<p>ahhhh st. louis and cornell too are both amazing, but i'm still leaning towards michigan.</p>
<p>the only one i'm not too crazy about is cornell I. looks very interesting, but not for me. i'm a dunce when it comes to politics. </p>
<p>any previous TASPers have any insight on how my lack of knowledge (and interest...) in politics will hurt me in the application process?</p>
<p>Hm, I think it depends on your interviewer's background. You don't necessarily have to be extremely knowledgeable during the interview.. just insightful about whatever you discuss. =)</p>
<p>i like cornell II</p>
<p>hmm i just found out about tasp like 10 minutes ago.</p>
<p>when do the apps get sent out or put onto the website? and when are they due? </p>
<p>and where are last years prompts so i can see them since i hear they are the same every year?</p>
<p>I believe they send out apps in December and they're due in late January. If you don't get one in the mail, you can download it off the telluride website (that's what I did). The prompts (which do not change year to year) are posted somewhere in this thread. good luck!</p>
<p>don't stress out. I didn't do the essays until 2 days before they were due (I don't recommend this); however, it seems ridiculous that you guys has a multipage post on TASP admission and its only november. I didn't know what TASP was until I got the brochure in the mail, threw it away, found out its significance on CC, dug the brochure back out, and applied. Good luck with the process. I still can't fathom the significance of an acceptance, 86 is a very very small number.</p>
<p>how good of writers are those who got admitted? i dont really want to waste my time if i dont have a chance, im not even in honors english, but i can write a mean essay every once in a while if i feel like it.</p>
<p>I have another question I think someone asked earlier but I would like to have it clarified. During the admissions process, are grades and psat scores closely looked at or is it really a side issue? Are ec's, the essays, recs, and a persons character really what gets them in?</p>
<p>is it open for international students</p>
<p>whatismouse: well i assume all the applicants admitted are good writers, since you're ultimately writing six essays to get in, but i don't think you have to be in a certain english class. it seems like everyone is saying to just write about what you care about and do it intelligently. so if you're intelligent and have meaningful things to say, it will show through your essays, regardless of whether you take honors english or not. </p>
<p>karen: grades, psats, ec's, and recs are all side things. what gets you in are your essays, and your interview (in which you follow up on your essays). i believe vegangirl said essays = 95%. you can apply whether or not they send you an invitation.</p>
<p>rukun: yes, i remember someone from the uk was talking about that last year.</p>
<p>i'm a junior applying this year, so if any previous taspers want to correct me, feel free. =)</p>
<p>"it seems like everyone is saying to just write about what you care about and do it intelligently. so if you're intelligent and have meaningful things to say, it will show through your essays, regardless of whether you take honors english or not. "</p>
<p>EXACTLY. ^_^ There were people whose grades weren't straight-A's, by far, so don't worry. You don't have to be in English H to be admitted. The most imp. things are the essays and the interviews; it's your opportunity to show your true self and not let grades or standardized tests scores speak FOR you. </p>
<p>Indeed. I was sent the application (or else I would've never ever heard of it) because of my PSAT scores, but you can just download the form. Yes, it's available for international students; we had 3 at both Cornell TASPs. One guy from Turkey, a girl from China, and another guy from Ethiopia. <em>grin</em> There was also a girl at another TASP and she was from Taiwan (we had the same interviewer, too, ^^).</p>
<p>Thank You musechick! You have made me feel a lot better because I really want to do a summer program but I dont have the money for any. During my search I found TASP and SSP. I don't nearly qualify for SSP but essays and showing passion I am great at. Thanks! =)</p>
<p>That's honestly one of the biggest reasons I was really enthusiastic. Aside from the fact that the topics were cool, I was like "FREE?! SIGN ME UP!", XD. So many programs are upwards of $4,000, that to have such a huge op like this was amazing. And SIX WEEKS... it's quite some time, though by the end, you don't want to leave.</p>
<p>Keep me updated, ok? ^_^ And, again, if you need proofreading/comments/etc, don't hesitate to ask.</p>
<p>Three questions guys:</p>
<ol>
<li><p>For those who got a brochure in the mail (because of your PSATs I assume), around what time did you get them? </p></li>
<li><p>Also, do you get to see the recommendation from your teacher before it is sent?</p></li>
<li><p>Can you send more then the 1 required recommendation? I assume it is 2 recommendations actually, one from the guidance counselor and one from a teacher? If that's the case, can we send 3?</p></li>
</ol>
<p>the ellen baer lady says the brochures and applications are mailed in december, i'm assuming mid-dec as stated on the website. </p>
<p>i don't think recs are that important in the application process, but i'm assuming you only hand in one from a teacher. unless i'm mistaken.</p>
<p>previous taspers?</p>
<p>do you get to see the recommendations before you send them?</p>
<p>I've applied for many other things and that really depends on if the teacher is willing to show you them. I don'th think it has anything to do with the program.</p>
<p>normally i'd assume you wouldn't. plus the teachers might write the rec differently if she/he knows that you're going to be looking at it. and for tasp, recs don't even matter that much anyways, so why worry about it.</p>
<p>just wondering...if you get accepted to round 2, then from there does everyone have an equal chance of being selected or will you come in to round 2 possibly with a slight advantage or disadvantage from your essays still?</p>
<p>Yeah, I just needed one rec, if I remember correctly. You're not 'supposed' to see them, but because my teacher forgot to make 2 more copies of the letter, she made me go copy them in the library and I got to read them, lol. It just depends on your teacher, really. TASPCOM doesn't care, plus they wouldn't know anyway. </p>
<p>Just pick a teacher you KNOW will write you a good rec and just go with that; don't worry. </p>
<p>I have NO idea. :S I think you don't have an equal chance, though. I mean, sure, you're selected for the 2nd round, but the quality of your essays remains the same and you're still up against other people, so if your essays are better than someone elses', I'd say you have an advantage. In any case, do pay attention to the interview because that also matters. If you bomb the interview, it's not a good thing.</p>