<p>yea i got a thing about it but its the 6-week thing thats keeping me from doing it. i have a random summer--work as a counselor in june, cheer camp, etc and i cant skip either, so the 3 weeks is perfect. i really wanted to do it though!</p>
<p>i did the program for talented youth the last two summers and i thought it was amazing. </p>
<p>the classes are incredibly interesting and all in all its a great experience.</p>
<p>If you have any specific questions dont be afraid to PM me</p>
<p>lulu im a cheerleader too! and i got out of camp, but im gonna miss it =(</p>
<p>I'm going to miss working.</p>
<p>is this program open for international students??</p>
<p>Mmmhmm. Malaysians compose like 1/4 of the program. =]</p>
<p>I just realized that this was the last thread I posted on before I went to PAVE last summer.</p>
<p>Aww. I miss it and everyone so much. :(</p>
<p>anyone know the deadline?
i just faxed the application request form.</p>
<p>is the PAVE program an elite summer program like SSP/ RSI/ TASP ?? is it in the same tier</p>
<p>i’m not sure the rankings but PAVE was honestly the best 6 weeks of my life! you learn a lot and make amazing friends! i loved it!</p>
<p>i got into and will attend PAVE 2010 and i was wondering what the curfew is on weekdays and weekends?</p>
<p>There is no curfew, you can pretty much do whatever you want, you might get yelled at for being to loud after like 10 or 11 on weeknights, but thats about it. There will be plenty of people awake at 1 or 2 on weeknights but it sucks to get up for 8 am classes if you do that.</p>
<p>Our son attended the PAVE program in the summer of 2008. It was a
summer of career and collegiate definement for him. The dean, John
Veillette was awe-inspiring. The personal attention he gave to
each student and their family was a gift we will never forget. The
program’s rigor challenges a student to think beyond their shell of
adolescents while smoothing out the wrinkles toward maturity,
self-reliance, and sophistication. PAVE was skillfully designed by
Dr. Veillette in 1990 and is taught by him and my other talented
faculty at Vanderbilt University. Our son came home from PAVE with
direction and polish. It was an investment we have declared as
life molding and life changing. Each student and parent we spoke
with at the end of the program had the same sentiment.</p>
<p>Your post helped me so much! i got the letter and i was considering whether or not to do it but now, after reading how much fun you had… I’m definately going to apply next year. :)</p>
<p>hey, i recently got a PAVE letter and im very unsure whether or not i should go. There are a lot of questions i need to ask! But so far the top 2 would be:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>Teacher recommendations: do they have to be from science/math teachers? </p></li>
<li><p>I just got my letter today and its due Feb 1, Feb 11, and Feb 18. Is it too late to ask for a rec?</p></li>
</ol>
<p>First let me say that I was a PAVE student last summer, and it was honestly the time of my life! I learned so much and met so many awesome people, and Doc V (The Director), is THE MAN! Anyways, to answer your questions:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>My recommendations were from my english teacher and a math teacher that I had from freshman through junior year. So, I would say that no, you do not need to have recommendations specifically from math and science teachers.</p></li>
<li><p>I would explain the situation to your teachers, I would say that the February 1st deadline is pushing it, but usually if you give your teacher a week or two, they will be more than willing. </p></li>
</ol>
<p>Good luck! PAVE really is awesome!</p>
<p>So I got an invitation to do the Pave this upcoming summer. I’m still a junior so I would be doing the program before my senior year. It seems like something I would really enjoy because I want to go into the fields of chemical engineering or chemistry in general. I’m a really good student academically (I don’t want to toot my own horn or anything) but the cost seems really expensive. I read on their website that it is like 1000 per week, so can someone verify that for me? I also have food allergies so dinning would be a constant problem. I really want to do this program but I don’t know if it would be worth it for me?</p>
<p>I did PAVE last summer and can honestly say it was the best time of my life! It was a ton of fun and I really feel prepared to start college (just found out I was accepted ED to Duke!) this fall. My parents definitely think it was worth the cost to send me and I am confident in my choice of major and future career path. As for the food, I wouldn’t worry too much. There are several options on campus and the med center cafe can probably accommodate your diet. Good luck!</p>
<p>PAVE is a cool experience, and people who go consistently rave about how fun of a summer it was. They tend to fall in love with Vandy from their time on campus. From what I’ve read, it seems very useful in preparing for the social and academic environment of a private, out-of-state university. Also will help you define your academic/career interests in engineering. It’s great if you have a strong interest in Vandy, and will look decent on a college application regardless of where you want to go. </p>
<p>Now, is the benefit worth the price? If the price tag is steep for your family (I believe it’s around $6000), I don’t think the price justifies the benefit. I mean, you probably won’t find a similar college program for cheaper, but these programs in general seem geared towards upper-middle class families. A fun summer, some personal and academic development, and a nice line on your resume is great but that isn’t worth $6000 to a lot of families. </p>
<p>Now, if $6000 is pretty manageable for your family, definitely consider PAVE. Also, I do believe PAVE offers some financial aid, if you qualify.</p>