Any programs/opportunities for graduated high school seniors?
I am a few days away from finishing junior year of high school and I'm trying to look ahead and plan for next summer. I really don't want to just sit at home filled with anxiety about starting college...
View ArticleSenate Youth Program Help?
Is there anyone here that went to this program/got this scholarship? I'm planning to apply this year, but am wondering if anyone that has done it could provide any suggestions on how to get in? I'm in...
View ArticleSummer Art Programs with merit aid? (or just not expensive?)
I've started researching film programs to do next summer, however my parents absolutely refuse to pay much for any of them. Has anyone here done or know of any film/arts programs with merit aid, or...
View ArticleUnited Nations Internship
I recently got accepted into a high school internship program at the United Nations in NYC this summer. The internship runs for five weeks and we have the opportunity to attend our choice of open...
View ArticleBarnard Bound 2016
I just got my acceptance to Barnard Bound and I am really excited. :D I was just wondering if there are people who were accepted. Where are you guys from? And also does this mean that there is a huge...
View ArticleCTY or JHU Engineering Innovation?
My DD is looking ahead to next summer and is torn between doing a math or science course at CTY (Advanced Robotics, Probability & Game Theory) and Johns Hopkins' Engineering Innovation program. She...
View ArticleMichigan's SCEEP program
I don't see very many threads--and the threads I do see are old--about this program provided by Michigan. Could any former participants/the knowledgeable CC community provide more information: How hard...
View ArticleClark Scholars 2016
I'm interested in applying to the Clark Scholars program for Summer 2016, and I was curious about what the application consists of. In addition to essays, test scores, and our school transcripts, do...
View ArticleNotre Dame summer scholars 2016
I applied for the summer scholars program for the life sciences and the poverty awareness program. Can anyone tell me the acceptance rate for the programs? Also, how is the experience?
View ArticleExpanding my studies in Classical Guitar.
Hi, I'm a rising 10th grader and have been playing classical guitar for 6 years now. In playing this long, the only real performance I've participated in was through NYSSMA (New York State School Music...
View ArticleHigh School Diplomats Program?
Hey guys, who here applied for the high school diplomats program? I did, but never get any kind of confirmation. Just assumed they'd contact at some future time. What do you guys think?
View ArticleJSA and Yale Young Global Scholar
Has anyone heard of the JSA or the Yale Young Global Scholar? Are they selective? Are they worth and how about the chances of getting financial aid? If you have already attended, would you be so kind...
View ArticleLegitimate high school summer programs for college credit
I want to go to one of those summer programs at a prestigious university for college credit. Problem is, I hear a lot of them are just money sinks! Most of them are around $6k for 4 weeks and aren't...
View ArticleSummer Programs for High Schoolers
I am a ninth grader and I recently learned about summer programs offered from various universities for high school students. Being interested in biology or medicine, I wanted to know what options are...
View ArticleGood Summer Programs
What are some beneficial summer programs for high schoolers trying to look impressive on their college resume, but don't want to pay a lot for? I am asking because I have heard of/attended summer...
View ArticleUSABO VS RSI
I'm interested in doing summer programs next year but I don't know if I should decide between biology Olympiad or Research Science Institute. I have a passion for biology and research you might have...
View ArticleHow much do colleges care about summer programs?
Excluding extremely exclusive programs like RSI, MOP or TASP, what do colleges make of relatively selective paid summer programs, like SUMaC, Ross, HCSSiM, HSHSP, COSMOS, governor's schools, etc.
View ArticleRSI 2016
Hi, this is my first post on this website. I'm currently a HS junior, and I was just wondering if any previous RSI attendees would know when applications for next summer come out. Thanks.
View ArticleSEAP- Science and Engineering Apprentice Program?
I was wondering if this is a worthwhile program, and if anyone has done it. If you've never heard of it basically it's 8-week summer program where you intern at a government facility like the Naval...
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