<p>Hey, is anyone applying for SAMS at CMU this year? I'm trying to, but I have a few questions about the application process and apparently emailing them didn't work (I got a very vague and unhelpful response)... </p>
<p>So I was wondering if I can add to the online application after pressing submit (I did it, but it wasn't complete...), and the email response I got was that I could re-edit it, but I have no idea how. I'm also clueless about how to ask my teachers for a recommendation with such a vague description on the website and no forms...</p>
<p>I attended SAMS '10 and i am going back this summer :] … i suggest that you give them a call instead of emailing them, it is much more efficient and you can ask them your questions then and there instead of having to wait for an email reply. Last year I whenever i had a question i gave them a call, they are really helpful! As to the application, i think that you should simply start a new one, i mean they can’t really do much with the incomplete one since they don’t have all your info. Hope this helps :D</p>
<p>PROMYS is not up yet, you should also apply to Ross Mathematics, if anything because the PROMYS faculty all base it off Ross. </p>
<p>@LACyndi, I am now in 10th grade, but have completed everything a Senior would have completed… any way I could do the EA/AP CMU program instead?</p>
<p>@shushugah i think i remember reading that when you send in the application you can put EA/AP as your second choice, and if they see that you have above average grades they will refer you application over to EA/AP Good Luck!</p>
<p>how hard is it to get into SAMS? i am a sophomore who will be applying for the rising junior program. i have a 4.0 uw with over 100 weighted in the toughest classes possible as well as a 2200 on the sat, but im a white male from new jersey. also, those of you have experienced the program, would you recommend it?</p>
<p>^I think you got SAMS and AP/EA mixed up, AP/EA is actual college while SAMS is for HS students, also are you sure about MITES? That’s only for minorities,</p>
<p>shushugah, I know what I’m talking about here. SAMS is the competitive one here because of what I’ve seen (in the CMU thread). More people get into AP/EA (because you can basically have as many kids until it fills up the class) than SAMS (you only get certain classes that everyone in the session does)</p>
<p>@ bigpapi3434 last year when i attended they recieved over 800 applications and only accepted 35 seniors, 15 returning seniors( these dont count b/c they are invited back from their junior year attendance), and 20 juniors… so total only 55 out of 800 @shushugah gotmilk is right, AP/EA takes as many people in until they fill up the spots, SAMS is pretty competitive but so much fun!</p>
<p>^, ^^^ I am really interested to hear why both of you say that, the description for SAMS was simply “math and science” for high schoolers, while in AP/EA I would be able to take Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, and I think Differential Equations, as well as many advanced chemistry and physics courses. Enlighten me on what makes SAMS better other than non rolling admission. </p>
<p>It may be tagged as gifted and selective, with 14.5% acceptance rate, lower if you don’t count the 15 seniors, but curriculum wise what is so amazing about it?</p>
<p>I though SAMS is only exclusive to sophomores. When did seniors get in? The reason it looks competitive is because AP/EA offers higher level courses, but in reality, its not because of the amount of people they admit to the program. And SAMS is accepts very few students compared to AP/EA. Regardless, both programs are well-respected and fun.</p>
<p>@ shushugah all that u mentioned is offered at SAMS but they give you a diagnostics test the day after you arrive to see where you are at. For juniors the math classes aren’t simply “here are the problems now do them”, they are more of teaching how to think critically and really strengthening your math skills because in the real world that is what you will use. The math classes helped me a lot and now Calculus is a cinch for me in school. Along with the math classes, you take a physics course, SAT classes, master student, and two 3-week projects that you work on with professors (these range anywhere from chemical engineering to computer science to tissue engineering, they are a blast!)</p>
<p>Hello all-
I’m thinking about applying to this too, but I’m a bit puzzled by the due date. Online it says the application is due both March 1st AND April 1st… sowhich one is correct? </p>
<p>Also, if anyone has went to SAMS last year, could you PM me what you’re essay topics were and your stats? Also would being an Asian female hurt my chances of being accepted? </p>
<p>Can anyone tell me the chances of me getting in? (If I even have a shot?) </p>
<p>GPA: 4.571 (Taking AP Euro, AP Calc AB, AP Statistics, Honors Physics)
PSAT: 209 in freshmen year (I know I have to improve it more)
SAT II Math: 800
Extracurricular: Basketball Freshmen/JV Most Improved Player, Piano for 8 years (passed the highest California piano testing), Math Club VP, Math Tutoring Club Secretary, Chess Club Founder/ President, Letter Club Secretary, MUN (Model United Nations)- won many awards.
Volunteer: I have tons…
Letters of Recs: Physics I’m pretty confident about. Math not so sure. And for Counselors… I barely know her because the counselors are so busy.
Essays: Still don’t know what to write yet… </p>
<p>People need to stop freaking out about chances, ugh. If you don’t apply, you won’t get in. So just apply and if you don’t get in, oh well. You at least tried.</p>
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