My personal evaluation of summer programs/app process

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>In this forum, i see a lot of programs i applied to last year, so i thought that i would share my experiences. I'm pretty average applicant, from missouri, definately NOT exceptional, but here are my thoughts. </p>

<p>i applied to like a bazillion progarms.....</p>

<p>Cornell nanobiotech-Rejected(whole thing was kinda shady...i have yet to speak to one person who has done this program</p>

<p>LEAD-rejected(shady too, didn't hear back for teh longest time, plus i had a friend apply who never heard back, but upon calling them, she 'magically' got a spot....kinda desperate huh)</p>

<p>RSI-rejected(bad stats...i don't question this rejection...lol)</p>

<p>TASP-rejected(crap essays...i accept my rejection)</p>

<p>Michigan HSHSP(SHADY) -accepted-never heard back, emailed them and 'magically' got a spot. too much $ req. so didn't go.</p>

<p>SSP-accepted-too much $, didnt go</p>

<p>Mizzou's minimedical camp-accepted, didn't go, too much $</p>

<p>STARS-two summers ago-accepted-good experience</p>

<p>Grinnell honors minority camp(i'm asian)- rejected</p>

<p>NIH internship-rejected(i heard only kids w/ connections get accepted) </p>

<p>BIGGEST REGRET:
monsanto scholars-heard about it too late, never had a chance to apply</p>

<p>so what did i do? i did three free summer camps, only for missouri students though. PM me if you want more info</p>

<p>So yeah, i basically felt like i was applying to college last summer. haha. it's good prep for the actual college app process though. there may be more programs, i just can't remember. Good luck!</p>

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<p>If you dont mind me asking, what were some of your stats? (on CC people say they're "pretty average" and that can mean they're pretty average on CC...which is not pretty average...lol)I just wanted an idea because I'm applying to a few of those programs. thanks!</p>

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<p>you can look at my previous posts to get more detailed stats. but generally, as of last year, i had 4 APs, rank 2/525, 4.6/5.0GPA, 32 ACT, 2070 SAT, um previous research experience....a few obscure awards, nothing big.</p>

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<p>avg my 4$$.....</p>

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<p>What's STARS?</p>

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<p>I was under the impression that HSHSP was a prestigious and fairly competitive program. How can one call and "magically" get a spot?</p>