Hello,
My 11th grade daughter is lucky enough to get accepted into both summer internships, ASSIP (non-paid) and NIH (paid). She has a hard time trying to decide between the 2 programs since she likes both. One is near home (ASSIP) vs. one is 45 min - 1 hour commute (NIH). Which one should she choose ? She is doing biochem research at both programs, and is thinking of bio/premed major for the future.
Thank you in advance for any reply.
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GMU ASSIP vs. NIH
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Nasa GeneLab 2019
https://www.nasa.gov/ames/genelab-for-high-schools
Please use this thread to post your offer status and stats.
Also request alums of Genelab program to share your experience and advice.
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GRIPS 2019 (Stanford GeneCamp)
Has anyone who applied heard back from GRIPS yet? someone I know already got accepted and another person got an interview. I haven't gotten either, has anyone else not gotten anything/heard from them?
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Which camps are best for oratory????
I’m going to be a sophomore next year and I’ve competed in oratory. I’m interested in double entering oratory and Info. There are so many camp options from GMIF, CBI, ISD to UTNIF... I’m struggling to choose a camp to go to .
I think most of the curriculums/labs are similar so its the coaches that really matter. Does anyone know which coach line up is the “best” this year???
PLEASE HELPPP
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Senate Page Program 2019
Hey guys I just was wondering if any of you have applied for the page program for the summer? Are any of you applying from California?
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Importance of Summer Programs
Hello all! I'm currently a junior and I'm debating whether or not to do a summer program. I've never done one in my freshman or sophomore year summers since I highly prefer self-studying and doing things on my own than doing things through a program. Furthermore, I spend a good deal of my summer time visiting relatives/traveling and helping out in the family, so it's pretty hard to schedule summer programs around those.
I decided around September that I'm going to set aside June for a certain summer program this year. I wasn't able to get into that summer program I wanted, and I'm considering replacing it with another one. The issue is that it's extremely expensive (around $5K including transportation), I'd have to take a plane alone to the place, and I'd end up missing the last 2 days of school, meaning I'd have to do my finals a week earlier. Another issue is that I'm going to be participating in the Breakthrough Junior Challenge, which lasts through the first 1.5 weeks of the program, so that might interfere with my focus in that summer program.
Personally I really want to just spend my summer doing self-study, research, and working on the Breakthrough Junior Challenge video, but at the same time I feel like I'm missing out by not participating in a summer program. 5 of my friends and I'm sure many more at my school have gotten accepted into pretty good summer programs (COSMOS, SIP, CASP, etc) already, and I know another 20 or so classmates who are doing some summer program. Would participating in a summer program make a big difference in college admissions and are they really worth it?
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Apple Engineering Camp (FIRST)
Are any other FIRST robotics people applying for this camp? I think this is Apple's first year doing it, and I was just wondering how competitive you think it might be. I know they are only accepting 75 students but how many do you think are going to apply?
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High School Diplomats 2019
Hi! I didn't see a forum for HSD 2019 yet, so I decided to make one.
"High School Diplomats (HSD) is a scholarship program that brings together high school students from the United States and Japan each summer through two parallel experiences. HSD U.S. provides the opportunity for American and Japanese students to meet at Princeton University for ten days of cultural exchange. HSD Japan allows American students who have successfully completed HSD U.S. to apply for a full scholarship to travel to Japan for a month the following summer."
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ISSYP 2019
hey everyone!! i didn't see an issyp 2019 discussion up yet so here it is!! anyone applying? i'm from new york and am hoping for the best! :^)
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National Youth Science Camp 2019
Hi all,
Anybody know how selective the program is?
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STARS 2019
Hi all. I've been searching for the Students and Teachers As Research Scientists (STARS) program in UMissouri St Louis but it seems like no one has created a thread this year. Results should be out in about 3 days. Is there anyone applying? I'm really excited about this program!
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Young Scholars Program at Northeastern
Did anyone go to YSP @ Northeastern? What was it like?
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Summer programs: start looking IN WINTER
OK, I've been through this before and I'm going to give a little mini-lecture on the summer programs process for those who are new to this:
If you haven't already, START LOOKING AT PROGRAMS NOW. Spend a Saturday afternoon reading through this forum's archives, use Google, etc. Here's a general starter list, some science, math, and engineering ones, a list of free ones, and some tips for independent research/internships. (Note: there was a really good list of summer programs that someone posted to Google Docs but I can't find the link - it's in the CC archives somewhere, though.)
For those who are currently ...
Seventh- and eighth graders: There are less programs for you than there are for high schoolers, but you should find a suitable program (preferably, programs) and apply. If you're doing Duke TIP or a similar program, you'll also have to take an ACT/SAT - which is a beneficial experience.
Ninth graders: If you haven't done a summer program before, now is the time to get involved. You should also look at a structured volunteer program, a job (if your state's labor age requirements let you), or any other "constructive" activity that will help you develop as a student and learner.
Tenth graders: There are a lot of programs from which you can choose. Do NOT put off a structured summer activity/job/etc. until next year!
