Internship (Work experience) vs. Summer Program. Which is better for...
Hi everybody, I'm a high school junior in the process of looking for what to do over the summer of 2017 (next summer). Right now I am trying to weigh several options. As the title suggests, I'm...
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Hi! So I'm very interested in the United Nations and more specifically it's work with gender equity. I was hoping someone might be able to recommend opportunities that would allow a high school student...
View ArticleSummer Programs/Internships 2017?
I've been looking for relatively shorter summer programs/internships for the summer of 2017. I'm mainly interested in business and comp science/engineering, but I don't want to spend 4+ weeks on a...
View ArticleBerkeley Business academy for Youth
Hi, I have attended the BBAY summer program at UC Berkeley Haas school of business, I tried to add it to my summer courses on my UC application, but I don't know what to fill in the department code and...
View ArticleIowa Young Writers' Studio related question
Hello, I'm applying for the program this year. So my question is: What are the odds of accepting a 9th grader into the program? Their website clearly states: "In very rare cases, if there is space, we...
View ArticleAre there ANY summer scientific research camps that aren't selective?
So, I have 3 research camps that I REALLY want to go to. All three are highly selective. I'm determined to research this summer, but I don't have any safeties. So are there any camps that guarantee...
View ArticleAstronomy program for student with average-ish grades?
I'm a sophomore looking for an astrophysics/astronomy summer research program. I have pretty average stats (91/93 average and 1370 psat), but could get great teacher recs. Obviously, prestige is a...
View Articlenorthwestern college prep program
how hard is it to get into this program? im currently a sophmore and i was thinking of applying to this the summer after my junior year. are there any specific requirements that i should know about? i...
View ArticleSummer Writing Programs
Hi, does anyone know of a summer writing program (preferably creative writing, creative essay writing, and/or college essay writing) that offers financial aid eligible for international students?
View ArticleNotre Dame Leadership Seminar 2017
Hello all! This thread is for those juniors (part of the Class of 2018) applying to the Notre Dame Leadership Seminars for the summer before the 2017-2018 school year! Feel free to list your stats, ask...
View ArticleRSI 2017
If I'm applying to RSI next year, what should I do to increase my chances (other than take the sat and act)?
View ArticleSummer Programs
Hello, I am a ninth grader interested in pursuing biology. Over the summer, I want to join a summer program in the field that focuses on research and learning. I understand that there are many programs...
View ArticleFour Star Leadership
was anyone else accepted to the Four Star Leadership camp with General Frank? Does anyone know anything about it? thanks! :)
View ArticleSummer Internship for Rising High School Senior
Hi everyone, I am currently a junior in high school and I am thinking about what I want to do this summer. I'm applying for an internship at the Met (idk if I will get it) and I'm working locally for a...
View ArticleNotable things to do to raise chances of getting accepted to a prestigious...
I am going to apply to some really prestigious summer programs like Research Science Institute and TASP in a couple of years. I won't have much time to become a master-Olympiad so that is out of the...
View ArticleSummer Programs for Biology; Freshmen
Hi CC, I am currently a ninth grader studying in India as a U.S. citizen. Because I wish to pursue biology and related sciences, I wish to attend a summer program in the US for the summer. I undesrtand...
View ArticleStanford Letter for High School Camp
Hello CC, Recently I received a letter from Stanford saying I was invited to their Highschool Summer Program thingy... blah blah blah ... They said they only select the top few students in the country....
View ArticleShadowing VS Volunteering
Hello CC Since I plan to pursue premed and hopefully med-school after that, I know that I need to show some form of involvement in the healthcare sector. I am truly passionate about this but am puzzled...
View ArticleHow much will not having impressive volunteer hours hurt me?
It seems as if everyone has volunteered with a local hospital, or saved lives through their community service with kittens. The only place my mom lets me volunteer is the library, and I think I'll be...
View ArticleNeubauer Family Adelante Summer
Hi! Is anybody on CC doing this program or have started their apps?
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