Is Yale Young Global Scholars Worth it?
I'd like to attend a good summer program this summer (currently sophomore). I received an email from Yale Young Global Scholars. As it is incredibly expensive, I was wondering if it is truly worth it....
View ArticleChances for FSU Young Scholars Program?
I'm applying to FSU YSP this year and I just wanted to know how competitive admissions for the program are. I'm really counting on being admitted to the program but am also applying to others (RSI,...
View ArticleAMA: 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...
View ArticleSEAP Chances
I applied to the SEAP internship and a lab director reached out to me saying he was going to recommend me. What does this do to my chances of getting in? Has anyone been emailed before the deadlines...
View ArticleSummer at Philips Andover Academy
Hey guys, I just got accepted to PA for the Summer Session Lower School Institute and was wondering if any of you had any experience with this. What is the course load like (eg. how many hours of...
View ArticleEnvironmental Engineering Programs
Hi everyone! I am hoping to participate in an environmental engineering program in the summer of 2018. However, I can not seem to find any engineering programs which specialize in the environment. Does...
View ArticleNew York Times Summer Academy
Sorry that this doesn't really involve college admissions but, has anyone done the New York Times Summer Academy? I'm very interested in doing it next summer and was looking for opinions on it or...
View ArticleShould I let my kids take AP US History in 8th grade?
My kids want to take AP US History in 8th grade online. Is it a good idea for them to take it before high school? Will it be too hard?
View ArticleHow competitive is the Clark Scholars program for juniors?
I'm really interested in the Clark Scholars program for 2018, in Economics- I have good sat scores (1550) and good grades, but I'm not exceptional and no research experience. Does anyone know the...
View ArticleHow competitive is the Clark Scholars Summer Program?
I'm really interested in clark summer program for juniors in economics. I have good grades and test scores (1550) and okay ECs, but nothing exceptional. I have no research experience. Is it even worth...
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View ArticleUS Senate Youth Program 17-18
Can any former USSYP Alums tell me about what qualifying tests are like? I was recently nominated in Ohio and I am one of 50 students competing to get one of the highest scores on this test. Any study...
View ArticleLEDA Class of 2019
Hi guys! Is anyone applying to LEDA? I saw something like this with class of 2018 and I was hoping we could be a support group for one another. I know I sure need it lol
View ArticleMusic Camps
I am a high school cellist who is looking for a music camp. I attended SYMS at UNH one year (Way too much in a day, not that advanced for how seriously they took it), and Apple Hill the next. (not...
View ArticleIs Stanford Intensive Law and Trial Worth It?
Got a letter from Stanford, saying I was the one student to be invited, etc. etc. but to cut to the chase, what are your opinions on this program? I'm pouring my heart and soul into TASP currently, but...
View ArticleTASP 2018
TASP 2018 applications are out! I wanted to create this thread to hear from some other hopeful TASPers and to discuss the application process! :) Has anyone started writing the essays yet? I've looked...
View ArticleColumbia Summer Immersion Program- Intro to Programming in C
So I'm currently a freshman and I am considering applying to Columbia's 3-Week Summer Emersion Program, specifically to their Computer Science courses but the application states that I should "describe...
View ArticleTelluride Association Summer Program (TASP) 2018
I know the 2017 program hasn't ended yet, but yeah let's talk about next year's TASP.
View ArticleBest writing camps 2018 - chance me
Hey, chance me or lmk how these camps are? Main camps I'm looking into: Iowa Young Writers' Institute Carleton College Summer Writing Program (seems great) Reynolds Young Writers' Workshop Stats:...
View ArticleDoes TASP stand out to MIT?
I know TASP is noticeable if you apply to liberal arts colleges or are studying humanities, but would MIT admissions put the same amount of weight / notice it as much? (Especially if the student wants...
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