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Any PVSA Certifying Organizations in Illinois?
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LBW Wharton 2019
Someone should have created the discussion. Who is applying to LBW 2019? How are your applications going on? Any advice from past participants? Good luck everyone!
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Notre Dame Summer Scholars 2019
Hi all. Has anyone who applied to this heard anything yet? Also if you have been before, what are the odds a rising junior would be considered? Thanks
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Summer writing program /journalism
Hi,
Does anyone know anything about the summer journalism program Newsroom By the Bay at Stanford? Wondering if it is worth my money, and whether it is actually a selective program with driven students. Considering this one because I need to find a summer writing program quick, having missed other deadlines.
Or would the Juniper Institute for young writers, which still has rolling admissions, be more worthwhile? Is that one more reputable?
I enjoy both creative writing and journalism.
Thanks!
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IOWA SSTP
Any one applied for Iowa sstp this year?
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Georgetown Summer Programs Waitlist
Does anyone know how likely you are to get into one of Georgetown’s 1 week academies if you’re on the waitlist? I’m on the waitlist for the Law Academy and I want to know if there’s any chance I’ll get in.
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Physics/Astronomy Prep
Hello.
I am a freshman now and I'm interested in physics/astronomy. My goal is to attend SSP for astrophysics during the summer of my sophomore year. I'm also interested in participating in USAPHO and USAAAO. What resources are good for studying for these exams? Any good recommendations for books/study material for these tests?
Thanks!
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HSHSP 2019
Hey guys, I was wondering about who else applied to HSHSP so I decided to create this forum. Also, if you have attended the program before can you tell us what the experience is like/if it's worth it, how colleges consider the program/how It looks on applications, and were you able to do research in the area of interest you listed? Thanks!
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Any tips for Pioneer Research Program Interview
Hey guys! I have my interview soon and would appreciate some tips from those who did an interview previously. The email says we have to write an essay, but I have no idea what that entails. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center HS Internship Program
Hi everyone, I am interested in applying for this program, and I wanted to ask you guys if you ever got accepted? And how selective it really is, and if they base your application only on the Google docs form? Please let me know. Thank you so much!
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Senate Page Summer Session
Hello all. I am planning on applying to the 2019 Senate Page summer sessions. I have done a TON of research, spanning back about a year. What I haven’t been able to find much of is a deep personal overview of the program. Those of you who have been summer pages: what is it like? What is a typical day include? Any personal stories with Senators? Any tips on getting in? Thanks everyone!
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HELP: a professor wants to interview me to discuss my possible lab internship
I was emailing professors for a lab placement over the summer, and I got a reply from one professor who is willing to allow me to intern. She wants to interview me over the phone later today, but I am unsure of what to say.
Has anyone ever been interviewed by a professor for a lab placement? If so, what did they ask you and how did you generally go about the interview?
There were a few important things she said she was going to ask me. 1. What are my interests? 2. How will you get the most out of your experiences in my lab? How should I approach these questions?
Thanks for your help.
Has anyone ever been interviewed by a professor for a lab placement? If so, what did they ask you and how did you generally go about the interview?
There were a few important things she said she was going to ask me. 1. What are my interests? 2. How will you get the most out of your experiences in my lab? How should I approach these questions?
Thanks for your help.
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Summer EC ideas/ School Club ideas
Hi! I am currently a junior in high school and want to have a summer EC that can stand out on my resume. I was also thinking of starting a club in my school but do not have any ideas on what I want to do! Please comment and we can talk!
(I am planning on majoring in Molecular biology or neurosciences)
(I am planning on majoring in Molecular biology or neurosciences)
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I attended the 6-Week UMass Amherst Summer Intensives program 2018 -- and it was amazing.
I haven't really seen many people talking about this fantastic program for some reason, so I decided to share my experience for anyone who isn't sure if they'd like to go or not.
So first. My application. I consider myself to be a pretty good student, but I'm no where near amazing. I even had a B+ (in history) on the report card I sent. I've also never had any research experience prior to this, but my application definitely showed a large interest in STEM. There's definitely competition, but it's not too competitive relative to other research summer programs out there. However, depending on what lab you pick (some are only accepting 2 students, others accepted 14) your competition definitely varies. The professors of each of the labs you are applying to will be reading your application and deciding whether or not they want you in the lab.
Now, if you're close enough to UMass Amherst, you'll probably be making this tough decision: commuter vs. residential. I attended as a commuter student. It saved my family around 3 or 4k. The majority of kids there, though, are residential. If I had to make a rough guess, I'd say in the whole Research Intensives program there were only about 4-5 commuter students. The total amount of kids accepted was around 40 or 50. I found that even as a commuter student I was able to befriend a lot of people, but if you really want to hang out with everyone 24/7 and really form a tight bond, residential might be for you. I still had an awesome experience though.
The environment: the kids that attend are all bright and hardworking. Many of them also come from REALLY good schools (Exeter, Phillips Andover, etc.). These people come from all over the world, which was really an interesting and fun experience for me. There were kids from Spain, England, China, and all over the U.S. They all had different cultural backgrounds and it was fun bonding with them and learning how they grew up in their respective environments.
