STEP- American University

Hi!
I just enrolled in AU, and as part of my enrollment, I have to attend STEP in the summer. I’m hoping that there’s someone on here that can tell me about STEP. Specifically why I was chosen. Also, how does rooming work after the summer? Can I request a roommate for the fall? I know I can’t for the summer.

Congratulations on AU and STEP!
It means you have shown great potential but at the same time could be a ‘pointy’ applicant, have one aspect of your academic preparation weaker than the rest, perhaps familiarity with urban living or the city shouldn’t be taken for granted, perhaps you have no built-in network, all’of this makes them believe you’ll benefit from the summer program to accustom yourself with the city and ways to take advantage of its opportunities, build your own network, and get college all figured out. So, there are many reasons for being invited but all students share their great promise and character so you’ll make lots of friends (just like typical honors programs creating bonds with peers rather than being one among many is a cool perk).

You also get special advising for finding internships later on - pretty much STEP is like a fellowship that’s determined to guide you toward achieving at your highest level.