<p>What are some good Finance/Econ summer programs that won't cost me thousands of dollars or have really extensive financial aid?</p>
<p>We can’t really chance you right now, but I would say that you stand a pretty good chance. </p>
<p>@Hawkace, what?</p>
<p>@Matrixerx Check this out: <a href=“Summer High School Programs | Academics | BBA | McCombs School of Business”>http://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/Home/BBA/Prospective/High-School-Summer-Programs</a></p>
<p>It is selective though, but if you get in, it’s free!</p>
<p>@Woandering What the heck? He changed the OP. </p>
<p>@Woandering Do you know if the DYNAMC program is a good program? UT Austin has the number one accounting program (according to US News), and I’m interested in that field. Would it be worth applying to?</p>
<p>@cso1640 The one I posted is at the same school, but a different program. I haven’t really looked into DYNAMC as much (I will later, too sleepy now), but other than content, check its selectivity. Despite what many people might say, you really should be looking at selective programs right now. Plus, content is almost easily found anywhere, including free online. </p>
<p>I know that MFEA is fairly selective, and I assume DYNAMC should be, too. Regardless of selectivity, choose a favorite program as a backup summer plan; a little like picking colleges.</p>
<p>@woandering I think it’s fairly selective, they only select 50 students for DYNAMC. However, I was wondering if it was worth my time; I’m rather interested in it because of my job interests, but my parents think it’s mostly a publicity stunt that UT Austin uses to gather interest in college applications to their school.
My summer is rather packed, too, as I’m currently looking into internships and trying to improve my SAT score by 200+ points. Would it be worth the week?</p>
<p>Thanks for the information!</p>
<p>@cso1640 While it is true that any summer program at a college will have the side effect of gathering interest, it isn’t usually the primary reason. And this is definitely true for UT Austin. UT Austin is already known for its strong business programs, so they don’t really need much interest. </p>
<p>If you are right that they only select 50 students, this is a program you should definitely try for. </p>
<p>It is insanely hard to get a good internship, without having some sort of connection. Trust me. I tried for a whole year before interning at my Uncle’s company (which happened to relate to finance, which I liked). Unless your SAT score is horribly low, improving your SAT score by 200 points will take self-practice and not classes. </p>
<p>In light of your situation, i suggest trying out for a few summer programs. Summer programs usually don’t take up the whole summer so you should have plenty of time to study for SAT and even do a small internship. If you can land a huge internship at a great company, then go for it. Paid internships are usually better than any summer program (in my opinion). Unpaid internships aren’t as valuable, but it’s definitely a great experience that colleges will appreciate. </p>
<p>@woandering I’ll try to persuade my parents into letting me apply - hopeful I get in! Do you know how the program experience is like? Is it mostly just informational seminars, or is it connections, or job experiences? Is it mostly just mentors and apprentices?</p>
<p>According to this site, <a href=“Discover Yourself in Accounting Majors and Careers (DYNAMC) Program – yesprepsummer”>A Semester in Washington D.C.! The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) – yesprepsummer, only 50 students are selected for each session.</p>
<p>I currently have one internship at an local investment firm on hold (connection through a close teacher), am applying to SEAP, and applying to a local Circuit Court internship. I am rather sure that I will get the internship at the investment firm, though. (I believe it is paid minimum wage, but it might be unpaid)</p>
<p>My SAT score is considered low for the colleges that I wish to go to (2000-2100), and I’m working towards Duke.</p>
<p>I am also very busy in the two or three weeks before school begins, since I am on the school varsity tennis team and we practice during the summer (I will also be training right before to compete for rankings).</p>
<p>Also - I am a sophomore (if that makes things different). </p>
<p>@cso1640 hey fellow '16er! I’m also a Sophomore. Internship is great, but I still think it would be best if you could have them schedule around the program. I have never been to the program (looking at MFEA for next summer), but the least it can do is give you a boost during college applications, since it is a selective program.</p>
<p>What you get out of it is usually up to you as a student. You will meet some sort of professor or accountant, and how you manage that relationship is all up to you. Understandably, some people will be easier to connect with than others, but such a selective program should give you a great experience, regardless. </p>
<p>Your SAT score is high enough that I don’t think a bunch of classes will help. What’s bringing you down, Math or Reading? If it’s math, then honestly, all you can do is practice. You’re probably smart enough to actually know all the material. If it’s reading, you may have questions while you practice. I suppose it might be helpful to bring in a tutor, but on a sparsely regular basis. Don’t waste too much money on having him sit next to you while you do problems. </p>
