<p>Because TASP is much, much harder to get into than some local program. It’s an extensive essay and interview process.</p>
<p>In contrast, for some local program (which I’ve never heard of), you’re only competing with the surrounding community.</p>
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<p>How many people apply for TASPs? I couldn’t find any numbers. And in case you missed it, this program was also competitive. Not sure how many applied, but they had about 30-40ish kids in it, and plenty of kids were rejected.</p>
<p>I guess that the essays must be the only thing then, since the site says the most emphasis is placed on that. Makes the program pretty niche-y.</p>
<p>There’s no way it’s anywhere near as competitive as TASP.</p>
<p>What it comes down to is that I know what TASP is. I have no idea what that other program is, and neither to adcomms.</p>
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<p>Not really. TASP is really about critical thinking, which is highly desired by top colleges.</p>
<p>You (or the adcoms) have never heard of it, so it must be insignificant then, I suppose.</p>
<p>I don’t know… it just makes it seem like an insider thing. If that’s the case, so be it.</p>
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<p>That program might be significant in your community. Regardless, even if only one in your community out of many qualified applicants is accepted, it is not as selective as TASP.</p>
<p>And it is certainly not as well known.</p>
<p>Since when does well known = better?</p>
<p>Oh that’s right, on CC. Sorry, my bad.</p>
<p>Although I will agree that TASP will give a leg up on the academic side.</p>
<h1>3. It’s close, but SHE probably got it - Affirmative action.</h1>
<p>They all have really good resumes and are probably all capable of being accepted…Too competitive these days.</p>