<p>Hi! I'm a sophomore in high school who is looking for some summer programs for the summer after my sophomore year. Most of the programs I have seen are either only for juniors or the rate for accepted sophomores is REALLY low.</p>
<p>If it helps, I'm more of a science person, mostly biology and such. But I'm also fairly good at math.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Read Get Your Summer Strategy On. It can show you how to start a program of your own because some don’t really want sophomores, but there are many ways to avoid that problem if you come up with your own plan.</p>
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<p>Rather than buy some book, I would suggest looking around for programs. I know they exist. I applied to 2 research programs as a sophomore (I was rejected from both). How old will you be? The minimum age for research stuff is normally 16. Where do you live? There are normally some local ones that you can apply to. If you want, try applying to math camps. Im not an expert but I know you can apply as a sophomore to most. There is also CTY/EPGY/ other programs where you take academic classes that are good.</p>
<p>Check out <a href=“http://www.usummer.org%5B/url%5D”>www.usummer.org</a> ~ it’s a great list of pre-college resources. We found Blueprint ([Blueprint</a> Signature Summer Programs](<a href=“http://www.bpsummerprograms.com%5DBlueprint”>http://www.bpsummerprograms.com)) on it last year and that was a great program.</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore too. And instead of creating my own thread I’m going to put my question on here. Hope you don’t mind. 
but does anyone know any summer programs in NY? Preferably upstate. But anywhere in there. Please and thanks!</p>
<p>@Dan2014, I’m from the same area. You may want to check out some of RPI’s summer programs. I’m planning on applying to one or two A lot of them are science-based but there’s a creative writing workshop, too.</p>
<p>Do you by any chance live in the capital region? There’s a kid I know with your name.</p>
<p>Try the summer outreach program at Rockefeller University in NYC. It is very selective and you get to do real research. The sophomore admission rate is low (I was rejected as a sophomore but got in the following year) but it is not impossible. </p>
<p>[The</a> Rockefeller University » Science Outreach Program](<a href=“http://www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/summer_science]The”>http://www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/summer_science)</p>
<p>Looking back at this post, I realize I look like I am advertising some random program. However, this program is free and offers stipends based on need and is really an amazing program. I would suggest looking into it if you are in the NYC area. Last year some kids commuted 1.5 hours each way to attend. Feel free to PM me if you have questions.</p>
<p>try TASS!
(Sophomore version of the TASP program)</p>
<p>I ordered the Get Your Summer Strategy On for Kindle after reading Monday’s post by nickangelo. It’s really useful and easy to read. I think it’s better than just searching on the internet because it actually teaches you how to structure your resume and pick activities that back your choice of major up. It’s probably better on Kindle too because it has lots of links to programs that you can just click on. It also teaches you about how to get different types of awards for what you do in teh summer. I don’t think I would have learned about this stuff anywhere else.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Summer-Strategy-ebook/dp/B0051VA3QO[/url]”>http://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Summer-Strategy-ebook/dp/B0051VA3QO</a></p>
<p>The Frontiers Program at WPI accepts rising juniors and seniors:
[Undergraduate</a> Admissions: Frontiers & Launch - WPI](<a href=“http://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/frontiers.html]Undergraduate”>http://www.wpi.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/frontiers.html)</p>