<p>If the internship is indeed paid, then it is honestly up to you (unsatisfactory answer, I know). Which will bring you more value? Both the program and the internship are wonderful opportunities and both can bring you important connections. If I were you, I would definitely try to choose ONE internship and get them to work around my schedule. A bit arrogant of me, but it is the best way for me. </p>
<p>On the other hand, how do you apply for an internship at the circuit court? I’d love to hear some tips on that!</p>
<p>@woandering whooo go class of 2016! I believe the internship is flexible, but I do not believe one week would be that horrible for my employers. </p>
<p>What my parents are worried about is that I am from out-of-state (in the mid-atlantic region), and the time lost in a week would be a week’s chance to study for the SAT. (Sounds ridiculous, I know, but I wholeheartedly agree with them) Writing is bringing me down a lot. I scored a 780 on math, 660 on reading, and 570 on writing. I got a 6 on the essay, but that was because I did not know how to write a SAT-geared essay (I expect at least a 9 or 10), since I attend an essay-rigorous school. </p>
<p>The bane of my SAT score is correcting sentences (ugh), so I am looking to improve on writing.</p>
<p>Since I probably live in a different state from you (what are the chances?) the application process is probably different. At my school, the career center coordinator sent out a bunch of internship opportunities at local places, and one happened to be at the County Circuit Court. You should definitely contact your county circuit court, and just email places - you never know until you try. I scored two internship opportunities, in fact, at moderately-well-known graphic design firms, but my parents do not support me working in an art field. </p>
<p>I know of district attorney internships, office of the public defender internships, etc. Just search the internet for high school internships! Google is your friend.</p>
<p>@cso1640 Will do, thanks.</p>
<p>Reading will be just more practice. With writing, you might want to buy a grammar workbook. Something similar to the SAT problems. You probably know most of the grammar rules, unconsciously or otherwise. With the essay, write your own formula, and make sure to write a lot. I don’t think it really is that difficult once you have something to write about. That where I fall. When do you plan to take SAT? I will try to take it again right after summer.</p>
<p>Which brings me to the point that you can study SAT anywhere. I am going to Europe and Australia this summer, where I will constantly be studying SAT, preparing to self study 3 APs, and perform as part of my orchestra (we’re on a tour and then my family is taking a vacation). While I wouldn’t suggest bringing an SAT book to Texas, if you feel you must, then you must. </p>
<p>I’m from California, by the way. How about you? (If you’er comfortable, no pressure).</p>
<p>@woandering</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I’m planning to take the SAT in December, because I heard the curve was the highest then. My first SAT was actually a formal-ish practice SAT, so I’m hoping my actual score would have been higher if there was a curve present. </p>
<p>Your summer sounds relaxing and stressful at the same time - which APs are you self-studying? Sounds hard.</p>
<p>California sounds awesome (except for all the earthquakes) - you should definitely have a lot of opportunities for court internships, and also political internships. Ironically, I live near DC, which opens up a lot of opportunities for me as well, but most are with gov’t agencies in the field of science (which is a field I’m not too enthusiastic about). Internships on the Hill are near impossible to get if you don’t have connections, especially for high schoolers. </p>
<p>@cso1640 What a world we live in, eh. More about connections than skill. Sounds almost like nobility…nahh it can’t be. This is America, no?</p>
<p>I’m self studying AP Statistics, Computer Science, and English Language. Are you planning to self study anything? Mainly, my school is not at all helpful with classes, so I must do this.</p>
<p>Californians usually just have more connections, I think. Too many startups etc. Sadly, I have very few connections thats got to do with the California area. I just sent an email to the San Mateo Courts, so I hope to land an internship. I’m most interested in Business/Law, so anything that’s related to either will be fun. </p>
<p>@woandering what a bleak future we have in front of us… haha not really but a lot of times it’s hard to land certain things without knowing someone.</p>
<p>Thankfully, I will not be self-studying anything since my school offers a bunch of AP courses and we have great teachers. I’m currently taking AP Statistics and APUSH.</p>
<p>I have sort of the same interest as you, but Business/Finance/Econ. You should consider applying to the Senate Page Program, which sounds amazing but the deadline probably passed for the summer. You could apply for the Fall/Spring sessions, though. I believe California’s senator has a lot of page nomination slots. </p>
<p>Business in general is a tough field to be interested in, especially for HS students looking for internships. I know of one student who landed an internship at MORGAN STANLEY, but as a senior and through connections…</p>
<p>@cso1640 I’m not a permanent resident or citizen of the US, so I can’t apply for the Senator one. It sounds interesting though. Have you found the class of 2016 thread? Come join us!</p>
<p>@Woandering oh that’s a bummer, but I’m sure you’ll find something better! Maybe i’ll stop by the '16 thread later, since I’m currently procrastinating an APUSH reading. It’s almost midnight over here, so I should probably hurry up with the homework. It was nice talking with you, though!</p>