<p>Hi you guys! So I've been looking on the CC Summer Programs forum for a little, and I have a few questions. I'm considering maybe applying to Summer@Brown, and after some research I know of programs such as RSI, Exeter, Andover, Gov's School, TASP, Harvard Summer School Program, and Columbia's High School Summer Program (heard its a bunch of partying?)</p>
<p>Anyways..here goes:</p>
<p>1)I haven't taken the ACT or SAT yet...are these absolutely necessary to be accepted into any good/selective summer program? (i don't want to take them prematurely for fear of low scores)</p>
<p>2)How intense is the application process? As in, do they look at specific things? Is this comparable to a college application? (keep in mind I'm a newb at this, don't judge!)</p>
<p>3)Is it too late for most summer programs, esp. since its late Feb?</p>
<p>4)How hard is it to get into the programs above? </p>
<p>Last summer, I went to SIG (Summer Institute for the Gifted) at Princeton. Kind of a waste of my time, assuming acceptance rate is very high (some people there were a bit...undeserving?).</p>
<p>Thanks so much! Any answers would help!</p>