As for my personal lab experience: I was in a psychology lab. I've heard of other psych students who had to work in a classroom environment, where they were given work to do every day. As for the wet lab kids, I've heard that they got to do very cool things (one of my friends dissected a lot of frogs -- like, an insane amount). So your experience will definitely vary based on what lab you're put into. The one I was placed in was very small and very hands-on, which was perfect for me. We got to work in actual experiments alongside the graduate students (who were just so great, they were extremely funny, patient, and kind with us) and got to collect and analyze our own data. I definitely learned a lot -- about the equipment used, how to work with research participants, and just about the daily lives of grad students in general.
The research poster you make at the end of the program honestly sounds like a huge task but it's not that bad. You're given a long time to work on it, and your graduate students and professor will look after you. I remember being very anxious two weeks before the presentation date, but the few days before it I felt really excited to show what I learned in the past 6 weeks. All of us gathered in this giant space and set up our posters there to present to whoever decided to stop and take a look at our poster.
If you have any questions about my experience, please ask! Even though I was a commuter, I also know a bit about the residential experience from my friends so I might be able to answer any questions about that. This is definitely one of those "hidden" programs out there that not a lot of people seem to know about, but is a highly valuable experience that everyone should definitely look into!
So first. My application. I consider myself to be a pretty good student, but I'm no where near amazing. I even had a B+ (in history) on the report card I sent. I've also never had any research experience prior to this, but my application definitely showed a large interest in STEM. There's definitely competition, but it's not too competitive relative to other research summer programs out there. However, depending on what lab you pick (some are only accepting 2 students, others accepted 14) your competition definitely varies. The professors of each of the labs you are applying to will be reading your application and deciding whether or not they want you in the lab.
Now, if you're close enough to UMass Amherst, you'll probably be making this tough decision: commuter vs. residential. I attended as a commuter student. It saved my family around 3 or 4k. The majority of kids there, though, are residential. If I had to make a rough guess, I'd say in the whole Research Intensives program there were only about 4-5 commuter students. The total amount of kids accepted was around 40 or 50. I found that even as a commuter student I was able to befriend a lot of people, but if you really want to hang out with everyone 24/7 and really form a tight bond, residential might be for you. I still had an awesome experience though.
The environment: the kids that attend are all bright and hardworking. Many of them also come from REALLY good schools (Exeter, Phillips Andover, etc.). These people come from all over the world, which was really an interesting and fun experience for me. There were kids from Spain, England, China, and all over the U.S. They all had different cultural backgrounds and it was fun bonding with them and learning how they grew up in their respective environments.
As for my personal lab experience: I was in a psychology lab. I've heard of other psych students who had to work in a classroom environment, where they were given work to do every day. As for the wet lab kids, I've heard that they got to do very cool things (one of my friends dissected a lot of frogs -- like, an insane amount). So your experience will definitely vary based on what lab you're put into. The one I was placed in was very small and very hands-on, which was perfect for me. We got to work in actual experiments alongside the graduate students (who were just so great, they were extremely funny, patient, and kind with us) and got to collect and analyze our own data. I definitely learned a lot -- about the equipment used, how to work with research participants, and just about the daily lives of grad students in general.
The research poster you make at the end of the program honestly sounds like a huge task but it's not that bad. You're given a long time to work on it, and your graduate students and professor will look after you. I remember being very anxious two weeks before the presentation date, but the few days before it I felt really excited to show what I learned in the past 6 weeks. All of us gathered in this giant space and set up our posters there to present to whoever decided to stop and take a look at our poster.
If you have any questions about my experience, please ask! Even though I was a commuter, I also know a bit about the residential experience from my friends so I might be able to answer any questions about that. This is definitely one of those "hidden" programs out there that not a lot of people seem to know about, but is a highly valuable experience that everyone should definitely look into!
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Disney Dreamers Class of 2020
Hi guys! I started this thread to discuss the application and admittance process of the Disney Dreamers Academy.
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LIU Summer Honors Institute Help
Hi, I applied to the LIU Summer program and got accepted, but the program is rather far. I was wondering if anyone had gone to this program and could share some insight as to whether or not it's worth the trip? Thank you!! ^^
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Summer Science Program 2019
Hi there! I didn't see a thread for SSP this year so I decided it would be nice to make one since the application starts today. I'm not sure how much advice I personally can give, but feel free to ask questions about the application here and hopefully I or someone else (an alumnus, perhaps?) can answer them. I'm applying to the Astrophysics program as a junior. Nice to meet you all!
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SUMaC 2019
Hi guys! I'm currently a rising junior and I was thinking of applying to SUMaC. I was wondering if those who went there before could say how competitive it was and whether it was worth it or not. Thanks!
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Noonan Scholars (legit?)
I recently received an email (and a letter in the mail) about the Noonan Scholars program. Apparently, it's a program for Juniors that helps prepare them for colleges (specifically selective colleges) and even includes a 6 week residential summer program at Amherst College in Massachusetts. I am not familiar with this program and I haven't found much information other than what is available on their website. Does anybody have more information about this program and is it legit?
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Clarks Scholars 2019
Has anyone applied to Clarks Scholars 2019?
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