Hey,
So I am finishing up my app for this program. I wanted to know a few things. I live in NYC so I will just be commuting there from my house daily, how much is it for that? Also, what are my chances of getting in? For people who got accepted prior, what were your grades?
With Ivy summer programs, they usually cost a lot. I wouldn’t advise you to take part in the expensive ones. Speaking from experience, while they do offer good programs, they cost waaaay too much and overall have minimal impact on your transcript. Personally, I went to Duke summer program as well as UPenn summer program. Didn’t think much of them, tho.
To meet the requirements, you need to send your transcript with a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 3.5(unsure). The price for commuting and non-commuting are the same from what I remember.
For more information, go check out their website
https://sps.columbia.edu/highschool/college-edge/academic-year/admissions/apply
I have to agree with you. Although these summer programs might not have a huge impact as you expected, but you do have an opportunity to talk the profs and ask them to write a rec letter for you if possible.
thanks a lot guys
Know several students who have participated in summer programs at elite universities. All loved them. The only negatives that I have ever heard or read about them is on this website. But, cost is a significant consideration.