<p>hmmm <em>packs bags and moves to Alaska</em></p>
<p>It won't really be a significant advantage. There will be 40 unrepresented states so it's not like they must admit someone from New Mexico.</p>
<p>Blah. No answer from the Cornell people. I think i'm going to look at a different program, namely the George Washington Carver internship at Iowa State. This is frustrating.</p>
<p>^ I also applied to the GWC Internship @ Iowa State and Cornell nanobio. Eager to hear back from both (hopefully they reply by March??)</p>
<p>Anyway, did anyone else here apply to Roswell Park Cancer Institute's summer program? If so, decisions have been announced. I would be eager to hear from some of the other admitted applicants...</p>
<p>According to the Iowa State page, you'll know by March 15th. I looked at the fine print though, and it's a minority program? I'm starting to get really frustrated...I can't seem to find anything that ISN'T a minority program.</p>
<p>Well, GWC is a diversity program. I'm a white male, but I wrote my essay about how I believe diversity means the sum of one's cultural experiences and not simply one's race. I have no idea what will happen with the program, but I certainly wouldn't hesitate to apply if I were you on the basis that the program is a minority program.</p>
<p>If you are on the fence, I suggest contacting Aurelio Curbelo, one of the program directors. I had similar questions for him and my impression from his response was that the program seeks candidates from a variety of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.</p>
<p>Another thought for you, christi.
NIH has an excellent biomedical summer program that high school juniors and seniors are invited to apply to. Here is the website:
NIH</a> Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
I personally did not apply having already applied to GWC, RCPI, and Cornell but if I had more time I would have applied to this program.
Another CC member who is now in the BS/MD program @ USC went to this program and said that is what got him into the BS/MD program so it is certainly reputable.</p>
<p>PM me if you have questions/want more info</p>
<p>Oh and one last thought. IU Bloomington has a great summer cancer research program, app also due on March 1st. For more info:
IU</a> Simon Cancer Center - Professional Education - Training</p>
<p>Unless I'm mistaken, the NIH program is not residential program. Meaning that they do not provide housing, and you are on your own to find a place to live and transportation. If you are located around MD area or closed to where the labs are, then this is ok. But for many other 16 year old, this is a tough situation to get into.</p>
<p>IU program looks great but it starts on June 1st. That is very early. I wonder if many high schools in the country end their school year on or before May 31st.</p>
<p>Edit: Looks like most Indiana high schools get out before the end of May. It is probably not true for most other states.</p>
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Well, GWC is a diversity program. I'm a white male, but I wrote my essay about how I believe diversity means the sum of one's cultural experiences and not simply one's race. I have no idea what will happen with the program, but I certainly wouldn't hesitate to apply if I were you on the basis that the program is a minority program.</p>
<p>If you are on the fence, I suggest contacting Aurelio Curbelo, one of the program directors. I had similar questions for him and my impression from his response was that the program seeks candidates from a variety of racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Yeah, I decided to apply anyways, but this makes me feel better. I'm a white female, and while i'm not a minority, my life experiences are a lot different from most other people my age and I know I could contribute "diversity." I'm still emailing them with a couple questions though. Do they require a transcript?</p>
<p>I have the NIH page bookmarked, but I think my parents would have a big issue with their lack of provided housing. I could also do the IU program since my college courses end in May and after that, my schedule is very flexible. Thanks!</p>
<p>(this is probably good for everyone else too...we definitely need back ups.)</p>
<p>They do require a transcript and three letters of rec, but you submit them after you submit your online application.</p>
<p>Damn. I'm going to need to find additional people for recommendations...:(</p>
<p>I just had my science teacher and my lit teacher write a letter of rec and asked my counselor to type one as well. Counselors can write letters of rec in like seconds lol</p>
<p>Yeah...I can't get in touch with my last semester Chem teacher, and i'm homeschooled. I'll find someone.</p>
<p>Wait, the GWC program requires a transcript? I thought it was just the online application</p>
<p>I thought it was only the online application, too. I only applied today, so that might be why I haven't received such notification... Can anyone else affirm that transcripts and letters of rec. are needed, though? (So I can give my teachers notice). Thanks!</p>
<p>Transcript and three letters of rec are needed. If you have questions I suggest you contact Aurelio Curbelo, the program director:</p>
<p>Aurelio Curbelo
Director Ag Multicultural Programs
Iowa State University
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
23B Curtiss Hall
Ames, Iowa 50010
Tel: 515-294-1701
Fax: 515-294-2844
<a href="mailto:acurbelo@iastate.edu">acurbelo@iastate.edu</a></p>
<p>How do the students get to Iowa State? Are they picked up at the airport? Is airfare included? Thanks for the answers :)</p>
<p>Also, I'm thinking that since he didn't update the website yet, maybe they changed the policy on sending letters of rec and transcript? I mean, the deadline is tomorrow, so I don't think a lot of the people who applied would be able to get letters if they decided to change it anytime soon...</p>
<p>Wow, this opportunity sounds awesome!
Too bad I'm a hs senior, so I don't think I'm eligible.</p>