<p>So I got a letter along with the normal influx of mail from colleges asking me if I want more info from something called the National Youth Leadership Confrence. I received a similar thing like this in the past but this one seems a lot more legitamate (when I inquired into the other, it was really just bull). It mentions my school and recent people from my school (both VERY smart and probably going to excellent schools) who attended the confrence. I am wondering if this is just another hoax or if I should actually consider this. ANy advice is appreciated.</p>
<p>my s did it as well as GYLC in vienna. he loved both programs. but don't count on it to get you into a college- they think of this as just an expensive rpogram that kids can go to- not selective. But if you want to really learn about government, international relations and have a great time go for it</p>
<p>Are you sure it isn't NYLF (National Youth Leadership Forum)?</p>
<p>no, i'm sure its NYLC</p>
<p>i think it's the same deal as nylf, etc.</p>
<p>Some people say it's life-changing, and others say it only helped their social lives. In all honesty, it shows colleges that you had enough money to throw around to go there. The fact that those others from your school went there had no influence on admissions.</p>
<p>Bottom Line: I wouldn't go. My GC says that anything that asks for money isn't worth it.</p>
<p>Do a search. There are many topics on this.</p>
<p>this will not help your college application.</p>
<p>colleges know that you can just pay money to go, so it isnt prestigious. bu that certainly doesnt mean that "anything that asks for money isnt worth it"</p>
<p>i went in january 2006 and i thought it was an amazing experience. i learned a ton about myself and how to be a good leader, and i got to see dc for the first time.</p>
<p>if youre looking to learn, go. if youre looking to boost your resume, dont.</p>
<p>I love it when I see this: "My GC says that anything that asks for money isn't worth it"</p>
<p>I see this almost as often as I see kids post "I know I will have to borrow $30,000 a year to go to college -- but it is worth it"</p>
<p>It is worth it depending on how much it actually costs you (a tuition fee of $1500 is more significant to someone whose family makes $50,000 a year than to someone whose family makes $200,000 a year) and what you will get out of it.</p>
<p>My son went to one of these programs on law -- he got a full scholarship, but we are low-income -- so the cost for plane fare and spending money still impacted us. He met some neat kids and learned a great deal about the different career paths of a lawyer. Not life-changing for him -- but he felt it was very well worth the money.</p>
<p>Hi,
My child in junior year at high school has received an invite from this organization for the law forum just the other day. It looks impressive, sounds sincere, how the heck do I know that it is?
A letter was sent to the parent, a full packet was sent to my student. The agenda sounds really interesting and it sounds like an awesome experience. It comes with a hefty price tag for tuition and you have to get there, too. It's in Washington DC.
Mostly I am concerned about the letter. It goes on and on about how special my child is and blah blah blah. My concern is : No teacher nominated her, they got the name from the College board when PSAT's were taken. They don't know my student, how do I know it's not all insencere and just a way to get us to feel special and willing to open up out wallets? Not to mention missing a full wee0k of school....
Please, anyone with info on this particular program, help us out!</p>
<p>Would like to know the same answers anyone might post!
My questions and background info are the same as kappas. Thanks for any help here!</p>
<p>I went to the business-related one last summer and found the experience to be quite enjoyable. I also won 1st place in the competition that was proposed by the leaders (design a business plan, or whatnot), and its something that I am going to be putting down on my app.</p>
<p>the letter is sent to students who either have a B average or are nominated (they can be self nominated, nominated by a parent or by a peer) -- so you child is only special in that they are not currently serving time or flunking out of school. The program is not considered very selective nor particularly prestigious. </p>
<p>However -- that doesn't negate the benefits that the student can get from the program. You have to ask yourself if the program offers something that is worth the price tag they charge. your student will met other bright, hard-working kids interested the same things, spend some time seeing the sights in the city where the program is located and learn alot about the topic of the program. If those resources are already available, then it would probably be a waste of time.</p>
<p>My son attend the law program -- he got alot out of it, but felt the tour of DC was not worth it since he had already visited several times. The kids were great, he learned quite a bit about the law profession that he thought was good to know and he hadn't already learned about.</p>
<p>he said that kids who didn't like the program were those who didn't want to work or participate, just wanted to party (the kids have lectures to attend and small group projects and activities). Also, kids who had already visited the city and who were involved in good programs about their topic at their home didn't get as much out of it. </p>
<p>So, if you can afford it it might be worth it. They do offer scholarships for excellent students that demonstrate financial need.</p>
<p>Hi! I got invited to this and am wondering about getting a scholarship…How little do you have to make to get a full scholarship?</p>
<p>To mochamaven: NYLF is a program for people interested in medicine, national security, and law. NYLC is more about government and politics. </p>
<p>Anyway, I went to NYLC and NYLF (medicine) and I have to say they were really worth it. I had a great time, in fact I still speak to a couple of people I met on Facebook even though its been 3 years. NYLF was really helpful in gaining an insight into medicine and really was a great step into deciding to choose a path that would lead to it. However, I could I do not think that it will help greatly with college admissions. However, it could show that you spent your money on something educational instead of going on a fancy vacation. You also get a nice certificate that looks good on your wall. You should go only if you could afford it and if your primary objective is not so that it will look good on a college application.</p>