Ladders for Leaders
Has anyone been part of the Ladders for Leaders program? Is it very selective? Was the internship rewarding/exciting? I'm interested in the program but can't find many testimonials. Thanks guys!!
View ArticleBreakthrough Summer Internship?
Will a summer internship @ Breakthrough look good on college apps? I know it's super hard to get into and its obviously prestigious, but I'm majoring in a STEM field. I'm a junior right now and looking...
View Articlecompetitive summer programs for humanities folk?
hi all! the title pretty much says it all- i'm looking for ~enriching summer programs that have a focus in the humanities. i am working on my tasp application right now, but that's pretty much it....
View ArticleLocation college apps
when applying to college, does your location affect admission? it seems as if certain cities near me get more students accepted into top schools even though the kids have the same quaficaitons?
View ArticlePrecalculus during the Summer
When I was in sixth grade a test was offered to skip a math, but I was switching around schools at that time so I didn't have a chance to take it. I am currently a sophomore taking Algebra 2 HN which...
View ArticleSummer programs/Vanderbilt PTY, Furman Summer Scholars, Ole Miss SCHS
Anyone with advice or experience regarding these programs? My D18 attended the Vanderbilt PTY last summer and really enjoyed it. We are looking for something similar and cost is an issue. These...
View ArticleCTY Civic Leadership Institute
I am considering this program for my 9th grader. I searched the forum, but only found some old discussions. Anyone done this one recently? I have never done the CTY for either child, so not sure what...
View ArticleCAMP CHLA
Heeeey! I was wondering if anyone signed up for camp chla 2016? (Children's hospital in LA) If so, has anyone been accepted? Or called or emailed?
View ArticleSummer Programs and whether they are worth it?
I'm currently a freshman in highschool, and I was looking into some programs to do over the summer. I'm interested in math, business, and law. So far I have looked at the Summer institute for the...
View ArticleSummer Science Program/Internship/Lab for International Seniors
Hello, I was hoping that someone could help me find a few programs that suit me. I would love to spend this summer engaging in a research project or internship. My academic interests: Public/Global...
View ArticleWharton's LBW 2013
Hey everyone! I haven't seen any threads for Wharton's Leadership in the Business World (LBW) 2013 yet, so I figured I'd make one. I attended this program this past summer and had a great time! Current...
View ArticleYale Young Global Scholars 2017
Hi everyone! I'm back again, and I will be applying to YYGS 2017 after being waitlisted last year. I can't wait to hear from others who are applying, and what the results might be this year :D
View ArticleCarleton Summer Quantitative Reasoning Institute
So I have been looking for a social science based summer program in or around Minnesota for a while now and Carleton's SQRI seems perfect. Though, I am hesitant to pay the nearly $3000 for a couple...
View ArticleForeign Policy Immersion or Economincs Policy Immersion at Georgetown?
Hello all! I read multiple threads on Georgetown Summer programs and looking at the Summer 2017 offering. My D is hesitating between the Foreign Policy Immersion and the Economics Policy Immersion. She...
View ArticleSummer Programs 2017?
I am a junior this year (2016-2017) and am interested in the medical field. I am looking into summer programs. I have a 4.3 weighted GPA, 13/250 rank, AP and Honors student, clubs/volunteer include:...
View ArticleCOSMOS 2017 Essay
Hi guys. I'm a junior right now and I'm looking to apply for COSMOS at UC Irvine. I was wondering if anybody knew what I am going to need to write about in the essays that I will need to turn in for my...
View ArticleStanford Summer Humanities Institute 2015
Hi guys! I'm an alumni of this program (from 2014), and I absolutely LOVED it, and I really hope to encourage many people to apply to this program. You will meet the most amazing people (not kidding),...
View ArticleGirls Who Code
Does the girls who code summer immersion program typically accept people who have taken AP comp sci or been apart of a robotics team (non coding)? I only know very basic java coding, and it would be a...
View ArticleSimons Summer Research Program 2016
Did anyone apply for Simons 2016 program? last year around this time, some people said they got likely letter, did anyone receive a likely letter yet? Thanks.
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