<p>Be sure to check out the Freshman Summer Academic Program (FSAP). It is a great opportunity to get a head start on your WU experience. I did it and had an amazing time. You can get more info on the program at:
<a href="http://artsci.wustl.edu/%7Ecollege/First_Year/FSAP.html%5B/url%5D">http://artsci.wustl.edu/~college/First_Year/FSAP.html</a> </p>
<p>Also, if you have any other questions about the program or WU in general, you can always contact me.</p>
<p>Best Wishes,
Jeff</p>
<p>Do you know if students can be enrolled in this in concurrence with the SSPBBR?</p>
<p>Which class did you take btw? And does the Introduction to Reading and Writing about Literature course satisfy the required credit of English to graduate?</p>
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<li>No, you cannot be dual-enrolled in FSAP and any other program</li>
<li>I took the Calc course, it was an easy A :). Good thing is that it counts for credit and factors into your GPA. They didn't offer the psych course last year, I think that might be pretty interesting</li>
<li>The Intro to Reading and Writing about Literature course does not satisfy the Writing I requirement; however, it does prepare you to write on the university level. I was considered an exceptional writer in high school, but there were a lot of things that I learned in the FSAP course that has prepared me for college writing.</li>
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<p>is the financial aid percentage similar to that of normal freshman admission? in other words, is it common that students get financial aid for this program?</p>
<p>The financial aid to cover the cost of FSAP is the same percent of financial aid used to cover the cost of attending WU during the regular school year</p>
<p>Greetings! Like Jeffwun, I am an FSAP alum. I highly encourage incoming freshmen in the Class of 2011 to consider attending this program. In addition to earning 6 units of credit before you even arrive on campus for the fall, you will become acquainted with the WashU campus; by the end of the 5-week program you will know your way around the school and will know some of the lesser known things about WashU (good places to eat, places to study, social hangouts, etc.). Additionally, as you will be in a dorm with around 90 other fellow freshmen, you will make several friends, friendships that do continue well into the actual school year.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about the FSAP program feel free to ask us; it's an unforgettable experience.</p>
<p>If you hate heat and humidity, will the experience still be enjoyable?</p>
<p>The dorms and other buildings all have ac, but then again I'm from Florida so I have a naturally high tolerance for heat : )</p>
<p>To FSAP alums,</p>
<p>Did any of you take the Topics in Chemistry class? From what I hear, General Chemistry at WashU is extremely difficult. So, from experience, did taking the Topics in Chemistry class really benefit you in General Chemistry?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
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<li>Well I didn't take the chem class, I don't know if kolliparap did either (if im not mistake he took history, but he can clarify that, lol). A lot of my friends took it. It is taught by an awesome guy (one of my idols); however, it is difficult. I don't think it caused them as many problems as GenChem did, but I remember them saying it was difficult. No worries tho, there are a lot of resources. The guy who teaches the FSAP chem course, is the assistant director of cornerstone and he implemented a lot of the innovative study methods that Cornerstone offers (PLTLs, etc). Also, random students come to him and ask him for one-on-one help in Calc, Chemistry and other subjects and he always makes time for him...he truly is amazing. I could go on and on about him, but you all will see soon enough.</li>
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<p>But, taking the Chemistry class in FSAP will undoubtedly help you in GenChem. I'm not familiar with either course, but I'm sure it can't help.</p>
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<li><p>All dorms and all buildings on campus have AC. There are AC controls in individual rooms so you will be semi-pamperd and comfortable, lol. </p></li>
<li><p>While it does get humid in St. Louis, I don't think it is a problem. I'm from Chicago, and our summers aren't as humid as the ones in STL. The weather in the lou is really funny. One day it'll be snowing and the next day people will be going outdoor swimming. Thats not too far from an exageration either. But with all this being said, it was never too hot or humid to bare.</p></li>
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<p>LackingSleep,</p>
<p>I did actually take the Topics in Chemistry class. The class is quite difficult, perhaps the most difficult course among the four courses that you must choose from for your second course.</p>
<p>It's a class that requires you to take lots of notes and think of innovative new ways to solve problems. This is because the general chemistry program at WashU isn't simply memorizing the concepts and solving the problems, but it's taking those concepts and applying them to scenarios and problems you might never even think of, like alternate universe problems where a universal constant or property of nature is completely changed and you must figure out what that means for chemical behaviors influenced by that universal constant or property.</p>
<p>The instructor makes it difficult like this because these are the types of problems you will see in General Chemistry. Despite the difficulty, you will have many problem-solving sessions in which you can ask questions to TA's or to the instructor himself. Some of the TA's may even live in the dorm with you as well, so you may have access to them for help any night of the week.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, a scheduling blip prevented me from taking General Chemistry during the academic year, so I may need to take a summer sometime to take it. However, all my friends who took the Topics in Chemistry course and are now taking General Chemistry tell me that Gen Chem seems much easier to them. This is because the Topics in Chemistry course exposes you to the sorts of problems you'll face in Gen Chem, and it teaches you to think outside the box.</p>
<p>On the whole I do recommend the course, but be prepared to work hard in the class. An other q's, feel free to ask.</p>
<p>Are there any other summer programs open to incoming freshman?</p>
<p>what kind of credit would you get from topics in chemistry?</p>
<p>number1seed,
Other than FSAP there are a couple summer programs. From what I understand, WashU offers a biomedical research program for incoming freshmen during the summer. However, it requires you to submit the application for that program with your application for admission, and additionally I think you must major in some sort of natural science. I'm not positive about that though.</p>
<p>Additionally there were a bunch of pre-orientation programs for us this past year. These are great ways to meet some people a few days before the actual orientation activities occur. The pre-orientation programs occur a few days before everyone else arrives on campus, and they include such things as newspaper writing and community service.</p>
<p>Chet2006,
For the chemistry course, you would earn three units of credit towards the natural sciences requirement. If you are majoring in something non-science, this should get you started towards meeting your requirements. If you're majoring in a natural science it won't help you meet requirements and it's no substitute for Chem 111A, but it will give you a big head-start in chemistry. And as difficult as Gen Chem is at WashU, it's good to have the head start. Even better is that you will have many more chances for one-on-one help with problems in the Topics course; this helps you really learn the stuff.</p>
<p>So you only fill out the application for the summer academic prog. once you admitted, right? or you filled it out along w/ your common app.?</p>
<p>You can fill out the application for FSAP out once you're admitted to WU</p>
<p>Admitted applicants will receive the FSAP application with the acceptance package that WashU sends to your home. Last year the form was located in the same booklet as the deposit form, matriculation form, and room choice sheet. If you have further questions regarding the form, you can contact the number located on the FSAP page.</p>
<p>Applications are accepted any time until the beginning of June; the application process is first come-first serve, so typically the sooner you apply, the better your chances of getting the spot. Remember, there are only around 90 spots for the program.</p>
<p>I have already applied for this program, but when will we find out the financial aid that will be provided?</p>
<p>oh man, unfortunately I'll be in India at that time or I would LOVE to go</p>