<p>i just got an app for this, so</p>
<p>has anyone heard of this? or been to this?
how is it, say, compared to ssp?</p>
<p>it’s in canada (the perimeter institute for theoretical physics), and completely free (not including airfare and travel insurance)</p>
<p>nevermind, the deadline is march 31st.</p>
<p>sheesh. i’m mad now. i mean, why even send me the application now if the deadline has passed? the gosh darn thing was overnighted, too.</p>
<p>and was so excited about applying. <em>sigh</em></p>
<p>maybe i still have a hope, though.</p>
<p>MUST STUDY MORE PHYSICS.</p>
<p>only at 2 am will you find me talking to myself.</p>
<p>Contact them - they might be still taking appl. You never know tilll you know for sure.</p>
<p>wait… did you get this app as part of the usapho invitation?? cause if so, i think they will take it late… if not, then i don’t know o_O</p>
<p>yeah, yeah i did. and yes, i actually read through everything again, and i mail my app to aapt by may 21st.</p>
<p>anyone know what this is like?</p>
<p>i applied there…</p>
<p>WHO ELSE APPLIED? Maybe we can start some pre-ISSYP discussions on theoretical physics. What a good way to know each other!
Anyways, are any of u familiar w/ the works of Lee Smolin?
Quantum Loop Theory?</p>
<p>i went here last year and it was really cool. you guys should go if you have the chance.</p>
<p>Hey Jules,
Did you have any physics olympiad/ competitive physics/math competition?
I am not part of usapho, but I thought I wrote a really good essay( the best in my life…because it’s something i took to a personal level). I also had a former professor at UC Davis( who is currently an independent researcher right now) and a string theorist from a nearby (prestigious) University write a letter of recommendation for me. I have established a correspondence, discussing these topics w/ them for the past three years. But i dunno… I think I would really deserve to go there, but then again, there maybe others more deserving than me… Anyways…Jules, did u meet Lee Smolin? Why exactly does he refute string theory?
Thanks,</p>
<p>i did have physics olympiads and stuff, but many of the other kids there didn’t. there were people with international prizes, but most of the people just had a passion for physics. i think the essay counts the most and with that recommendation you’re sure to get in 
yes, i did meet lee smolin, but i am embarassed to admit that at that time i didn’t know who he was. he’s a very smart guy, we harassed him with dozens of questions. some people even had him autograph a copy of his book.</p>
<p>list came out…hmm…there is only 80 participants
what happened to the other 20?
Maybe they will add the other 20 later…
I am not on it yet…:(</p>
<p>aaa, the 20 ppl missing are special invites from olympiads and math/physics teams etc. they will add them later.</p>
<p>Does anyone have information on the program this year?</p>
<p>I know there will be only one session but how many kids get accepted and how many apply?</p>
<p>Any chance the students will meet Stephen Hawking?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>hey, it is me applying as an international! 30 April! I also listen about Staphen Hawking visit to PI, it’d be fantastic to meet him.</p>
<p>My sister learned today that she got in!!!She is an international though!!I am so happy for her:D</p>