIEHS
Branch Location: RTP, NC
I am a male college student who will be there from May 12th to Aug 4th. PM me if interested!
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LBW Wharton 2018
hey guys! I didn't find a thread discussing LBW apps for this year, so I decided to start one.
who's applying? how's your application (essays!!) coming along?
as for me, I've read the previous discussions pretty extensively, mostly out of procrastination, and the camp seems to be an incredible experience (past attendees, I'd love your input). I don't have a successful business (or a business at all), and I don't have much of a chance of getting in, but I'm really interested, so I figured I'd give it a shot anyways.
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LEDA 2018!
I passed Phase 1! Yeet! :))
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JSA summer program
Hi! i just applied to jsa georgetown and i wanted to know if i could apply to more than one at the time? like maybe princetonn
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MITES 2018
Hey everyone! I've seen other threads like this for every year and it would be great if former students can collaborate with info and tips.
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High School Diplomats 2018
Hi everyone!
Did anyone else get past the first round of admissions for the Princeton/AIU High School Diplomat program? I did and I'm really excited!
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Any summer programs that could help me get into an ivy league or other top school?
Hey guys! Does anyone know of any really good summer programs (in the continental US) that would help me get into a top school and would also be fun? I got offered to go to the law&trial program offered by Envision at Stanford. I know it's mostly just for money and it's not a big accomplishment but if I get financial aid, I might attend (I spoke to some people in the program who said they loved it). Are there any other summer programs or anything you guys know of that would actually be beneficial for college applications? I live in NY but i'll travel for it if the program offers dorms to students. Would prefer to keep the cost low but I can afford a program that's around $2,000. I'm mostly interested in law and business but I'm definitely open to other programs with medicine or really anything in general. Thanks! Any help would be great :)
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ANNpower 2017
I was really interested in the ANNpower vital voices application, but I can't find the application anywhere. Does anyone have a link to it, or know where I can find it? Is anyone else applying this year? Hopefully this can be a place to discuss our applications xx
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Simons Summer Research Program 2018
Hey guys!!!! I haven't seen a thread for Simons 2018 so I decided to make one. i am an ALUM from the ever-so-illustrious Simons Class of 2017 so don't hesitate if y'all have questions about the application or anything!!!!
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Taiwan AID Summer Volunteer Program 2018
Hey! Anyone else applying for the Taiwan AID Summer Program this year? :)
The registration period for the 2018 A.I.D. Summer Program will be from January 20, 2018 to March 6, 2018. Online registration opens on January 12, 2018 and prospective volunteers can begin the process on that date by creating an account and uploading all required documents. Once all documents have been uploaded, applicants must assemble and mail in a physical application package to their nearest Chinese Culture Center. Culture Center offices will accept the physical application packages from January 20 to March 6, 2018.《Application packages must be received by the registration offices on or before March 6. 》
The program will be held from June 30 to July 28, 2018. There are 534 volunteer spots available this year including a Hakka group for 70 descendants of Hakka people. Volunteers will participate in training courses during the first week then teach English at one of various remote schools during the second and third weeks. The Hakka group will be specifically assigned to different schools located in Hakka culture-concentrated areas. A tour of various areas of Taiwan will be conducted during the last week.
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MIT LaunchX 2018 RD Round
Hey guys, there seems to be an ED round for the summer program, but not a regular round, so I thought it might be good to start one.
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Summer Science Program 2018
"Each summer since 1959, highly gifted and motivated high school students have come to the Summer Science Program to immerse themselves in hands-on, experimental science, and to live and work with their intellectual peers for the first time. The experience changes their lives, and the benefits continue for life."
There are programs in astrophysics at New Mexico Tech and CU Boulder and in biochemistry at Purdue.
I'm an alumna from SSP 2017 at CU Boulder starting this to let people know about this amazing program. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!
For more information or to apply, please visit http://www [dot] summerscience [dot] org !
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Columbia Summer Program 2018
I am a Sophomore and was just admitted to the Columbia Summer program for the second session! I am taking the filmmaking course. I was wondering if anyone is also doing the program this summer and would want to get in touch or if anyone has done it in the past and has more information on it?
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Bank of America Student Leadership Program 2018
I can't seem to find this year one so I am starting a new discussion!
I have been working on my application but my essays are not 1000 words and they are like 400-500 words. Is everyone writing 1000 words essays?
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HERlead Fellowship 2018
Love how this is an opportunity open to students from Canada as well. Unfortunately, was rejected last year, but am giving the application process another try. Anyone else in the same boat and/or considering this "summer program"? Advice would be much appreciated!
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COSMOS 2018
Hi, I'm looking to do COSMOS in 2018, application opens on 1/4/18. I've never done this sort of application, so should I gather my rec letter and transcript before school ends this Friday, or wait until after break? I heard somewhere that the earlier you apply, the better chances you have... Also, what are my chances of getting in with 3.8 GPA weighted?
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COSMOS UCSD
Does anyone know how selective the UCSD COSMOS campus is? Specifically Cluster 4: When Disaster strikes: Earthquake engineering and Cluster 10: Robot inventors? Also is it true upperclassmen are more favored to get in than underclassmen?
Thanks in advance
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