<p>ambaturkey11: can you please tell us the percentage of ethnicity groups? like what % was Caucasian, asian, hispanic, and how many rising juniors there were?</p>
<p>This seems like a stellar program…:)</p>
<p>It really is but there are alot of other great ones around the country and other vol programs sponsored by the state like governor’s school during the summer. </p>
<p>Last year and the summer before that, there were about 70 students. There were about twenty juniors and 50 seniors. We had like 8 bi racial kids, a few native americans, 3-4 Caucasians, 3-4 asians, and after that the amount of Latinos and African americans were split evenly… and so is the gender ratio!</p>
<p>what are the chances of being accepted off of the waitlist?</p>
<p>Accepted to SAMS 2011!!!</p>
<p>I also applied to MITES but was rejected. Oh well- I feel like SAMS is a better fit for me anyway. People who were accepted/rejected for this year, would you mind posting stats? </p>
<p>I had a 1930 on the SATs (first time taking). I don’t remember right now what I got on which section but I know my Writing was in the low 700s, Math in the mid-600s and CR in the 600s as well. I have taken all Honors classes my entire high school career and this year I took AP American Studies.</p>
<p>Freshman year I got all As with the exception of a B+ in Geometry. Last year I totally sucked, As with a B- in Chem, B in Algebra II, and B+ in Intro to Business. This year I had one B, AP American Studies. I’ve improved so much in Math & Science (I’m taking Physics & Precalc this year)</p>
<p>My extracurriculars are pretty good, I’ve done a lot of volunteering and I have a lot of leadership roles. I’m half Italian half African American and I talked about that in my essays. I’m a female from CT and my income bracket is around 80,000.</p>
<p>I’m scared to be leaving home for 6 weeks because the longest I’ve been away from my family is a few days and it’s NEVER been with strangers. But, I’m SO excited for this experience! For those of you who will be attending, I’ll see you in Pittsburgh :D</p>
<p>i was accepted also. i have a 29 on act, 4.2 gpa, play violin, dance ballet, nhs etc.</p>
<p>Congratulations!!! I know a few of the people who will be seniors at the program this year and they are awesome 
there’s a group on facebook yall could join: Carnegie Mellon Pre-College/SAMS 2011</p>
<p>cheylisepink: don’t worry about leaving home. After the six weeks you won’t want to go home, I promise you. Pittsburgh will be your new home</p>
<p>yea don’t worry about being away from home a long time. i went to paris last year for one month&&didn’t want to leave. you won’t want to come home. are you a rising senior?</p>
<p>yeah, i’ll be a senior im really excited :D</p>
<p>2012 applications were just released on the SAMS and APEA websites, so I figure I can ask some questions.</p>
<p>1) I really want to do APEA, but don’t want to pay $8,000 for a summer program. If I apply through SAMS and select APEA, will I be considered for the full-tuition scholarship, even though I’m not a URM, and my family makes enough that I don’t truly need the scholarship?</p>
<p>2) Some other programs I’m considering applying to have earlier application dates, and will notify me of my acceptance/rejection much earlier than mid-May, when APEA will notify me. I want to have a backup plan if APEA rejects me, so is there any way to still apply to these other programs?</p>
<p>Thanks a lot. APEA sounds great!</p>
<p>Does anyone know of other science/math programs like this one that are free or low cost?</p>
<p>I have been all over their website can not seem to find the application deadline. Does anyone know when it is?</p>
<p>its due April 1st</p>
<p>they only select a few non URM. last year there were like one or two</p>
<p>Please specify non-URM. Does that mean, in cruder terms, white?
What’s even considered URM anyways?</p>
<p>Is there anyone else who is applying to the program as a sophomore?</p>
<p><em>raises hand</em>
But I still need to do the essays. I’m just so unmotivated…</p>
<p>@Dan2014 You and I are on practically the same boat. I’m a sophomore and I’m procrastinating on my essays to the MAX. In fact, that’s what I should be doing right now…</p>
<p>Can anyone give some input regarding MICA Pre College Summer Art program vs. California College of Art. We’re looking for approx. 4 week program not quite as long (and expensive as RISD). Wondering about good teachers, classes, safety and the overall vibe of the experience. In addition to the work, is it a fun and positive adventure. Also has anyone gone to Cranbrook Summer Art? Thanks!</p>
<p>@gcowan2000 erm…maybe not the best thread? perhaps create a new thread?? and the internet is your best friend, by the way… :)</p>
<p>finishing up diversity essay…almost…there…just a few…more…</p>