I’m sophomore right now, and I’m realizing now that I’ve kind of missed the boat as far as summer programs. Does anyone know of any cheaper programs that are still accepting applications, preferably in and around Illinois? Law, writing, and the performing arts are some of the fields I’m interested in, but I know I’m late, so anything you know would be useful at this point. Thanks!
@ihateleonczolgosz - try looking at local universities or through your high school- mine offers several different programs. If push comes to shove check out the local library and volunteer there or you could also get a job at the newspaper/law firm stapling papers. Make the most out of what seems like a bad situation by finding cool experiences rather than sticking with what you know- who knows you might just get a cool application essay about it.
Does anybody know anything about MIT Launch? It seems pretty cool and like it would be pretty helpful when college apps come along…
Don’t apply to MIT Launch if you’re just doing it to look good. Trust me you won’t get in. I got in this year and everyone in my group got in because they are super passionate about entrepreneurship. But if you are, you have pretty good chances 
@Tps237 I wouldn’t only apply for college, I was just wondering about it. I’ll only do a program that I actually want to do.
I’m not sure if anyone already asked this yet, but is the Harvard Secondary School Program something to look into.
What’s your opinion about the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes? If you would like to answer, answer here or in a discussion I created concerning only this summer program(http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1993476-stanford-pre-collegiate-summer-institutes.html#latest)
I saw that most of the Summer Programs are geared towards Grade 11 or up. Are there any good ones for Grade 7 or 8 students?
Is TASS as prestigious as TASP?
@umstudent7 Yes!! I went and it is essentially the same thing as TASP except it has a focus on African Diasporic/Ethnic studies. Just like TASP it’s one of the only opportunities for high schoolers to interact and engage advanced texts that many don’t even see until graduate school. Please PM me if you have any questions.
Definitely two great programs, but the value to your college application still depends on what you accomplish in each of them. That said, many students who are motivated to qualify for these programs will be motivated to perform well in these programs :)>-
Great list! For anyone considering these programs, I’d narrow down my choices based on how completing the program fits into your personal or academic narrative rather than only the prestige.
is it easier to get into tasp if u do tass too?? also do u need to be african-american to do tass (just curious)
@applejuice007 Not sure for the first one, no for the second.
Can any former USSYP Alums tell me about what qualifying tests are like? I was recently nominated in Ohio and I am one of 50 students competing to get one of the highest scores on this test. Any study materials or information would be helpful. Also, would you recommend cramming a Princeton Review 5 steps to a 5 AP Gov book before the test? I don’t know how broad the information on the test will be.
Should I apply to one of these summer programs? I am pretty sure I won’t get in with not much research experience. If I don’t go one of these I’m going to work in a paid position with an agricultural A&M lab (and maybe get a publication) and/or do some unpaid alzheimer’s research at a small college. So I’m unsure which would be better (if I even got into one of these programs)
IMO a paid position with a possibility of publication shows much more initiative and is very impressive. Also, makes you stand out as being more unique. You’ll also gain the research experience that you state you may be lacking and can turn that into future opportunities down the road.
How is AMP Global Youth Scholars in terms of its prestige? I’ve heard people say it’s good for making future connections in terms of internships, but is it just one of those money-making programs or is it actually legit?
Does anyone know ways to pay for these expensive programs?
Straight from Reddit!
First semester is approaching an end, meaning applications for any summer programs are beginning to release for us juniors. List any summer programs along with links to the application/information page or ask any questions about a summer program.
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Interships
State Governor School
Governor School Programs by State
MIT
Emory University
Summer Scholars Research Program
Carnegie Mellon
Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science
NC State University
Raleigh Engineering Residential Camps
Boston University
Research in Science & Engineering (RISE)
Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)
Ohio State University
Stanford University
SMYSP Summer Residential Program (SRP)
Science Technology and Reconstructive Surgery
Stanford Pre-Colliegate Studies
AwesomeMath
Mathcamp
University of Texas
UT-Austin
The Summer Science Program
William & Mary
US Service Academies/Military
Telluride Association
Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP)
Stony Brook University
Simons Summer Research Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC)
Yale University
Murray State University
Texas State University
University of Minnesota
Summer Research Scholars Program
Illinois
Everything available in the state of Illinois
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Field Museum
DNA Residency for High School Students
Fred Hutch Cancer Institute
Summer High School Internship Program
Rockefeller University
Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)
Michigan State University
High School Honors Science, Math, and Engineering Program (HSHSP)
University of Iowa
Secondary Student Training Program
University of Florida
Secondary Student Training Program
Kean University
Group Summer Scholars Research Program
MDI Biological Laboratory
High School Student Summer Research Fellowship
UPenn
Management and Technology Summer Institute
Student Conservation Association
UC
NC State University
Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)
Savannah College of Art and Design
Notre Dame
Notre Dame Leadership Seminars
Princeton University
Princeton Labratory Learning Program
Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America
UC Hicago
Brown University
Northwestern
SPARC
University of Maryland
Department of State
Washington University in St. Louis
John Hopkins
University of North Carolina