I got waitlisted to the BBS program this year. About how many people get waitlisted each year, and how big is the chance of getting off of the waitlist?
Excellent question. I got waitlisted for SDE this year and wonder the same thing.
Your chances of getting off the waitlist are very high, because this program doesn’t really offer scholarships in amounts that make the program affordable to families who don’t have a lot of disposable income, which means a lot of the people who are offered a spot, but were counting on scholarships to cover their need, will have to decline. If you read the reviews for this program you’ll notice a lot of people talking about the cost and how they can’t afford it. Our family falls under the poverty line and was still expected to pay over $2,000, with a 2 week deadline to come up with the money.
Some of the more positive reviews discuss being excited about the program because they got to meet a princess, or the child of some major bigwig…these are the kids who attend the program, if that gives you an idea of how many people are likely declining their spots. I doubt you’ll have any problem getting off the waitlist, and you’ll be able to spend 2 weeks rubbing elbows with other rich kids, if you can afford it.
Completely agree RedRavenBlueBird! Thanks for being so honest about it, I would have liked someone to be honest about this kind of stuff too when I was searching for summer programs and wanting to get into YYGS but it was just too EXPENSIVE. Anyways to help others in similar situations I wrote this: http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/2072181-what-you-can-do-if-you-dont-get-into-or-cant-afford-yale-young-global-scholars.html#latest
I just don’t think money should be a barrer to participating in programs like this, it’s not really fair.
I hope everyone finds the summer program that is right for them!
How long does it take to get off the waitlist? Thanks
It is very stupid how they expect the students to pay this insane amount of money for a three week program. I got into stanford pre-collegiate summer institutes, but they are not giving me any financial aid. I was really excited for the opportunity, and now I need to turn it down all because of my financial status.
I guess it just depends on each person, some get off the waitlist earlier than others. That being said, they said they would let people know after the 11th, so I guess starting from today.
has anyone got off the wait list yet? x
My friend got off the waitlist 2 days ago.
ah congrats!
what session did they get off the waitlist for? @wch2018
I got wait listed in FST this year, anyone else with me?
@Princessrose Sorry, not sure.
Has anyone gotten off the waitlist?
I got waitlisted too but it’s may and yet didn’t get off. Should I give up on it?