FREE/Excellent Scholarship Summer Programs

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Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:53:22 +0000

A really awesome program is MITES at MIT. It’s for minorities interested in science and engineering. Its 6 weeks long and free. You only need to pay for transportation there. It’s a very selective program accepting less than five percent of applicants. What’s really cool about the program is that they look at who you are as a person and what you’ve gone through sometimes more than your grades. Grades are definitely a huge factor, but if your grades aren’t perfect, it’s not the end of the world. On the app they ask for grades, SAT/ACT scores, classes, class ranking, extra curriculars, your ethnic/racial background, info about your parents, and more. You also have to have 3 recommendation letters (one from a current math teacher, one from a current science teacher, and one from your guidance counselor) and 5-6 essays that are 300 words or less. The application deadline is February 1st!