<p>I'm currently considering applying to Yale's Young Global Scholars summer program. I'm most interested in the International Affairs and Security session. Is anyone else considering applying? If so, feel free to post your stats. </p>
<p>Mine:</p>
<p>4.0 GPA
School doesn't rank but definitely top 10%.
Should have PSAT results within a week
Model UN
Amnesty International co-founder
VP and co-founder of Recycling Club
Founded non profit management agency
2 Varsity sports</p>
<p>Global Scholars seems like an awesome program.</p>
<p>I attended the 2014 PLE session. Awesome experience- met global students, engaged in fascinating discussions, and Akhil Amar is a boss. I highly recommend applying.</p>
<p>What other programs are you considering, Canuckgirl? I think Global Scholars sounds amazing, but I’m defnitely open to learning about some other options.</p>
What other programs are you considering, Canuckgirl? I think Global Scholars sounds amazing, but I’m defnitely open to learning about some other options. @canuckgirl
I just received an email telling me apps were open, Definitely interested. I live in a small southern town and attend a small private school so not a lot of opportunity for cool stuff like Model UN or new organizations but I have a lot of extra curricular activities including two sports, piano, volunteering, and a job. Ive got good grades and scores but Im hoping to shine through my essays and letters of Rec. for other summer programs, Im applying to TASP, MITES, and a Duke and harvard one. My back up summer plan is to do another Soccer ID camp at a nice university.
I’m applying for the International Affairs and Security session! My GPA is 4.6, I play piano, am involved in five clubs, have a job, good test scores, volunteer, and I’m in the running for valedictorian. Like SMPak786, my school doesn’t offer Model UN, unfortunately:( Hopefully my stats are enough to get me into the program… best of luck to everyone!
I attended YYGS last year and it was great. Initially I didn’t receive enough financial aid, so I emailed them back and told them I wouldn’t be attending because my family did not have enough money. They emailed me back the next day and added an extra $1,000 to my financial aid and asked me to reconsider my decision. I happily accepted their offer. Still, I worked out a deal with them for a payment plan for the remaining amount. I worked with them personally and we came up with a plan that would work with my family. The entire administration was amazing and provided answers to all my questions. The lectures were long but interesting, although there were a handful of people who dozed off. There was a variety of seminars on a large range of topics fit for everyones interests. The people were amazing and you really get to bond with students there. There are not a lot of restrictions, as long as you attend your lectures and seminars no one will be on your tail.
Haven’t received anything yet. I keep religiously checking my inbox and then this thread to see if I’m the only one! Good luck everyone; hope we’ll hear back soon.
Good luck everyone; hope we’ll hear back soon.