<p>I’m a sophomore (rising junior this summer) looking for a good summer program and I can’t seem to find any - most seem to be geared for just Juniors (RSI, SSP, etc.) Any help?</p>
<p>SAMS (Summer Academy of Math and Science @ CMU) is not <em>that</em> selective in my opinion, but it’s a pretty good free program (w/ SAT prep courses, engineering, and math classes). When I say “not <em>that</em> selective,” I mean that they gear towards URM w/few opportunities, making “good students great.” </p>
<p>You can read more about it here: [SAMS:</a> The Summer Academy for Mathematics + Science](<a href=“http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html]SAMS:”>http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/summerprogramsfordiversity/sams.html)</p>
<p>If you’re interested in the humanities and social sciences (especially African American studies), the Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar is well-regarded - and completely free if you get in: [Telluride</a> Association: Our Programs: For High School Students: Sophomore Seminar (TASS): General Information](<a href=“http://tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tass/tass_general_info.html]Telluride”>http://tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tass/tass_general_info.html)</p>
<p>I’m really more interested in the physical sciences - thanks though! Also, I’m not really worried about the selectivity, more the actual challenge of the program itself.</p>