Hey all - I applied to the YYGS International Affairs and Security 2015 summer program and was wondering if you could chance me based on my stats. I think it’s an awesome program and I really hope I can get in!! Here are my stats.
Grades: 3.99 GPA, school doesn’t have APs/weighted GPAs
Test scores:
SAT I - 2230, 800 writing 750 reading 680 math
PSAT - 223, 80 writing 78 reading 65 math
Extracurriculars:
Student Government President
Varsity Basketball captain & MVP
Student Newspaper
Local Newspaper Columnist
Writer with work published in Teen Ink magazine, Inspire magazine
Part of Social Venture Kids, a teen-led philanthropy organization
Sports Committee Leader
Ski instructor
Peer mentor
Spanish tutor
Other:
Fluent in English, Spanish & French
5 on Spanish Language AP test (even though my school doesn’t have APs)
You’re stats seem great! Another important part of your application is your essays, were they honest? Or did they sound like fluff? Did you truly express your interest for the program or did it seem like you just wanted to attend this program for your college application?
@mayee107 that’s great to hear!! I’m super interested in the program but I’m kind of worried that it’ll be extremely intense… under FAQ’s they recommend a week of rest before going haha. Did you find that it was draining or did the classes make it worth it?
@ffina23 they never said that for us, but I agree that it’s pretty intense. You’ll probably be doing stuff every day until around 10:00 pm, and whatever “free time” you get will be spent working. Nevertheless, you’ll be with other people in the same situation and can spend a lot of time discussing/collaborating with them.
Also, I wouldn’t say that you really need a week of rest, but if you have any required readings or assignments before the program, start on them early to get a good idea about what they’ll discuss and how to get the most out of the program (idk how the International Affairs and Security program works exactly). Overall, the classes were truly worth it because you come back with so much new knowledge (and friends ^^)
(You can also PM me if you have more questions )
Hey guys! I applied for PLE and IAS, but I hope to get into PLE… I really hope to get in!!! I was wondering if any of you know what its like? Is it worth it? And do university appreciate these kinds of summer activities? Thanks!
