<p>I'm not trying to apply to anything for this summer, obviously.
I'm bored and thinking about next summer. I'm primarily interested in STEM but suggest anything.</p>
<p>Idk if for rising freshman, but the Smith Summer program for STEM is supposed to be good</p>
<p>If you are interested in research, here are a few programs that allow graduating seniors to apply and attend. From what I know, all of them offer a great summer experience. It should be noted that all of them are highly selective, so applying to more than one would be recommended. </p>
<p>1) Stanford Clinical Anatomy Research Scholars (CARS) - Research in bioengineering, medical virtual reality, and digital anatomy. Very interesting and hands on. This year they only took about 5 interns. Applicants should be able to commute to Stanford daily during the summer. There is a program fee, but they offer financial aid to some interns, based on need.</p>
<p>2) Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program: Research in medicine and the biological sciences in New York City. No housing provided. Free of cost. I believe that they took about 35 interns last year.</p>
<p>3) Clark Scholars at Texas Tech University: Research in various disciplines across the sciences, and in some cases, the humanities. Housing provided, with a ~750 dollar stipend. I think they take about 10-12 interns every year.</p>
<p>4) Stanford Institutes of Medical Research Summer Program (SIMR):
About 60 interns selected each summer, but still extremely competitive to be admitted. Research in various areas of medicine and bioengineering. No housing provided, but they have given students stipends in past years. </p>
<p>5) Garcia MRSEC Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University: Research in materials science. There is a program and housing fee. Housing is optional though, if you can commute.</p>
<p>All of these programs seem to give students really high quality research experiences. Again, if you are interested, make sure to apply to several, as all of these programs have extremely competitive admissions processes. I am sure that there are many other internship opportunities though, so keep searching! Hope you found this to be helpful! :D</p>
<p>Thanks!
Anyone else?</p>
<p>Given your other posts – you might want to focus on getting a summer job and getting some money in the bank before college starts in the fall. That is what both my kids did the summer before college started (one is working as a night stocker at Walmart this summer - oh, boy). But she just got her first paycheck, so she likes that part. It can take some pressure off during the school year of having to work a lot if you need to earn for spending money and books. And can allow you to save up for possible unpaid or low paid internships in your area of study a summer or two later. My D1 did that – worked both summers and in college so she could take an unpaid internship in DC one summer and cover her expenses.</p>
<p>If you are having trouble finding a job, remember that a lot of places won’t hire until you are 18. Just start looking early and think of places that need seasonal help (Lowes or Menards - if you have them, plant stores, summer camps, etc.).</p>
<p>I have a job now, but I don’t get many hours. I’ve tried to find another one but no other places will call me. Will this improve once I turn 18 even if I don’t gain any other qualifications?</p>
<p>I wanted to resurrect this thread:</p>
<p>Do any of you on CC know of other summer research opportunities for graduating high school seniors?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Bump, I’d like to know too.</p>
<p>Bump 10char</p>