Garcia Center Summer Scholar Program

Pre-College Topics Summer Programs
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<p>Hi, I am a freshman in high school and am applying to the Garcia Center Summer Scholar Program. What are the chances that I’ll get in, being a freshman? This is targeted towards people who have applied and/or gone before or are now. I just want to know if I’m wasting my time.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>not much chance at all.</p>

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<p>You need to be 16, which means the program is usually rising juniors + seniors.</p>

<p>Also, the GPA requirement on the website is unusually high. A 99.5 unweighted average is nearly impossible, even among valedictorians.</p>

<p>website says:</p>

<p>Requirements
Must be, at least, 16 years old
Have an average GPA of 3.98 or 99.5, unweighed</p>

<p>Must have, at least 3 of the following subjects
English (Honors or AP a plus)
Chemistry (Honors or AP a plus)
Mathematics or Calculus (Honors or AP a plus)
Physics (Honors or AP a plus)
Biology (optional) (Honors or AP a plus)</p>

<p>Standardized test scores (SAT or Regents) must be 60% or above.
Students who show evidence of leadership, special talents or interests, and other personal qualities through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and other non-academic pursuits will receive special consideration.</p>