Eleventh graders: You have the most opportunities available. Get a job, find a summer-long volunteer opportunity, apply to summer programs that will benefit you and make you grow intellectually. Start early - start NOW. Many people started in November. But some people will wait until April or May (*gasp*) - if you start that late, YOU WILL BE STARING AT PASSED DEADLINES or SUPER EXPENSIVE PROGRAMS. This is by far the most important summer (between junior-senior years) for summer programs.
Seniors! Almost ... done ... must ... get ... through ... last ... semester ... but when you're free ... I suggest just getting a job/internship, doing research, preparing for college, etc. There aren't a lot a lot of programs for graduated seniors but whatever you do is what you're doing for yourself.
Speaking of which, do not automatically go for the most "prestigious" programs or the ones at big-name universities. If it costs more than $4,000 for two weeks or less, doesn't include college credit, and is not a real research program, you're probably getting ripped off - search CC for any reviews/experiences that might be helpful in distinguishing these programs.
If you decide to apply to a competitive program, the free ones are often the most selective - beware of deadlines, some of which have already passed and many of which are looming in February! These are due in March or later but still, DO NOT WAIT.
Grades: grades are important; lack of straight A's aren't going to be an automatic dealbreaker but a trend of poor performance/slacking off, as reflected by your transcript, is a bad sign. If you're a freshman/sophomore, DO NOT SLACK OFF. It will feel fun until the first semester of senior year ... and then you start worrying how many B's colleges will forgive even with top test scores.
Speaking of which - take the ACT/SAT if you haven't already, and you should probably have the PSAT/PLAN done as well (if you're at the right grade level, etc.). You can send test score updates even after a program's application deadline; just add a note to the app saying you plan on sending newer scores when they're available.
A lot of programs will ask for teacher/counselor recommendations - start scouting teachers now! They'll also be helpful for writing college recs. Ask seniors/recent alumni of your high school which teachers write the best recs; if you're able to read the recs, you can also tell which teachers to ask or not ask for college recs in the future. Try to pick recent teachers that know you well; avoid academically insignificant people like coaches unless there is something specific they can highlight about you. Some programs require certain subjects (e.g., a math program might ask for at least one math teacher rec; a science one might request a math teacher and a science teacher). Even if you hate your math teacher, be nice to them so they can write you a great rec when you need it. Ask early, ask now - recs take a little time to write!
Do not think of the program admissions people are your enemies. They are your friends and question-answerers. Also, if you have concerns/queries, CALL, don't email (unless specifically instructed not to call). Emails get lost; replies are delayed. If you call, you'll almost certainly get a prompt answer from the right person.
Most important thing to remember: what you get out of a program/summer experience is what you make of it. If you are rejected from the "prestigious" programs you applied to, still attend a backup program (yes, you'll want one or two of those, just like with college admissions) and make the best of it. Colleges want to know what you learned and how you grew; your intellectual development and your whether your curiosity was triggered. If you go to Ivy League Summer College and just get drunk and party the whole time - that's a waste of a couple thousand dollars, will be recognized by colleges as "not a real summer program" on your resume, and will have been a waste of a summer.
Oh yeah - don't do a program just to boost your resume or make you look better to colleges. That should be a side effect, not the main purpose. If your goal is just to have some programs on your resume, you're doing it wrong.
CC is your friend; the people on here, at least the brighter ones , have more experience and combined knowledge than any other college adviser or counselor.
IF YOU DON'T APPLY, YOU CAN'T GET IN. Don't ask, "Should I try applying for this program?" or, "Am I good enough?" - do your best on the application and just send it in. Because without sending in an application, you have a 0% chance of acceptance into that program.
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Hey, I'm always free for advice (PM me - that sends me an email notification) and most other CCers are, too.
Also, sorry for the tl;dr-ness and can a mod sticky this if there are no objections? I'd like to create a comprehensive tutorial thread so please add on any general advice I've missed.
Cheers!
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UC Davis YSP and SSTP Iowa HELP
Hey everyone,
I am deciding between UC Davis YSP and SSTP Iowa, and I need to make up my mind by the decision deadline in a few days. They are both excellent programs, and I'm not really sure how I can make a decision.
Any opinions or helpful information on these summer programs? It would be very much appreciated.
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AMA: 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 me know and I will try my best to answer.
A few things about admission:
- they don't really care about your transcript - as long as you don't have bunch of Cs you should be fine.
- the video matters a lot
- they have alum application readers summarize applications and make recommendations
- having a LaunchX club or being in the LaunchX regional leadership can be a huge boost
- applied previous years (and rejected) can be a boost
- from underrepresented countries can be a boost
*those are just my observations - totally unofficial.
Why apply to Launch:
- the program is highly hands on. You form REAL REAL REAL company with your team and make lifelong friends.
- most companies formed at Launch continues after the conclusion of the program. I've heard of companies from two years ago still running and making enough money to be self-sufficient.
- every single lecture (maybe except the first three days) is designed to support your company growth. the lecturer (sometime guest speakers) are highly knowledgeable in their respective field and usually will stay 10 minutes after lecture to answer individual questions. You learn everything from primary market research (PMR) to professional marketing. You even get legal consulting!
