<p>Many rumors float around that a good showing at Ivy Scholars is auto admission into Yale. To what extent this is true really cannot be confirmed. Also, if anyone hangs around and looks through this thread, what sorts of clothes are you all packing for the morning session to look at least somewhat professional? I assume simple jeans and a t-shirt aren’t fine, but are khaki or plaid shorts alright, or nicer t-shirts without logos and stuff?</p>
<p>that rumor is most absolutely false. based on the people who attended during my year, only a small handful are going to/already at yale. however, with this said, most students do end up in fantastic schools. </p>
<p>dr. luong may have heavy weight, but that factor alone will neither be a deal maker nor a deal breaker.</p>
<p>To address the rumours: nothing will get you auto-admission into Yale. HOWEVER, there is an awards ceremony at the end of the program, and a couple students get the Dean’s Award (which boosts your chances significantly).</p>
<p>I went to the Grand Strategy Program last summer and needless to say it was an exhilarating experience. No, I didn’t get enough sleep, but honestly, it was worth it. The food around new Haven is great, and my dorm mates were all really ambitious, ivy seeking people. I come from a very small city in Canada, so meeting people who had such high aspirations are a rarity. </p>
<p>The lectures were also very intense, but very good. However, I do caution anyone who is thinking of attending the program to gain weight at the admissions office. If you have no interest in the topics (political sciences, history, law, etc.) then you will be a sack of potatoes in the lecture hall.</p>
<p>Wear light clothing (it can get pretty warm. But keep in mind i’m from Canada so perhaps my judgements aren’t very relevant…) I wore t-shirts and shorts (albeit nice ones). Bring a jacket for rainy days.</p>
<p>The best thing about the GS program are the people you meet and the culture that grows between the students. Even though we’ve only interacted with each other for 2 weeks, most of us still communicate through facebook or e-mail, and I wouldn’t think twice about heading over to Shanghai to stay at the place of someone whom I met at GS. It’s amazing how familial 2 weeks can make 60 students. It’s also really nice to stress out over college acceptances with a group of people rather than by yourself.</p>
<p>I would seriously recommend this program to anyone interested in the social sciences.</p>
<p>^I totally second that opinion.</p>
<p>I went to the Yale Ivy Scholars Program in Global Leaders Development and it was an amazing experience. I did not get too much sleep either, but, honestly, I did not feel exhausted. The place and everyone is so inspiring that you have no time to get tired. The lectures were really interesting and I liked the combination of academic and “non-academic” lectures. What I am trying to say is that on top of all professors that would present the issues from a theoretical perspective, we also had people who were very successful career-wise and shared some of their experiences. </p>
<p>The rumor about getting automatically in Yale because of the program is absolutely false. Many Yale ISP alumni apply, some get in, some get rejected. If you perform really well and win one of the awards at the end you might (might!) have some edge over other applicants in the gray area, but no accolade will compensate for a severe senioritis, plummeting grades and a general slack-off.</p>
<p>My idea is: do not apply, if you think the program will guarantee you automatic entry into Yale; do apply, if you care about politics and want to meet some brilliant people your age and academics. Keep in mind though that the program is really dynamic and intensive.</p>
<p>Just like Knuffles, I also still keep in touch with some of my classmates from the program and am really surprised that 2 weeks were a sufficient time for us to develop some sort of friendships. </p>
<p>Definitely a “worth-it” program, which in the area of politics might actually be unparalleled by any other. :)</p>
<p>I think it’s better if you get them from teachers teaching different subjects. Mine were from a social sciences and a math teacher. :)</p>
<p>Oh, of course. English and a social science will be perfect. I mean ISP targets the social sciences mostly and, if anything, it’s much closer to English and the social sciences at school than any other academic subject. :)</p>
<p>No problem. 
PM me with any questions you may have. :)</p>
<p>Wow, never in the world did I expect this many views and comments on this thread. Anyways, guys this program is awesome. Back when I went, there was only the Grand Strategy program, so I can probably speak best on behalf of that program specifically. However, being with the faculty there, I have strong faith that the rest of programs are just as awesome. No matter your particular field of interest, the things you learn here will help you develop into a ‘generally’ intelligent person… if you know what I mean. Good luck guys. </p>
<p>Oh… and yeah, this program is not a guarantee into Yale. Nevertheless, if you can effectively relate the experiences that you’ve had here with how you have come to develop into who you are… then perhaps Yale is indeed waiting with open doors for you.</p>
<p>Great program, yes. Gives a big boost with Yale admissions? Not so much. Based on facebook postings, it looks like Yale admitted 2 students SCEA this fall who attended 2011 Global Leaders.</p>
<p>Hi. I’m a freshman currently, (so I’ll be a rising sophomore this summer), and I’m thinking about applying to Ivy Scholars. I’m really interested in the APPLE program. Has anyone attended the APPLE program? Do you think it will be too intense for me as a freshman? I may go next year, though. Can anyone recommend really good summer programs at universities, that aren’t too intense??? I was thinking about the programs at Columbia, Brown, SIG at Dartmouth, CTY, Exeter…help!</p>
<p>Help! Please pm me with your ivy scholar experiences!!!, especially if you’ve done the apple program / the philosophy / politics one!</p>
<p>The APPLE program is brand new.
Last year it existed as the Hertog Program in American Political Philosophy and did NOT have the Economics component that it now has.
Essentially, no one knows this particular program firsthand. Considering that all Ivy Scholars Programs are quite similar in their intensity, I am 99% sure that it will be intense, too.
The fact that you are a freshman shouldn’t discourage you to apply though - freshmen have attended the Yale Ivy Scholars programs in the past and have done well, so…</p>
<p>The ivy scholars global leaders development program is not very intense, and seems to suit what you’re looking for. It was a lot of fun, and a great experience! even now i shed tears at how amazing it was! The workload is fair, not bad at all. dont be intimidated! there were freshman that were superb!</p>
<p>How selective is this program?</p>
<p>I’m in 9th grade at a top 20 high school in the US. I have 3.7 UW GPA :(. This because i messed up on midterms and received 92 in Spanish II and 90 in English I. I am in all honors classes and have very good extracurriculars. I’m also self studying 4 APs which my counselor will mention in the recommendation. I am in the highest classes. Accelerated into math 2 and spanish 2. Only a small handful of people are in a higher math class. My counselor and teacher recommendations should be good, but idk because they haven’t known me very long.
Chances?</p>
<p>Your chances are there…and are good.</p>
<p>Just don’t bombard the essay…it is really important. :)</p>
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<p>I think you mean “bomb”, unless ImSoAmbitious plans on attacking the essay with bombs, shells, or missiles. :)</p>
<p>Thank you, what should i discuss in my essay. It says it should be 2 to 3 pages long?</p>
<p>Anyone applying to the APPLE program?</p>
<p>I’m applying to APPLE.</p>
<p>I got into the Global Leaders program. I read about this “Dean’s Award” given out to students at the end of the program. If someone has any knowledge of this, and could reply to my questions, I would be very grateful. Here are my questions:
1.) Are students chosen by each program?
i.e. A # from GL, a # from GS, a # from APPLE.
2.) How many students are chosen (total if not per program)?
3.) How are students chosen?
4.) (I noticed this afterwards) What prevented sleep?</p>
<p>Thank you for your time!</p>
<p>Edit: If anyone who attended Global Leaders could tell me their experiences (highs, lows, etc.), I would appreciate it. Thanks again.</p>