<p>Here is a link regarding the Newcomb Scholars Program for incoming freshman women: Tulane</a> University - Program Requirements . </p>
<p>I am part of the program and can answer any questions you may have! I strongly encourage all prospective female students to consider applying for this program and take it into account when making their final college decision.</p>
<p>how did you get into the program?</p>
<p>You have to go through two rounds to be accepted. First you fill out a written application, which is read by faculty from across campus. Then, if they like your application, you have to go for an interview. </p>
<p>This past year, it was pretty selective. The people in the program are really amazing, though. Being in the Honors Program seems to increase your chances of acceptance, although it is still possible to be a competitive applicant as a non-Honors student.</p>
<p>do you they take your high school grades into consideration at all? and how many kids would you say applied versus how many got accepted - any tips on getting into it?</p>
<p>no, they don’t look at high school grades. i honestly have no idea how many kids applied, although only 20 were chosen. i personally know at least 7 or 8 people that applied and didn’t get in, though.</p>
<p>in terms of getting into it, i would suggest having some sort of passion and expressing it through your essays and during your interview. for the application you have to describe your research interests and what kind of project you would like to pursue long-term. </p>
<p>since i had already been volunteering in a neuroscience lab up to that point, it was easier for me to discuss my long-term goals and what i hoped to get out of (and contribute) to the program. if you are a science major, having prior research experience is a major plus. for liberal arts/other majors, i think being able to effectively convey your interests is important when applying to the program.</p>
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<p>my daughter is seriously considering tulane.</p>
<p>she is a history head/a social science geek type.</p>
<p>could you share your thoughts on what the newcomb scholars program could offer someone who still believes she “can make an impact”?</p>
<p>thanks for taking the time to answer our queries.</p>
<p>be well</p>
<p>dad of daughters</p>
<p>the main benefit of being a newcomb scholar is the connections that you make, particularly with the newcomb institute. for example, i applied to attend a conference in Washington DC over the break and received funding from the newcomb institute. while i could have still applied as a non-newcomb scholar, being able to put that on your applications for research/conference grant applications seems to greatly increase your chances of receiving funding. the newcomb institute has a pretty nice budget for funding these types of things, so the more connections you have to it, the better.</p>
<p>the overall support provided by the program is truly phenomenal. the women in the program are amazing and are really supportive of each individual’s interests and goals. just being around these types of people fosters both friendships and intellectual conversation.</p>
<p>lastly, the newcomb program helps encourage you to start thinking about your honors thesis/project your sophomore year, instead of your junior year. along with the funding opportunities mentioned above, being in the program would help her undertake an awesome long-term project earlier and more effectively, thus “making an impact.”</p>
<p>i am just starting out in the program, so i can’t really identify all the long-term benefits at this point. it is also a new program (my class is the 2nd cohort of newcomb scholars). feel free to PM me with any questions. i can also give you the emails of some scholars in the first cohort, who can probably better explain all the benefits of the program.</p>
<p>Does anyone have an idea of how many students are interviewed?</p>