Hey guys, this is a copy of the popular “List of Top, Prestigious Awards” thread, but for summer programs only. Let’s make a list of the top summer programs for high schoolers based on selectivity, honor, credibility, and overall impact on college admissions, etc.
Feel free to make changes or add on to the list; this is by no means “correct” or comprehensive.
10: Congrats
9: Almost a ticket to a prestigious school
RSI
TASP (no longer exists)
8: Amazing accomplishment; Large boost
SSP
SIMR
MITES (not available for 2022)
Clark Scholars
Simons
7:
HSHSP
Garcia
SUMAC
ROSS
PROMYS
Bank of America Student Leaders
CMU SAMS
BU RISE Internship
6:
UC Davis YSP
UCSB RMP
SSRP
U of Iowa SSTP
USA/Canada Mathcamp
SIP UCSC
5: Pretty good; will complement an already strong record
Yale YYGS
UF SSTP
COSMOS
TASS
LBW UPenn
SEAP
BU RISE Practicum
M&TSI UPenn
4:
Many Governor’s Schools
LaunchX
3:
2:
1:
“Pay-to-Play” Programs (Many University Summer Schools ) CodeDay Labs
Edits and updates to this list are based on recent program graduates’ college matriculation data and a few other factors (ie acceptance rate increases/decreases)
Given that several of your more highly ranked programs are quite pricey, how would you characterize “pay to play programs?” No financial aid available? Some assessment of the academic quality of the experience?
I think it really depends on your goals. Both are very good programs (and expensive) but M&TSI is better if you want to pursue the intersection of business and tech. RMP has options in humanities as well as the sciences, so it likely appeals to a broader range of people.
This is such a math- and science-heavy list. What about kids who are interested in government, economics, or political science? (Besides Clark Scholars.) Thanks!