<p>AAJA</a> : Programs : Student Programs : Journalism Trainings : J Camp</p>
<p>How good is J-Camp? I really like journalism, and I'm an Asian American, and I'm really really interested in going next year as a rising junior. Any thoughts? Is it worthwhile? Is it prestigious to put on a college application and how selective is it?</p>
<p>From what I’ve heard, it’s extremely hard to get it. It’s a prestigious writing camp if you’re writing oriented.</p>
<p>It just seems amazing and perfect. I love writing so much.</p>
<p>Then that’s great! However, I’ve heard that Asians have a slight disadvantage…so really try to pack the punch with your essays!
I might be wrong though…the whole disadvantage thing might be for another summer program…I forget.</p>
<p>Anyways, good luck!</p>
<p>Well… it’s the Asian American Journalism Association…</p>
<p>Really? haha I must have confused it with another camp then :]
Sorry about that. There’s just too many to keep track of…</p>
<p>But the part about it being difficult to get through is true though. I remember that much at least 
There was a pretty active thread on J camp towards the beginning of the 2009 year where people were working on their applications. Have you tried searching for it?</p>
<p>Oh nevermind. I was going to find it for you but then I noticed that you’ve already done the job yourself :]</p>
<p><em>revives</em> yay</p>
<p>Carin, J-Camp is a ver good program. You shall definitely apply next year. In the mean time, do you best in your studies and you will find many opportunities open for you.</p>
<p>Did you apply? Does anyone have advice for the application process, excluding the ever-so-vague"write well" and have “good grades?”</p>
<p>My son participated in J-Camp two years ago during the summre between his junior and senior year in HS. If I recall correctly the application requires two to three assays. They also ask for your GPA and your test scores like PSAT, SAT, ACT, etc. I do not remember whether you need to send in recommendation or not.</p>
<p><em>revives</em> lala UPS GUY IS HERE :O</p>
<p>lalalalkaaa</p>
<p>Hey, so J-Camp applications are out! Anyone else as excited as I am? xD
Just wanted to ask if anyone knows whether or not we’re supposed to send SAT or PSAT scores because there doesn’t seem to be a place on the application to write them…And also, are the essays really only supposed to be about 250 words? Seems a little short to me…(especially when you compare with TASP lol)</p>
<p>I couldn’t open the J Camp 2010 EXCEL form… is it not available yet?</p>
<p>Do I have a chance if I don’t have any journalism experience :
My school only offers newspaper to juniors & seniors</p>
<p>It is available. Are you on a Mac? It works on a PC but not on a Mac.</p>
<p>I’m not sending in my PSAT scores. We only need…
<p>So we don’t need to, I’m assuming?</p>
<p>I still can’t open the excel file and I’m getting really worried since the deadline is coming up really soon. Have any of you been able to open it?</p>