<p>my son is HS jr who has high goals (glitzy top ranked univ's) . He was got some info recently from Stanford about 6 or 7 week summer programs . He got all thrilled over it but poppa doesn't have 8 grand to invest in that . So any other East coast choices that are more economical ? </p>
<p>alsi I've been reading a lot of the FAQ's here and I see a thread about AP classes not counting at some med schools --what are AP's ? advanced placement HS courses ? Thanks MD</p>
<p>If he’s looking for medically-related activities that cost nothing, volunteering at a hospital and shadowing doctors is one way to go (which, from what I see at least, can be just as beneficial as some fancy program).</p>
<p>Yes, AP classes are Advanced Placement classes that allow you to get college credit for whatever class it may be just as long as you score high enough. A good enough score is different for different colleges, and some colleges won’t accept certain AP credit. This also applies to certain medical schools.</p>
<p>I’m fortunate that my bro is a Doc who can get him shadow time. He wants something in academia. just the type of kid is is. </p>
<p>I don’t mind to spend some cash but the budget would be more like a grand or two. not 6-10 K however. thanks MD</p>