<p>Does anyone know anything about PROMYS? How prestigious is it? How hard is it to get in? What's it like? Is it worth the money? What have you gained from it?</p>
<p>I've never done anything like this before, but for years I've wanted to go. Money was always an issue. Plus, the problems in the application are kind of hard. If I'm having some trouble with those, should I just forget about going to PROMYS?</p>
<p>I believe it's pretty prestigious and hard to get into. I attempted it last year, but I didn't prepare well enough with time so I didn't really get to work out all the problems. It looks interesting, and I'm probably going to try again this year. Since I've never attended, I can't say that this program is for certain the best, but it definitely looks like an experience that can be really beneficial if you take full advantage of it. Go for it. ;]</p>
<p>Thanks for your help! </p>
<p>Does anyone else have experience with PROMYS?</p>
<p>Though doing well on the quiz is important, I think they're also looking for people who seem willing to test different methods and spend a lot of time on it/ reflect a true interest in math. I'm applying this year (:</p>
<p>It's pretty prestigious, though I'd look into the ROSS program as well because supposedly it has a better reputation. The applications for ROSS are out, but the one online PROMYS is the 2008 one I believe...</p>
<p>Just FYI</p>
<p>I could not solve a single problem on the entire PROMYS app.</p>
<p>If you enjoy the problems on their application, work on them and submit your work to the people at PROMYS. They will be able to tell if you will benefit from their program.</p>
<p>Last year my son worked on the application for many hours. He was able to solve conclusively maybe half the problems. He had no idea whether he would get in but he submitted his work and was accepted. He had the best experience of his life. Living in a college dorm, working on math with other similarly interested peers, meeting kids in the other programs at BU - it was the perfect experience for him and at the risk of sounding cliche... changed his life. Dr. Stevens inspires. Go for it. They won't accept you if you shouldn't be there. Don't fear failing to get in. Some of the best advice one of my other children ever got was "don't fear failure - if you aren't failing at some things, you aren't trying enough different things". It seemed like odd advice at first but it is so true. If you don't put yourself out there, you will never know where your gifts lie. Go for it - and if you don't get in, pat yourself on the back for trying. And you never know - you may have the time of your life. And Boston is an awesome place to spend a summer.</p>
<p>If money is an issue, definitely apply for financial aid. You may be pleasantly surprised by what is offered. Ross </p>
<p>The</a> Ross Program </p>
<p>has great financial aid, and I imagine PROMYS does too, as Ross and PROMYS are somewhat similar programs.</p>
<p>Does anyone know when the promys 2009 application will be online? I'm eager to start but so far they only have the 2008 applications.</p>
<p>PROMYS was actually based off of ROSS, so if you want a similar experience, you should definitely look at ROSS.</p>
<p>Yes, PROMYS was started by people who came from ROSS. For my S, interacting with kids at the summer programs at MIT, BU and Harvard, training for cross country by running around Cambridge, I would have to say that being in Boston was a large part of why the PROMYS experience was so extraordinary for him. Fourth of July in Boston and beating MIT at ultimate frisbee (I believe this was a first for the PROMYS team) were highlights, but the math is what he went for and he was not disappointed. After PROMYS S's math is at a whole different level.</p>
<p>Is there any way to take classes or research at MIT, BU, or Harvard while at PROMYS?</p>
<p>for some reason, i can’t get on their website! i was really interested in checking it out… ugh.</p>
<p>DataBox, PROMYS is a full time commitment.
TheCorinne - the website is up [url=<a href=“http://www.promys.org%5DPROMYS%5B/url”>http://www.promys.org]PROMYS[/url</a>]
This year’s problems are up too. As always, they are very hard. I believe you need to be able to solve some of them, but don’t worry if you can’t do them all.
My child opted for Awesome Math Camp instead (largely due to scheduling) - they note that they do not expect all successful candidates to solve all the problems.</p>
<p>I sent the application form in March 12th and I got an SMS(Not an E-mail) on March 16th that the post office got my application form normally.</p>
<p>But …until now,
Umm…, they still don’t give me an e-mail (or mail) which tells admission or failure…
I solved 9Qs out of 10… (I couldn’t solve Number 5)</p>
<p>Is there anyone who got admission for PROMYS 2009?
If there is, how many Questions did you solve? …</p>
<p>It’s probably too early to know. Take it easy while you wait for your news.</p>
<p>I sent in my app a few weeks ago, and I haven’t received confirmation that they ever got it. I got at least partial solutions on everything, and full solutions to probably about half. I typed up most of my solutions, and stuff that I had to write up I feel like was neat in presentation. Do you think that is enough to get in? I don’t have any math extracurriculars or competitions under my belt? How much will that hurt me?</p>
<p>If I do get in, is it worth going? I mean, I know it looks great for college, but how fun is it?</p>
<p>If number theory is fun for you, you will find PROMYS fun. You may find other aspects of PROMYS fun too, especially meeting the other people there.</p>
<p>Me too, I sent it in March 12th… and sent an e-mail to BU.
They gave me a reply today… 
I made full solutions on 9 questions… and no solutions on 1 question…</p>
<p>I think that would not hurt you so much… :-)</p>
<p>Did you get in jacob, or was it just a confirmation. Because they have yet to send me confirmation… :/</p>
<p>Just confirmation… 
Because here is not American country, I expect to get admission decision around May 1st (by letter)…
In their reply, they said, “Typically we send a letter but if you would prefer to be notified through email please let me know.” …</p>