<p>If you have the money available to do it, go for it. I's totally worth it. The one in Chicago lets you experience things you would never be able to as a regular person or even in an internship. It is a wonderful experience.... and remember.... AN INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION, PAYS THE BEST INTEREST !</p>
<p>I receive this every year I took the PSAT, and my scores weren't that great either (below a 2000).</p>
<p>I didn't go after I found out that I had to pay that much money. I kept the envelope/ folder thing it came in 'cause it looked so pretty :D.</p>
<p>You can't say that it isn't based on merits since it requires an nomination (unlike the other NYLF programs). My school has deep roots in the program and I have seen the results. It is well worth it!</p>
<p>NYLF walks a fine line between being a scam and a positive experience. In all cases they use marketing practices that I find purposely deceptive. They make statements about schorship funds being available which I found to be misleading. They put out an effort to make the child feel special and they prey upon that to generate profit. There is no question that the programs are over priced, but, the actual experience for the child, appears to be mediocre to good based upon my research. The positive side seems to be interaction between the attendees and not the programs themselves. I made the mistake of providing a deposit, and, a couple of days later had to withdraw do to financial hardship, they flatly refused to refund any monies, and it is in the fine print, but it gives you an idea of the focus; this was months in advance to the program taking place. And, if you follow the trail of their business organization and the programs that the administrators have been involved in the past, its clear that it is about the money. There are better ways of spending your money to gain the same results.</p>
<p>I received this letter today, I was confused to get it. Do teachers nominate you or what? I have read all your responses, and I understand more about it now. The thing I want to know the most is, do they turn down anyone, and how many total people attend? Does it help with college admissions at all? Thanks.</p>
<p>Did you attend that forum on medicine. I just got one mailed to me recently. I’m really interest in medicine. But the money is just too much for 10 days. I still don’t know if I should go or not. Can you help me out here</p>
<p>I got in and have the money to go…but I thought it was a scam?</p>
<p>I went last summer and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Great experience and worth the money.</p>
<p>^Really? This makes me consider going…</p>
<p>Yeah, I made a bunch of friends who I still keep in touch with, and I learned a lot about my future career path. It was actually extremely informative. A speech from the Chief of Medicine at Tufts was a highlight. I also got a head start on college visits through the program:
Harvard and Harvard Medical
University of Connecticut
University of Massachusetts
Tufts University</p>
<p>Ask if you have any questions! I’m here.</p>
<p>Ahh…I will take that into account. I think I will talk to my mom about it again…I haven’t read the papers yet but I guess I’ll figure out when it is and hope it doesn’t interfere with my Washington U summer program…</p>
<p>Well, Thanks…for the insight.</p>
<p>Let me know if you have any questions.</p>
<p>I definetly will :)</p>
<p>Hi NewAccount,</p>
<p>Can you tell me more about which area are you located and what exactly you liked about speech from Chief of Medicine from Tufts?</p>
<p>I got one from these guys too. Not sure what to do.</p>
<p>I’ve been giving the same opportunity too and i really want to go but i have to agree on the expenses but they do offer payment plans…i decided to go just so if it is a great opportunity at least i wouldn’t miss out on it.</p>
<p>Fun Facts:</p>
<p>Shashin Doshi means “Born in the year of the Camera” in Japanese.</p>
<p>I would do this in a heartbeat… but then I see it costs $2,600. nearly 3k is not something you just wash away on a 10 day “learning adventure,” lol expecially with college coming up and the large chunks of money my parents will have to spend for me and my sister.</p>
<p>I also received this, and I’ve decided not to do it…mainly because of the money. Honestly, I think there are better ways to learn that type of information. </p>
<p>I recently applied for a job shadowing (free!) at a local hospital. I think that is a much better option. I just called hospitals around me and asked about high school volunteer positions. Basically the idea is to get a glimpse of what it would be like to be a doctor or a nurse. I think it is a lot wiser, because I definitely don’t have over 2000 bucks to hand out.</p>
<p>run for this program. My son just got back from the one in DC. It was a complete waste of time. He never saw a surgery and went to visit a library instead of spending time in the clinic as promised. Complete waste of time and money. I have never posted on line and have never sued any one before but things are changing tonight. I am calling an attorney tomorrow to discuss going after them for false advertising.</p>
<p>LOL. I get these letters every single year, and it *<strong><em>es me off. I just want to mail back and be like, *</em></strong> I DON’T NEED YOUR BS MAIL SO STOP MAILING OR I’LL SET YOU ON FIRE.
But yeah. Reading the posts on this forum, it’s definitely a waste of money. For ten days, you just get lectures. But if you go to a summer college program and live in the university for a month taking college courses, you’ll get lectures that will benefit your knowledge when applying for college (such as financial aid, courses you might be interested in, etc.). Plus, since you’re living there for a month, you’ll be taking college courses (two, usually).</p>
<p>Overall, I had fun and learned a lot. I had financial aid too, so I only had to pay 350 bucks. 
For a month!</p>