<p>So I got a letter in the mail today inviting me to apply for the summer humanities and social sciences program. It sounds really great, but the letter says that only urms and first generation students are invited. Only problem: I'm a white girl whose mother went to college, and I currently go to a small catholic school that's sending two students to Harvard this year. I was a Questbridge applicant, but I don't feel like I'm as disadvantaged as the other people that might've been invited. If I've been prepared well for college, should I apply and possibly take a spot from someone who needs it more? Or is the program universally advantageous?</p>
<p>There’s another thread on a similar summer program in science. I suspect that this is a remedial-type “bridge program” to prepare certain students for the rigors of college. If you’re a Questbridge applicant, you probably qualify for the class due to low family income. However, you may find the material presented to be redundant and perhaps even slow and boring if you’ve had the benefit of a better education with more advanced classes.</p>
<p>Send an email to the contact person listed if you’re unsure about what to do.</p>
<p>I got an invitation too, and my story is basically identical to yours. I was a little puzzled myself, but if I matriculate I’ll definitely apply. It seems like an interesting program.</p>
<p>Just submitted one today. Hopefully we’ll all get it!</p>
<p>My postcard was not chosen ):</p>