<p>I’m planning on applying to the University of Pennsylvania’s summer science research program for people in high school. Can anyone tell me about their experiences with this or something similar. How selective is this program (or programs like this)? Are they really looking for a lot of things with grades and extracurriculars (worst part of application would probably extracurriculars, since only a sophomore, so I’ve really had nothing involving leadership yet. I’m in some clubs - most notably marching band and model un - and am hoping to join more later in the year)? Would my 800 on Molecular Biology SAT 2 help me stand out? Any info on this would be great.</p>
<p>it's not really selective just get u app in early and make sure ur transript is at least a B average and u should be fine. Oh, it doesnt have any influence on admission btw.</p>
<p>Most "pre-college" summer programs where you take a college course or two are pretty easy to get into. Really, they're just a way for the college to racket up a bunch of money, so they admit a lot of people. They're very expensive. Don't expect financial aid, either. I got into the one at Brown and they gave me no aid. The Wash U one gave me $800 aid. Heh. I didn't go to either of them because of that.</p>