<p>I'm looking into the COSMOS program offered by the UC schools, but it's a bit expensive. Does anyone know if they give academic scholarships or anything like that, and for anyone who has experienced the program, how was it/do you recommend it?</p>
<p>Thanks!!</p>
<p>COSMOS is awesome! I went to UCSC last year, and it was possibly the best summer of my life so far. It really broadened my horizons on what research is possible. </p>
<p>And yes, they do give scholarships. Two of my friends there were there on scholarships.</p>
<p>PhoenixStar, thats really awesome that you went to COSMOS. I'm a sophomore, and I'm applying for this summer.</p>
<p>How hard would you say it is to get in? What kind of gpa/qualities should a successful applicant have?</p>
<p>I have the same question as above. I'm applying to a few other summer programs/internships, and I'm looking for a program that I can be pretty confident I'll get into (in case I don't get into any other ones). To anyone who has done it before: how difficult is it to get in (and is a lot of it based on scores and GPA)?</p>
<p>If you don't apply for the most popular clusters at each campus, your chance in is pretty good. if you have a high weighted gpa (4.0+) & you are a senior, you have a good shot at $1000+ scholarship for college at the end of the program.
as for qualities, i think you just need to show a love for science in your responses.
i went to COSMOS UCI for astro, & I recommend it if you want a overview type program. if you're looking for hardcore research, cosmos is not for you, but there is a computer based lab component included in the program. cosmos is more of a great chance to meet new people and make friends.</p>
<p>^ I totally agree with all of that.</p>
<p>I would say that it isn't too hard to get into. I have a friend without much prior experience in science, who got in.</p>
<p>Good luck with your applications!</p>