- walking distance to venture cafe - meet the entrepreneurs from all around boston there!
- great working environment. who doesn't love to work in a conference room with view to Charles River.
- Launch reimburse some of your prototyping costs.
- You get a lot of exercise during lunch - walking from seniors house to sloan is no joke (go look it up on google maps)
Do not apply to Launch if you are trying to:
- get a golden ticket to MIT. While Launch team has a good relationship with MIT Admissions, they are definitely not a golden ticket.
- just to fill your time. you simply won't get in if you aren't passionate.
- make money. if you are just here to make money, you probably won't succeed in your company, therefore, losing all your money spent on camp cost.
Again if you have any questions about Launch, just let me know. Good luck on your applications everyone!
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LaunchX - How hard is it to get an interview?
I'm applying for LaunchX for summer 2019, and I received an offer to interview. Approximately what percentage of applicants receive this offer, and how does it bode for my admission?
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LaunchX 2019 Summer Program
Have any ED LaunchX summer candidates been asked to interview yet?
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Princeton Journalism Summer Program 2019
Did anyone apply to the Princeton Journalism Summer Program this year? I hope we get our results back soon!
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Chances for RSI 2019?
Hey everyone, I'm looking to apply to RSI 2019 (rising junior rn). Please give some feedback!!
State: Missouri
School Type: Large Public High School
Demographics: Indian Male, Upper Middle Class
ACT: 35 (E 36/M 36/R 33/S 35) with 10 on writing
SAT: N/A (taking in October)
PSAT/NMSQT: 1500 as a sophomore (no study)
SAT II: World History 800
APs: Calc BC (5), World History (5), Physics 1 (5), Comp Sci A (5)
Junior Year APs: Chemistry, Lang, Stats, Spanish, Physics 2
GPA: 4.0 UW/4.52 W (4.7 if all A's junior year)
Clubs/Extracurriculars:
Outside school
1. Student researcher in neuroimaging at Washington University in St. Louis under a major consortium under key professor for national project; writing paper (second author) and will be submitting by the end of this semester (around November/December)
2. Current summer intern (and continuing into school year) at a neuro-opthalmalogy lab at the University of Pennsylvania on neuroimaging and visual connections with brain; writing paper (first author) and will be submitting by end of semester (October/November)
Note: This is was my summer internship for this year, this was an independent project that I secured by emailing the PI and getting a rec from my professor at WashU. He doesn't actually take High School interns, but he made an exception because of my unique background and experience. He basically paid for me to come to Philly and it's also a paid internship, so it's quite substantial. It's also a great experience to be at Penn (alone) for the summer bc it's my dream school!
3. Working with an NYC-based neuroinformatics startup on PET imaging analysis as a collaborator
4. Founder and CEO of a global youth-driven consulting agency that works with small-scale high-potential startups in emerging markets like West Africa, Southeast Asia, and parts of Latin America. Currently working on major deals with companies in countries across the world, and also have a team stationed in many different countries. We have already secured close to $2-3K in corporate deals with over 4-5 companies in the first month.
5. Started a small company that collaborates with STL startups to build partnership networks of biotech and medtech companies. This wasn't something I did for profit, more to help establish connections between companies in the community. I am no longer working on this as I began my other startup.
6. Midwestern Outreach Administrator for a youth-driven national non-profit educational equity startup seeking to provide more academic opportunities for students of all backgrounds across the US.
7. Taekwondo athlete for ~10 years. Instructor at my local dojang and state/national level competitor (gold medalist at Missouri and Illinois state, silver medalist at Kansas state)
Inside School
1. Founder/President of Students for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Science, a club/organization that aims to explore and educate students about the alternative opportunities one has outside the traditional clinical medicine or hard bench science. We explore different career paths that integrate these aspects of science into different fields like business, marketing, law, etc. It's actually based off a similar student society I learned about at UPenn, so I got the help of the Penn student to found this in my local community.
2. Founder/President of Investment and Economics Club, where we explore the nature of investing in different types of securities like different types of stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies. We utilize a lot of simulations.
3. Regional chair of the STL Model UN. Administer 2 conferences every year with over 20 schools and 500+ students.
4. Member of Science National Honor Society (SNHS) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Comments: As you can probably tell, my application is split between and also integrates two quite separate fields together: science research and business/economics. I have a passion for both of these fields and I seek to integrate them greatly in an interdisciplinary career path. In the future I hope to do some healthcare consulting for some time, get a Ph.D. or MD Ph.D., and then pursue a career in Pharmaceutical R&D and administration (like MD, CMO, CSO positions in pharma). I really want to focus on my research passions in my career and also integrate them with my passion for leadership and changing the world through business/entrepreneurship.
I hope my kind of "split" personality won't pull away from my chances in RSI. It's basically my dream summer program! Especially because MIT is one of my top choice schools (because neurosci AND Sloan!).
Will appreciate any feedback!
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Launch X 2019
I'm wondering if an interview is necessary for admission of LaunchX. Have anyone not interviewed by them got admission? Thank you!
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