<p>I’m a junior in HS and I was wondering about this program. I am considering NYU since I love the city (I live on Long Island) and don’t really want that “typical” college experience of straight parties and sports games. Does anyone know anything about WINS specifically? Is it a good program? Is there a separate app, or are all ladies who put down a science major on their app considered? By the way, I want to be a biochemistry major.</p>
<p>Okay… I found out from the website there are between 2 and 4 kids each year in the program. I’m really confused. How can a program take 2 KIDS? What’s the point then? Is there something I’m missing? The website has almost no information about the program.</p>
<p>It might be one of the more selective programs because they give the participants a stipend, an advisor, financial aid and individualized attention. </p>
<p>On Monday, just call the program director and ask. I’ve heard of the program, but I don’t know much about it.</p>
<p>missamericanpie, do you go to NYU? All I can gather is stuff from the website. From what I see it’s not as much of a program, so much as a scholarship/stipend with some extra advising and a few special classes. There are very few people in it, and while it would be VERY helpful, I don’t think not being in it would hurt at all seeing as there are SO FEW people in it. It would be cool to be in it, but sadly my science and research endeavors will probably not be in the top 4 women applying to NYU. My stats are good, but no where near top like 001%. Maybe my being a Siemens Semifinalist would help? Still, all of them are probably Intel Finalists or something.</p>
<p>Women In Science is the scholarship I’m on! I’m an upperclassmen double majoring in Chemistry and Neural Science but I applied as a Biology major (re-declared my major as Chemistry when I got to NYU). You can PM me if you have specific questions about WinS. All women who apply as science majors (Physics, Chem, Biochem, Neural Science, Biology and Comp Science) are considered for it. </p>
<p>The “program” is really more of a scholarship and research stipend, as you’ve deduced. In exchange you’re required to maintain good grades in a science program, do research, and attend several seminars. I thought there were more than 4 women per year though, I think there were at least 6 for my class but I could be mistaken. </p>
<p>They basically want women who express a strong interest in science and STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) careers. I think it’s obvious they want students who have taken advanced math/science courses and excelled at them, but just as importantly, you should have strong research experience. I did science research for 3 years at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (I’m sure you’ve heard of it since you’re from Long Island) which is near where I live. I also had the PI of the lab I work in write my college reccommendation letter which I hope made a difference.</p>
<p>I definitely was not in the top 2% of HS applicants. My stats were average for NYU: 3.64UW, 8 AP classes, 2150, etc. But I had gotten 5’s in AP Bio and AP Chem, 800 and 780 on those subject tests. More importantly, I had all those years of research experience which I was really dedicated to in HS. In my interview, I talked about how my interest led to my research (in neurobiology) and how it tied into my career plans. You don’t have to be a straight A student, you just have to be very interested in a science career and let that come across in your application. I did the Intel Science Competition but was definitely not a finalist.</p>
<p>Those seems like some really interesting interests! I’m into biochemistry, I love knowing how things work down to the smallest particle. Biochem is basically as close as you can get, without STRAIGHT chemistry (my best subject, but I find it sort of boring). I eventually want to become some sort of science professor/researcher, not sure if I will stick to biochem but that is my intended major for now.</p>
<p>Ok I hope I clarified some questions in the PM, but to add (in case other people are reading this and interested), you get assigned an advisor from your department right away at NYU and they help you in putting together a resume, applying for internships, getting involved in research, etc. Of course you can apply for undergrad reserarch even if you’re not in the program, but you’re basically guaranteed because of this scholarship, which is awesome since many freshmen apply have to wait until after soph year to get research experience. </p>
<p>If chosen, you’ll also get the chance to live in the Women in Science explorations hall (I declined this and commuted my freshmen year) but I would reccommend it, because in retrospect I wish I had. Biochem is a field of Chem, so it’s most of the classes in the Chem major plus advanced courses in the Bio dept - it’s a tough major for sure. I disliked Chem in HS and loved Bio but in college I became more into chem. You’re allowed to change your major in the program as long as you stick with science/math. </p>
<p>and to clarify, math, anthro and psych majors are also considered.</p>
<p>Yeah, I go to NYU. My friend lived on the “Science and Technology” floor in Palladium and she said it was nice, though they didn’t do many events.</p>
<p>Do you like NYU? Is it hard to get into CAS? What is LSP? I’ve seen a bunch of threads about it and I’m kind of confused… I guess this isn’t the right thread for that but if some NYU students are here anyway…</p>
<p>You can Google or look at other threads. Alix and I ARE students, but we’ve already weighed in on those topics in other threads, quite extensively.</p>
<p>Missamericanpie I finally found some older threads that actually explain what it is. It seems like its sort of an “extra” option if you don’t get accepted into CAS, but the adcoms still think you will fit in at NYU I guess. Some people consider it “not as good” as being in CAS, but it seems like you end up with the same outcome eventually and probably a higher GPA since the classes are easier and smaller.</p>
<p>I’m just curious, but I’ve noticed a lot of people refer to you by MAP… is it a coincidence that this is also the acronym for the core curriculum stuff?</p>
<p>Coincidence. When I applied to NYU, one of the short essay questions was “If you could sing any song in front of a group of people, what song would it be and why?” I picked Don McLean’s “American Pie”. Just a coincidence that the core curriculum is Morse Academic Plan.</p>
<p>Did you go to CTY? Or is liking Miss American Pie a coincidence as well?</p>
<p>Another coincidence.</p>
<p>That’s funny. Do you mind my asking WHY American Pie then? Unless it’s a personal thing, in which case I understand.</p>
<p>Read Chuck Klosterman’s “Killing Yourself To Live”. </p>
<p>That will tell you everything you need to know.</p>
<p>Okay… hopefully I’ll get to that eventually. I have a pretty long list of books I’ve been wanting to read for a while but have never gotten to. Maybe after AP week?</p>