<p>I just finished my evaluation for Clark’s and it made me really sad. </p>
<p>And as for future applicants to Clark scholars – it’s pretty much the best way to spend your summer, hands down. I turned down other internships that were worth more (and I know you guys may get accepted into multiple ones too) but you SHOULD PICK CLARK’S! There is something charming about Lubbock, Texas, being with a small group of bright people from all over the place. You will learn a lot, you will have all sorts of resources at your fingertips. You basically can do anything you want for 7 weeks. </p>
<p>Plus, if you’re not from Texas, this is probably the only time you will ever get to see Lubbock and its beaaauuuutiful clouds.</p>
<p>As for admissions, work on those essays lol. they are what gets you in, not your scores.</p>
<p>This sounds so amazing, I really want to apply! I highly doubt I’ll get in though… seems like such a great opportunity though so I’ll probably try anyway… and get rejected haha, I’m not only an international student, but I also have basically no research experience :(</p>
<p>^ I had no ‘formal’ research experience in a lab either, all my research projects I had done without mentors, outside resources, etc. If you have competitive stats and can write some good essays (I recommend getting the essays revised, too) that show your ambition, then apply. One other thing - I know the recommendations are EXTREMELY important, so get three good teachers who know you well, with pref 2 of them being science teachers.</p>
<p>Anyway, I think internationals are considered in the same pool as domestic applicants. I’m not completely sure of this, but it’s certainly worth a shot, charizarrd.</p>
<p>I think being international will actually be a boost, to be honest.
I know Dr. San Fran would be delighted and very interested in reading apps from internationals, just because the clark program’s reputation has gone that far.</p>
<p>Proletariat, stop lying to yourself, your teachers deemed your writing level to be on par with that of grad students. pshhh</p>
<p>How much you want it and how you showcase your application matter more than you think. Don’t even think about how you’re “underqualified”, thinking like that won’t help you. Especially when you don’t know for sure if Dr. SF will honestly think you’re “underqualified” or not.</p>
<p>I think being international is a hook! It seems that all the american Clark Scholars were smarter than the sole international representative in my year. Other years might be different.</p>
<p>I love all the organising people behind the scene. Dr. SF (director), the chaperone, and the assistant director are all nice and funny people.</p>
<p>nirvanatear, you only think that because you were from canada lol</p>
<p>yea 12, but like i said before, it’s not that impossible. it’s not everybody who applies gets a 12/150~ chance of getting in. it all depends on the individual person.</p>
<p>Hi, I just saw this thread for Clark Scholars, and I’m definitely interested in applying there. For the recommendations, do they have to be from teachers or can one of them be from a previous research mentor?</p>
<p>Damn! We need to close this thread so that no one else sees this program and ruins my chances for getting accepted into the program lol. (i’ve talked to my parents and they consented)</p>
<p>Just curious, but do we have to specifically contact mentors/professors to better our chances in the program? Because I know for some programs, you normally do that.</p>
<p>No problem. Really guys, don’t worry about doing things that aren’t listed on the website. If you have any concerns about what is required in the actual application process, it may be best to go to Dr. San Francisco, whose email address is on the website. Most of us had no idea what they were looking for when we applied, and we still don’t really know - all we can do is guess based on who got accepted. However, if you need advice about whether to apply, what it’s like, what to write about for your narrative, what to mark for your research interests, or, once you get accepted ( ) what to bring, feel free to ask us.</p>
) what to bring, feel free to ask us.</p>