Did not get a single scholarship/ summer program I applied to this year

redbluegoldgreen
Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:33:41 +0000

The OP’s original point is well taken. We’ve noticed that summer academic programs appear to be getting harder and harder to get into despite over-the-top national awards, pinnacle standardized test scores and other such credentials one might have. Two things I think contribute: geographic diversity as previously mentioned; if you’re from the East Coast, you have a better chance getting into a West Coast program and vice versa it seems. Second, it’s almost a crapshoot since everyone seems to have great credentials and there are so many people applying. All you can do is have multiple backup plans and don’t get your heart set on any one program. It’s kinda reflective of the whole college app process in general. Also, it appears that girls are having more difficult, because there are equal dorm beds alotted for boys and girls and there are more girls applying. Once the female beds alotted in the dorm are full, that’s it, for them, although a less qualified male may get in because beds are available. Because, it’s high school, maybe the program can’t have both genders in the same dorm.