Decent Math and Science Summer Programs

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>Can anyone recommend me some math and science summer programs that aren't as hard to get into as RSI, SSP, PROMYS, etc.?</p>

<p>If stats matter,
GPA: 3.96 UW (3.97 if i got straight A's this semester) 4.29 W (includes freshman year)
ACT: 36 Essay: 8 :(
APs: 5 Chinese 5 CompSci
SAT IIs: 800 Math Level 2 790 Chinese
EC:
Participate in school math and cs clubs
Volunteer to help senior citizens use modern technology
School volunteering club
Participate in online CS competitions (USACO)
I have some past EC that I've dropped but it probably doesn't count for that much.</p>

<p>Just want to know some math and science programs that I have a realistic chance of getting into.</p>

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<p>Check out the Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) program offered at Michigan State and Notre Dame. Competitive, but free if accepted. Also, University of Waterloo in Canada has a one week Quantum Cryptography program - again, competitive to get in, about 30% of those attending are “international” (US + other countries) Both programs are a week long and FREE if you get in - My son went to both and enjoyed. Great opportunity to meet like minded kids.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the info!</p>

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What grade are you in?

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Rising senior and also now that I think about it something preferably on the west coast.

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I second PAN. I attended this past summer and it was blast!

If you prefer the West Coast, look into COSMOS (there are different programs at four different UC campuses) in California.

Also, you have great stats. Don’t avoid applying to the top summer programs out of fear. I’m not saying that it’s not competitive and that you’ll be admitted, but you would be a competitive applicant and you never know what could happen. Just plan ahead and don’t procrastinate on applications (take it from me…)!