<p>It's Pi Day! Otherwise known as the day I'm starting my applications for the Ross and PROMYS math programs this summer. I'm still not sure whether I'm applying to both or just PROMYS, because while I would prefer to go to PROMYS I've heard that Ross is slightly easier to get into, so I may apply there as well in case I'm not accepted to PROMYS (which I likely won't be). Is anyone else applying?</p>
<p>I’m applying to both Ross and PROMYS as well. I’m leaning more towards Ross though.</p>
<p>Applying to PROMYS. I applied last year and was rejected, though I was probably not nearly mathematically advanced enough to go. Trying again this year.</p>
<p>I am applying to both. Any ideas as to when we should have the applications done by?</p>
<p>I’m not sure about PROMYS but for Ross it’s probably best to apply before mid-April. I’m pretty sure all the spots at Ross were filled a week or two before the official deadline and you obviously want to submit your application before that happens.</p>
<p>Would it be better to send the original copy of our solutions or a scanned copy or doesn’t matter?</p>
<p>I don’t think it matters. I’m pretty sure I just sent in my work and never made any copies.</p>
<p>They have rolling admissions so the sooner you submit the better. Know someone who already receive an acceptance email.</p>
<p>Yeah it’s definitely better to apply sooner rather than later.</p>
<p>How long should our solutions be? I have read about people submitting 30 pages, but most of my solutions are about a page each. Is there anything to be gained by adding more information than is necessary to prove the solution?</p>
<p>I finished 7 problems on Ross and they took 18 pages. If that person proved the problems in different ways or write big, 30 isn’t surprising. Adding more info than necessary is probably better but the originality of your solution is most important.</p>
<p>I’m applying to both too.</p>
<p>How selective are these programs? Do I have a chance if I am in multivariable calculus and just finished a five month long math competition that focused on number theory (I got almost every question right)?</p>
<p>I will repost
from <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1300881-ross-vs-promys-2012-a.html?highlight=ross[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1300881-ross-vs-promys-2012-a.html?highlight=ross</a>. </p>
<p>I do not have any more information about how selective Ross and I’m extremely skeptical anyone else on these board will have much more information. Having taking multivariable calculus will put you ahead of most other first-year students. Doing well in a number theory competition also suggest you’re qualified as well but ultimately it comes down to how well you do on the application problems. As the Ross is unlike most math you’ve seen before assuming you have knowledge of like algebra II it’s best to try the application problems and if you can do them you’re probably qualified and should apply. If you find yourself unable to the majority of the applications you’re probably not qualified although there is no downside other than time to applying so if you are interested you might as well apply anyways.</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>Has anyone submitted their answers yet?
Anyone accepted?</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure a number of people have been accepted so far.</p>
<p>How many spots do they have?</p>
<p>They accept about 50 students so around 40 will actually attend.</p>
<p>Are there waitlists? I see that in some years there are significantly less students.</p>
<p>I’m not sure if there are waitlists. My guess is that they simply take longer to make a decision on borderline applicants.</p>