Is there a list of summer programs that don't require teacher recommendations?

cali573
Fri, 27 Dec 2019 00:29:27 +0000

Originally, when I wrote that thread, I was planning on the scattershot approach, but now I have consolidated and ruled out a lot of programs. The problem I am facing now is that I really want to do research, but the only programs I can find are highly reputable programs that probably won’t accept someone like me (good grades, but no previous experience in research and not head-over-heels passionate about one area of science, also no science competitions or awards). That’s why I feel like even if I apply, I might not get in, and hence, I should apply to more of the research programs so I have a better chance of getting a research opportunity.

Conversely, if there are programs that still offer research for high schoolers like me and are not highly selective, that would solve a lot of my problems. I tried googling, but most of the research ones online that I qualify for (some of the less selective ones are only for local high school students) are selective.