<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I am a high school sophomore and everyone around me seems to be talking about the college application. I am thinking about taking up volunteering, academic program, or an internship starting this year. I am mainly interested in Science, Math, finance/economy and (maybe) tech. Some programs I know consist of CTY, Envision, and the American Red Cross. There are also some camps held on college campuses. Will people please comment on any program/opportunity that you would recommend? Lots of thanks and know that all your help is invaluable to me.</p>
<p>Best,
Krissy1998 </p>
<p>Where do you live? For example, if you live in California, COSMOS is a great program (I’m certainly applying to it; but it’s pretty pricey of you’re out of state). There are also a lot of really great programs at colleges in the East Coast, if you live there.</p>
<p>[url=<a href=“http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/resources/summer_programs/]Here[/url”>http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/resources/summer_programs/]Here[/url</a>] is a list of summer programs for high school students (click on one of the subject areas), and [url=<a href=“http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/resources/internships/]here[/url”>http://cty.jhu.edu/imagine/resources/internships/]here[/url</a>] is a list of internships for high school students. [url=<a href=“http://www.thecollegiateblog.org/2013/12/12/80-free-summer-programs-for-high-school-students/]Here[/url”>Loading...]Here[/url</a>] is a list of free programs (most of which are also included in the other list). </p>
<p>I would recommend attending a free selective program if you can get into one (although sometimes expensive programs have scholarships available). Expensive programs can still give you a valuable experience, but as far as college admissions they show privilege more than merit and it would be just as good to get a job at home. </p>
Thanks so much! That was so helpful 
Cheers,
Krissy