<p>I know this is way early, but I was looking into some math summer programs for next summer. I just came back from a science one this year and realized that science wasn't my thing. Math was. I searched some up and found out that many of the people who go to these programs compete in many math competitions. I have done several in middle school and usually placed in the top 10. I will be a sophomore next year and will be starting competitions.
Math classes: I took AS level math this year (I'm pretty sure I got a perfect score on the Cambridge exam), and I finished the class with 100+ averages all 4 quarters. Next year, I will be taking AP Calc BC.</p>
<p>Anyway, onto the summer programs. I found these so far with these explanations as the way most people view it:
RSI (MIT): very selective, 75 selected out of 3,000 applicants (data from one of the years) <a href="https://math.mit.edu/news/summer/rsi.html">https://math.mit.edu/news/summer/rsi.html</a></p>
<p>HSMC (Texas State): more laid back, not as competitive, easy to get in <a href="http://www.txstate.edu/mathworks/camps/hsmc.html">http://www.txstate.edu/mathworks/camps/hsmc.html</a>
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/835472-my-experience-with-the-texas-state-honors-summer-math-camp-p1.html">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/835472-my-experience-with-the-texas-state-honors-summer-math-camp-p1.html</a></p>
<p>PROMYS (Boston University): rolling decisions (sooner you apply, the more likely you'll get in), around 10% acceptance</p>
<p>ROSS (Ohio State): VERY competitive, very difficult to get in, brutal
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/867050-why-you-should-consider-the-ross-mathematics-a-letter-program.html#latest">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/867050-why-you-should-consider-the-ross-mathematics-a-letter-program.html#latest</a></p>
<p>So...
What are some other things to note about these programs?
What are some other good programs?
Realistically speaking, which one would I be able to get in (given my lack of experience with math competitions but also my math classes)?
What factors do they look at during admission processes?
What should I do to increase my likelihood of getting into the programs and actually surviving?
Which programs look good/not as good for college?
What are some competitions I should sign up/apply for?
Whenever I'm bored, I like to watch math videos (Numberphile, ViHart, etc.) on YouTube, but are there any channels that will aid my thinking for higher level math concepts that I may learn in these programs?</p>
<p>I really enjoy math, and despite the fact that I fall asleep doing homework all the time, I never fall asleep during math homework, no matter how tired I am or how late it is. I am certainly considering a career in this field (considering math professor), and I would like to prepare myself as much as I can.</p>