<p>I’m not sure about financial aid for your income range, but when I went the average scholarship was about $3500.</p>
<p>(we asked for a lower amount($2500) and that was fully covered… however we also had a lower income, so that’s not very helpful)</p>
<p>I thought that I needed 2 recs from a current Math and Science teacher.</p>
<p>Thanks!
Well I am slightly unclear on one of the short answer questions.
It says “If you have studied physics and/or calculus (and checked either box on your online form), list the specific topics covered in your coursework and any related extracurricular study or projects. If your study was not regular for-credit coursework, indicate that. (a list will do here)” So should I only list the math topics appertaining to calculus and not other math topics?</p>
<p>Oh yeah, another thing, is the word limit strict or can you pass it a little bit?</p>
<p>The word limit is definitely not a hard and fast rule. I exceeded each prompt by at least 50 words (sometimes by 100…) and I got in. still, make sure every word counts and definitely show passion (and perhaps just as importantly) and wit!</p>
<p>with the coursework question:
say anything that you think will help your application.
I wrote a short story contrasting ap calculus and physics that was pretty unique.</p>
<p>I attended SSP last summer. For the recommendation questions, it’s probably best to submit a math and science recommendation, because it’s what they ask for specifically. Because they see your transcripts, they’ll probably be suspicious if they see that you are taking a math class, but didn’t submit an application from that teacher. However, if you are taking two math courses or two science courses, then you’d be fine choosing the teacher that liked you more. For the short answer about physics/Calculus, I literally just listed the titles of the chapters that we had covered. I stayed within the word limit for all of my essays, but apparently that wasn’t necessary. </p>
<p>I also only submitted my PSAT score for standardized tests, and it was a 209, which was quite a bit lower than most of the other students. This leads me to believe that essays and recommendations matter a lot, so focus on those!</p>
<p>I’m a sophomore taking precal, AP chem, 1st year physics. I’ve self studied AP physics b and c and calc BC for science bowl; team captain and student leader for science bowl, 228 psat freshman year, have yet to get act scores but should be 34 or higher. Definite great math rec and chem rec, could get alumni rec if needed. Should I bother applying or are sophomore expectations way too high?</p>
<p>There was only one sophomore the year that I went, and he had already taken calc bc in school. How much have you covered self-studying? Do you plan on taking the AP test? My guess is that SSP would be very hesitant taking a sophomore who hasn’t taken calculus, because you’d be so much better prepared next year. There’s no harm in applying though, so I’d say go ahead. Again, I have no idea how much you cover self-studying.</p>
<p>I have no physics or astronomy experience, so I’m worried. All I have is AP Calculus BC (last year) and multivar/diff eq (this year) 
I want to get in so badly to finally get the opportunity to explore physics and astronomy… Sigh.</p>
<p>@ Juchipan</p>
<p>Hi there! I’m SSP '13 and I can say that having no physics experience isn’t a big deal (I hadn’t taken physics and I was fine). Same with astronomy. You learn what you need to know to do the orbit determination while at SSP.</p>
<p>If there are any alumni who would be willing to answer a few of my questions in private I would really appreciate it if I can PM you. Please let me know.</p>
<p>You can message me, c0nman.</p>
<p>Working on the essays!! Can more people come and confirm that the word limit is surpassable? It says that 150 or fewer</p>
<p>@ ProximaCentauri</p>
<p>I just looked back at my application & essays and I did occasionally surpass the word limit, though never by more than 25 words or so.</p>
<p>Hey, would any of you mind to read my essays? I applied as a Sophomore last year, but I didn’t get in, (which was not really a big deal for me) but I would really want to try for it this year…
If anyone can provide the help that I need, I would much appreciate it, thanks!</p>
<p>@RAF1940
Ok, thanks, I guess I’ll just try to keep the essays within 50 words or so beyond the limit</p>
<p>Really stupid question, but where do you find the essays/prompts? I just found out about this, but the only application part I found was the name/test scores/subjects. I like to jump around when I’m applying to things (I don’t know why, but I can’t concentrate on just one thing at a time with this. I get too nervous!) I want to work on the essays, but I can’t find them…
Sorry for the idiotic question, haha.</p>
<p>@ GB1904</p>
<p>[SSP</a> - Summer Science Program](<a href=“http://www.summerscience.org/admissions/index.php]SSP”>Is SSP For You? – Summer Science Program)</p>
<p>There’s a direct link to a PDF lower down that page. The text is “download the application instructions and forms.”</p>
<p>What are you guys writing for your “Supplemental Information”, if any?</p>
<p>@ RAF1940</p>
<p>Oh thanks! I just skimmed over that part, haha.
Which campus did you go to?</p>