<p>I was at the “interview”/recruitment session too.<br>
yes, this program is a mini-version of LEAP. It is supposed to have the same function- acclimation and community building. Two real courses were supposed to be taken. Gen Chem and “a math” (not specified). Making the top students take gen chem over the summer (and not an honors section) when most AP out of gen chem, doesn’t make sense to me.
I would NOT be put off by Assoc Dean Williams description (military boot camp). I get the strong impression she over did that for the sake of making it seem rigorous and applicants special.
The scholars are the best of who claimed to be committed to pursue a PhD. It eliminates those who want to keep the med school option open- and these are outstanding students.
Visit the information about the meyerhof program at UMBC to get an idea of what they are trying to duplicate.</p>
<p>Millennium Scholars will be housed in the honors dorms. Rooming with another scholar (one of the downsides IMO- part of college is meeting new people of different interests).</p>
<p>Hey, this is a great program. It’s just not for all and while it’s true the students selected are great, they may not appear to fit the SHC for one reason or another. Remember, here you are competing with science and eng students who want to go to grad school. Selection in SHC is a university-wide competition. </p>
<p>PS. the scholarship is 15K (about instate tuition). The summer session is all no-cost. Unless they awarded you another scholarship, it is not a full ride.</p>