<p>So NSLF invited me to be a part of a 10 day convention over the summer for prospective medical students at Northwestern. It’s very expensive though
I am applying for scholarships and such but is it really worth it in the end?
My counselor didn’t know too much about it, but I figure since it’s affiliated with U of C (for the business convention) that it would look good on my application next fall.
Is it just a dime in a dozen, or would this be something that would give me an “edge” in the admissions process?
…and if you went to NSLC, was it any fun and worth the money??</p>
<p>Don’t spend money on something you don’t want to do, especially if it seems overpriced. I don’t believe that those programs confer any major advantage, although I could be wrong. I think that your grades, SAT score, recs, and essays are infinitely more important. With all else equal, it may offer a slight edge, but that’s a big if.</p>
<p>Those things are sent to almost everyone, so they don’t really mean a lot, unless it means a lot TO YOU. So, go if you want to, but don’t just do it because you feel like you should.</p>
<p>I want to go; it looks very exciting, especially gaining the experience of what it is like in college etc.
However, if it isn’t worth it, I don’t want my parents to worry about the money…
I’ve put my stats up here before and I got mixed input. I don’t have very many outstanding EC’s, so I plan to do something over the summer to help balance it out.
The Rep said it would look good, but then again she is just a rep.</p>
<p>There is an admissions process if that makes a difference, im guessing they dont just let anyone go, right?</p>
<p>Don’t do it because it looks good on your application…you shouldn’t be worrying about that, do it because you want to do it.</p>
<p>I already said i wanted to go.
But just because i want something doesnt mean i should put my parents in a position that they need to pay so much money. (i live in a low income home)
Let me reiterate this again, i want to go. It seems like it would be a productive way to spend my summer.
However…my question is would it benifit me to do it. I could easily spend my summer at my local nursing home, but what would colleges appreciate more? Is this a common EC or is it have some notoriety?
and of course i am thinking about college applications. The whole point of this program is to prepare you for college.</p>
<p>I don’t think these types of programs garner much recognition from college admissions officers. They’re well aware that these are expensive programs marketed to the vast majority of high school students, and won’t view it as a unique or major accomplishment, per se. Not to totally stamp out your enthusiasm, but your time and money may be better spent volunteering or pursuing other opportunities at home.</p>
<p>It all depends on if I receive the scholarship. If I do then I’ll go, I think it will give me good experience and give me an idea of what to expect if I enter the medical field.
Apple- Since you go to U of C, do you have any advice on what I should do this summer? Also I’ve seen multiple times that a majority of accepted applicants on here were somewhat “well rounded”…I like art as well, and if I volunteered in either ‘subject’ category it would be worth my while. Should pursue art instead, or should I stick with science?</p>
<p>It all depends on if I receive the scholarship. If I do then Ill go, I think it will give me good experience and give me an idea of what to expect if I enter the medical field.
Apple- Since you go to U of C, do you have any advice on what I should do this summer? Also Ive seen multiple times that a majority of accepted applicants on here were somewhat well rounded
I like art as well, and if I volunteered in either subject category it would be worth my while. Should pursue art instead, or should I stick with science?</p>