<p>Testing
PSAT: 197
ACT: 29
March SAT: To be taken
February ACT: To be taken</p>
<p>Guidance Counsellor and Math teacher recs. will be awesome because I am their favorite student and know how hard I work.</p>
<p>EC's:</p>
<p>Leader & bassist of a local rock band (9, 10, 11)
Volunteer work at an ISP for seniors and impoverished people, 200 hours (10, 11)
Varsity Track and Field (9, 10, 11)
Student Council Grade Representative (11)
District Student Leadership Council, School Representative (11)
Softball Umpire (9, 10, 11)
E4S Volunteer Computer Manager (10, 11)
School newspaper, re-founder and editor (9, 11)
Founder and president of "SAT Study Group" (11)</p>
<p>What do you guys think about my chances at Summer College? Should I wait until I take the February or March tests? or should I apply now?</p>
<p>What do you think, if I keep up this way, about my chances at Cornell CALS next year?</p>
<p>looking good, man. i did the summer college this past summer and it was definitely an awesome experience. I'm sure your current grades and stats are good enough to get you in. I don't remember what I got on the PSATs but Cornell saw my first set of SAT scores, not stellar numbers, and still let me in. You should be fine; write good essay responses, it can always help you out.</p>
<p>I was under the impression that they took practically anyone....most of the summer college programs at American universities do that....as long as you aren't a complete idiot, they'll most likely take you.</p>
<p>Well, yeah, I assumed that. Why else would he be applying? But am I right about summer colleges taking anyone who can afford it and can show minimal competency?</p>
<p>ivyboy05:
S-Th 11 for sophs, 12 for juniors/seniors
F-Sat 12 for sophs, 1 for juniors/seniors</p>
<p>and we just had to stay in the dorm at that point</p>
<p>OP:
you'll get in. don't worry. i got in to the soph program last year with a much less impressive GPA (and i'm not even sure they sent in my test scores) and i'm planning on going again this year (although stats have gone up a bit too)</p>
<p>I don't think the university summer programs are too selective. Definitely not as selective as the university itself. As long as you can pay for it, they'll take you.</p>
<p>I guess the point is, most people think they are buying an edge into their prefered college. The facts don't support it. Unless you have enough money that you don't know what to do with it, or consider this as more of a summer trip, take a course or two you like locally and hang out with your friends for the last real summer you'll be together. This will impress an adcom just as much as having attened a prestigeous college's summer program. Oh yeah, a little community service would be in order too.</p>
<p>FountainSiren-I think you're being unduly harsh on summer programs. While they might not be a great deal when it comes to the money, they are a way to do something academic over the summer and at the same time have a lot of fun. I love my friends where I live, but I spend the entire school year with them, so it was great to meet new people. Also, being able to experience college life is really valuable.</p>
<p>Oh thats the general concensus, we're just saying they dont give much of an advantage over any other well spent summer in terms of college apps. They're not hard to get into, etc. They're definitely very fun, and you learn awesome stuff; I don't think anyone would contest that.</p>
<p>hmm... thank you everyone for all your responses.</p>
<p>Does that mean my summer is better spent (in terms of getting an edge for college admissions) getting my SAT score up than going to Summer College?
Does it not show that you are truly in "love" with the school?</p>
<p>that will definitely solidify your demonstrated interest in the school (schools waitlist or reject students they would otherwise have let in for not visiting campus, etc. because they appear to be a safety school, otherwise the student would have visited)</p>
<p>Ivy league schools tend not to worry so much about demonstrated interest--that's usually LACs.</p>
<p>Jrcho-Spending an entire summer prepping for the SAT wouldn't be a good idea either (in my mind). Pursue what you're interested in, and make your summer reflect your talents + personality. If you're into community service, maybe you can find a program to spend a month in a city doing community service. If you're into a sport, do something with that. If you're a science kid, find a place to do research. Do something unique + memorable, because not only will it stand out in admission's officers minds, you'll enjoy it.</p>