Hi Everyone! I’m an alum of SSI 2020, part of the research cohort for their inaugural year. I also worked as a special event coordinator for SSI 2021, moderating virtual dinners between students, Masterclass speakers, and Weekend Challenge sponsors.
I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about SSI.
Hi - is the SSI summer program open to rising high school juniors?
Hi @tikkar21!
Yes, it is available to all grades in high school.
@Nano1337 Can you share your STATS so that I can see what kind of candidates they select in SSI.
Hi there,
Personally, I was rank 4/940 in my school with an unweighted GPA of 4.0/4.0 and a 1550 SAT. I was eventually admitted into Vanderbilt University (T20 school) with a full-tuition scholarship (<1% chance).
While these stats show the types of candidates they choose, just know that I do not represent the entire population that was chosen. What SSI is really looking for is those that have the drive to endure the rigor of their program whether it be shown in their stats or their essays.