<p>Has anyone else applied for the Office of Naval Research: Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (ONR SEAP) for 2008?</p>
<p>If so, has anyone recieved their notification on wheter or not they got in yet? When are the announcements supposed to come out? An earlier e-mail in February said "mid to late April", yet it is April 30 and still no word.</p>
<p>Just wondering.</p>
<p>I know a friend had an interview with a professor and has already been accepted. Whether or not she got an "acceptance email" is still up in the air. I think they do contact you if they want you thoughl.</p>
<p>SEAP is notorious for keeping applicants hanging, and destoying thier chances of lining up other summer programs.</p>
<p>in 2008, acceptences came out in late April, but the ASEE office did not bother sending out "no" letters until mid May.</p>
<p>Word to the wise. Don't rely on just SEAP. Apply to other programs in parrellel.</p>
<p>how hard is it to get into SEAP and other AEOP progams(such as GEMS)</p>
<p>How hard to get in? VERY!</p>
<p>SEAP had over 1200 apps for 250 lots in 2008 and they are on track for the same. All highly qualified.</p>
<p>Always have a plan B (and plan C and plan D)</p>
<p>has anyone been accepted, and if so what was the internship like?</p>
<p>To get a SEAP slot you need to not only have top stats and a knock out application/recommendations, you need a connection. Just sending in an application is not enough. Nearly all successful applicants will be local and have someone connected with them working at the labs. </p>
<p>However, you CAN create your own connections by email, letter, and sending a stream of support information TO THE LAB of your choice. Even after an initial “NO”, keep lobbying for an alternate slot. </p>
<p>1800 applicants applied for 250 slots - that tougher then MIT or Harvard! If you want the opportunity (which is huge) you are going to have to do more then write an essay and send a recommendation. Make a person connection and just keep sending materials and updates. </p>
<p>If you are out of area, once your are notified, you will need to scramble to find a nearby homestay. The Navy will not help because they do not want the responsibility for a minor. Navy housing is off limits as well; contracts for Navy housing preclude guests or sublet of rooms. Contact local colleges directly. The Navy coordinator for the college-level intern program (also administered by ASEE) may be able to help; the Navy does line up housing for the college interns, generally at a nearby college. Your housing is probably going to cost more then the stipend from the Navy. If you are from out of area, this program will end up costing you money - but the experience is worth it. </p>
<p>Be sure that your parents are willing to support you both financially and be willing to let you go off on your own to a distant navy base/lab with no one to be acting as parent or camp counselor. You will be on your own!</p>
<p>This is a great program, but the prize goes to the swiftest, and most persistent.</p>