Summer Science Programs v.s. Local Research?
I had wanted to apply to research programs like Garcia and Simmons, but clearly I am late to the game as the deadlines have passed. The other research programs I am looking into that are of "similar...
View ArticleHow Writing Grows In a Group
Do you ever write in a group as well as on your own? I tend to be a solitary writer, with the occassional dabble into writing in the company of others for workshops and classes. Spending a week with...
View ArticleYale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) 2019
Hi I haven’t seen a thread for 2019 yet (sorry if there is!) so I’m starting one. How is everyone getting on with their essays? And is it worth it to go up to the word limit or is less okay?
View ArticleWhat chance do I have at getting accepted into Yale Young Global Scholars?
I applied to the Literature, Philosophy and culture session of YYGS as an international IB student from Jordan with very good grades (not straight A's though but most my A's are in humanities and...
View ArticleTufts Summer Research Experience (TSRE)
Does anyone knows anything about TSRE? Any experience about the program/labs or knowledge about how selective the program is be will be highly appreciated. Thanks,
View ArticleScience summer programs with applications still open?
I've already applied to RSI and am planning to apply to a couple more with deadlines in late February and March. I was just wondering if anyone else could recommend some science research summer...
View ArticleGirls State-- American Legion
My daughter got nominated for this-- I've never heard of it before today. I've read some of the past threads, but does anyone have current experience they can share? I read that the American Legion is...
View ArticleUCSB Research Mentorship Program Interview Help?
Hello, I was wondering how the interview for the UCSB RMP is? I know it's 20 minutes, but what questions do they ask, and how should I prepare for it? Thank you for your help!
View ArticleCC vs UC Summer Sessions?
I'm a junior in a Californian high school, and I've decided on taking college classes over the summer to strengthen my applications by showing I can handle rigorous coursework and getting letters of...
View ArticleCSSI at Google 2019
CSSI applications for 2019 are out so thought might as well start a new discussion. The questions are pretty vague and I was confused on what to write about. For example, Q5 asks, Say you are trying to...
View ArticleGoogle CSSI 2019
Hey, I haven't seen a thread on CC about Google's CSSI program for 2019. I finished my application last week, even though it's a very long shot. I wanted to know if anyone here is applying for it?
View ArticleSummer program with ESL
What summer program would you recommend for 12- and 13-year-old girls from Finland? The most important thing academically is to learn English in ESL/ELL-classes and also in afternoon activities with...
View ArticleSummer Programs for Politics and Law
I'm a high school junior interested in politics and Law and wanted to know about any summer internships or programs that are great for politics? I am already going to boys state btw.
View ArticleSummer program with ESL
What summer program would you recommend for 12- and 13-year-old girls from Finland? The most important thing academically is to learn English in ESL/ELL-classes and also in afternoon activities with...
View ArticleUC Irvine Summer Pre-Med Program
Has anyone attended this summer program in the last couple of years, and can you share your experience? Do you know how selective is this program?
View ArticleSummer Programs That Look Good on College Applications
-RSI -TASP List more if you can, I'd like to check out the websites for next year.
View ArticleHERlead 2019
Just wanted to create a group so we can have a place for anyone applying this year to talk and know when the emails about acceptance are sent out : )
View ArticleUC Irvine Summer Pre-med program for high school students
Has anyone attended this summer program in the last couple of years, and can you share your experience? Do you know how selective is this program?
View ArticleYSPA issue: do you know how to inform test scores to the YSPA application?
Hi there, I'm new here. I'm trying to apply for the YSPA program but found nowhere to post my test scores, and other helpful information. Does someone know how to inform the program your test scores,...
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