<p>Anyone else get mail from them? Is it prestigious enough to be worth paying $2,300? I've heard good comments about it and I am interested in medicine, but there is way too much rubish that is floating out there these days. Is this a credible, respected program? The application is pathetically flimsly. All they ask for is your GPA. No essays. No recommendations. I know some people who went that were not very qualified. Seems like it's not very selective.</p>
<p>NYLF has several subjects. Last year I attended the one on Medicine, among others. To be honest, the Medicine one was the one that I liked and enjoyed the least. It was at Babson College. I thought that it would emphasize more leadership, expose you to Medicine in a challenging way, etc. However, a lot of the meetings and "lectures" became more about listening to medical students from the Boston area and hospital residents discuss about how hard medical school is, etc. I really learned very little although hanging out at Mass General for a day was super cool.</p>
<p>NYLF is a respectable program overall. No doubt about it. I thought their Medicine one was the weakest though. One on Future Leaders (took place in DC ) was awesome.</p>
<p>I got one from them and wouldn't have minded going if it wasn't so expensive. They're legitimate, and they generally sound like fun (from what people here on CC have said), but they're not particularly prestigious.</p>
<p>Let's put it this way, most programs that are asking you for money aren't really rewarding your merits.</p>
<p>That said, the whole NYLF/NYLC program is okay. My biology teacher recommended me for medicine and told me she thought it was a good program. Two of my friends also went to a political program (I believe NYLC) in Washington last summer and had a good time.</p>
<p>Obviously, everyone who's been there that I know seems to have positive experiences. However, I'd be wary of shelling out that much for a program that could be iffy and honestly won't have much of an effect on any college app.</p>
<p>This is about the time to start considering summer programs. Has anyone heard of Martin Essex School for the Gifted? Buckeye Boys State? (These are Ohio programs only.)</p>
<p>I got that letter too, and I still dont' know if I'm going. like I really want to go....but its $2300 for 10 days!!!</p>
<p>Consider it a field trip where you do get some exposure to different aspects of medicine. It is not a leadership course. It DOES NOT get you any kind of bonus advantage for college or med school admissions. That said, my daughter went, enjoyed it for what it is, made friends -- and went to the one closest to home so as not to have to pay any airfare.</p>
<p>well isn't it possible to get some money from busineses like sams club. isn't it required that major business stores donate some money to the community and such?</p>
<p>If they ask for money {esp. so much}, it isn't worth it.</p>
<p>don't go, yeah, you'll start getting a bunch of similar offers but if it involves you paying to attend, it's not worth the money
Instead, apply for an internship, adcoms know that this is harder to attain than just forking over 3,000 bucks so i'm sure that internships are seen as 200% better than an informational field trip sort of thing :) save ur money for app fees, lol</p>
<p>Don't do it!</p>
<p>There are many events that cost a lot less, like the JSA sponsored gatherings. And your school will pay for you because it's a school-sponsored activity.</p>
<p>i did this program and i have to admit it did not emphasize a lot on leadership. most information they give out regarding medical professions are really basic, the kind that you can find out by researching online in like an hour. but hey, i met a lot of wonderful friends from everywhere and it really expanded my vision. there is fin aid available and you can also do fundraising in your community.</p>
<p>i went to the one on law & it was an amazing experience. its really what you make of it, like a lot of the speakers are willing to give you their contact info & help you with apps/ answer questions and such.</p>
<p>I've make up my mind. I'm not doing it..... : (</p>
<p>Do it if you think the fun/experience you'll have there justifies the expense.</p>
<p>Don't do it because you think it will look good to colleges -- it probably won't, unless it deepens an already demonstrated interest in a field.</p>
<p>Colleges see this type of thing as you just having enough money to go.</p>
<p>thoughtprovoking: medicine is an interest of mine
my english teacher today talked to the class about it
I still don't think It's worth it though, since there are so many similar but FREE possibilities. I'm going to Martin Essex this summer already anyway.
Thanks for the input. helped me reaffirm my decision
Haberdashery talked about internships. Realize I'm a high school junior. I thought internships were for college students? Can I do internships as a high school student?</p>
<p>yea, you definitley can. i have a lot of friends who did internships for medicine related stuff, mostly in research.
some of them even got paid.</p>
<p>do i just go to my local hospital and ask them about inernships? I am planning to volunteer at the hospital this summer.</p>
<p>I received a scholarship to go to this thing, so I will go most likely. The scholarship is not from NYLF, but instead is from my local hospital (had to still apply for the scholarship though).</p>