<p>I have received e-mails/mail from both of these programs (and many more, but I narrowed it down), but I am not sure about a few things:</p>
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<li>Which looks better on a college application? (Biochem intended major)</li>
<li>Which is harder (if one is indeed harder…)</li>
<li>Which one suits my science and math skills best?
1 Year Honors Bio
1 Year AP Physics B
1 Year Honors Chem (Going into AP Chem next year)
Math up to PreCalc (Going into AP Calc BC next year)</li>
<li>If anyone has down one (or both?), would you mind sharing your experiences, thoughts, recommendations, etc…</li>
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<p>Thanks for the replies, I really appreciate any input.</p>
<p>I attended PAVE at Vanderbilt last summer and it was the best experience I have ever had. I had no interest in considering a career in computer science, engineering, or pre-med before I went to PAVE and I fit in perfectly fine. There is one computer class and math class you have to take but you can choose 3 other labs that sound the most fun! The courses that you are taking is exactly what PAVE is about. I am hoping to major in communications, film studies, or management and I found PAVE very helpful! </p>
<p>The academics are not extremely hard, but not super easy either. In the morning you have two lectures…and after lunch the afternoon is way more free with a math homework help session and computer help. I didn’t have any experience in computer technology classes and I was able to keep up with the assignments. The ones that were confusing, I got help from the counselors! Pre-calc will be very helpful in the math class. It combines pre-calc ideas and a little physics. However, no prior knowledge of physics is necessary. On average, I would say I spent about 45 minutes a night doing math homework and could normally finish the computer homework in the computer help session (aside from about 5 assignments). You will be challenged, but it is never too hard. You will be scared by the second computer assignment but basically it is just a “welcome to PAVE present” and it’s all for fun.</p>
<p>The social life is AMAZING! This was my favorite part about PAVE. Everyone lives in one residence hall, the females on one half and the males on the other. There are several activities (pancake night, ice cream night, sports, weekend trips like white water rafting, canoeing, water parks, etc.). There is absolutely enough free time. Your afternoons will be pretty much free aside from the hour and a half in math and homework help. You get over an hour lunch break and sometimes it’s longer. The weekends are a lot of fun too! You build amazing bonds with friends. I have kept in touch with so many PAVErs and have seen friends from South Carolina, the Virgin Islands, Georgia, DC, etc since PAVE has ended.</p>
<p>The Director, Doc V who is awesome!
Some people have cars which is nice, but you definitely do not need one.
I don’t know anything about UPenn’s program but I know that Vanderbilt’s PAVE program was amazing!
I hope this was helpful!</p>
<p>Thanks for the reply, that really makes PAVE sound more interesting than I originally had thought it may be. I was worried about it being too much work with little free time.</p>