YES Abroad 2020-2021
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When applying for STEM programs (RSI, MITES), is it okay to mention my interest and experiences in the humanities? Or should I completely leave that out?
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Hi, I’m a high school junior looking at residential creative writing programs, preferably ones you need to get into. My top choices are Interlochen, Kenyon Review, and Iowa. Does anybody have any other...
View ArticleChance me for top programs!
Can I get a chance me for top summer programs and maybe which one’s I can expect to get into? Programs: RSI, TASP, LBW @ WHARTON, BU RISE, HSHSP, SSP. Not sure about any others, so I’d love...
View ArticleMIT PRIMES-USA 2021
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View ArticleCreative Writing Summer Programs 2020
hello there! i'm planning to apply to some summer programs on creative writing this year. I've been looking into Kenyon, UVA Summer writing program, Bard College Young Writer's Workshop, and CSSSA. Are...
View ArticleCal State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA) 2020
hi! I am applying to CSSSA for the summer of 2020. Here is a thread for fellow applicants and hopefully, past applicants could also give some advice/ tips. I'm planning to apply for the creative...
View ArticleWTP @ MIT 2020
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View Articlepre-college summer progams: ideas for a shy rising senior?
We are looking for a pre-college program for a shy rising senior with an Asperger's type of profile. He has experience being away from home, but he would benefit from being part of a college-like...
View ArticleLBW 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!
View ArticleSummer programs (Astronomy, engineering, STEM, ecology)
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View ArticleSummer Ventures 2020
Hi! I was applying for the 2020 summer ventures program. I am currently a sophomore and was wondering what activities are deemed impressive and for some essay tips. Thanks for any answers.
View ArticleChoate or Taft Summer Program for Middle School
Which would you recommend? And why? Thanks in advance.
View ArticleSchool of New York Times Summer Academy?
Hello! I have been looking into the NYT Summer programs, but due to their ~6k cost, I was wondering if I could hear from anyone on here who's attended. Was it worth it in your experience? Or, if you're...
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