Summer College Courses for High School Student?
by Ron Sombilon Gallery
Question by RaginCajun: Summer College Courses for High Teach Student?
I am plotting on applying to some Summer Courses at a few very prestigious universities, such as Auburn, Georgetown, Cornell…etc. But my parents are a bit worried in this area gunfire out 2-3 thousand dollars for a 1-2 week course. So my question is whether a Summer course at a high ranking university really makes that much of an impact on your application, does it really make you stand out and is it really worth it? If not, then is taking courses at my local community college just as excellent?
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Answer by Eve
They’re the same, except you’ll pay more for “name-brand” universities. (Try out with your proposed college to see if the credit transfers). With prestigious universities, you get bragging rights. But you’re only taking a summer course, so there is nothing to brag in this area.
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Taking courses at your local community college will suffice, so long as they transfer to the university you are attending in the fall. I believe a college will see that the initiative to commence courses during the summer as just as nice as taking a class at a more high ranking (expensive) teach. I personally don’t see the top in paying that much for a summer class (taking into account that at my university, $ 2,200 is worth a 15 credit hour semester). But, it is up to you if you want this. If you do choose to attend the more prestigious teach, you should get a job now to save up for tuition in order to help your parents out.
It looks excellent, but not any better than getting a meaningful job or responsibility community service over the summer does. And to be honest, a summer course at a local 4-year college is probably just as excellent as at a high-ranking university. (I reckon it might be better to do it at a 4-year local college than a community college, though b/c of the availability of a wider range of classes, and more advanced classes.)
Ivy summer teach is pretty uncommon from fixed Ivy college, in the course offerings, instructors, and students. Going to a teach for summer teach will not really give you a leg up when applying there for college. If you get excellent grades, then yes, it will help, but not more than getting excellent grades at a further college’s summer teach will, or getting a meaningful summer job would.
And it’s much simpler to get into Ivy summer teach than Ivy college, so it’s not really that impressive.
My sister is going to one at Harvard and it is going to be really expensive, but the truth is that it will make you stand out, and in the college environment now that is really vital. It would be better to take the community college class than nothing at all, but to be honest they won’t do much for your application in the long run… sorry…
Yes, it really stands out. I did one at Bryn Mawr and one at Columbia, and my interviewer was very interested in the programs (needless to say, I got in.) And no, taking classes at a CC isn’t the same-it’s simple to get into those, while getting into one of the other programs at an upscale college is very competitive.
It seems as though a lot of people reckon that an Ivy-League Summer Teach is worthless, or at least unimportant, but this simply isn’t right. People also say that they are simple to get into. While it may not be as nail-biting an experience as applying to the actual university, getting admitted is not a simple task. The acceptance rate is around 50%, which sounds fantastic, but again, you’re competing with some very intelligent people. Generally speaking, people with PSAT scores in the highest three percentiles have a really decent opportunity, so long as their grades match and they have a decent letter of rec.
The program will only make an impact if you do well in it. It shows you are motivated, have a like of learning, and (if you apply to the same teach you attended for Summer Teach) are enthusiastic in this area that fastidious teach. Also, nearly all of the Summer Teach programs include college seminars, mock interviews, etc., to help prepare you for the college admission process. I guess you may possibly say it helps you in a tangible (grade) and intangible (experience) way. Also, they give you college credit which is always a plus.
As to taking community college classes, I would say that most Ivy Leagues aren’t overally impressed with them. For instance, if you choose Harvard, which I chose, this is the scenario: Harvard has a fierce pride in itself, and they reckon they provide the best summer teach. Hence, they will nearly always give your app. at least a second look if you did well in the summer program.
Basically, it gives you an edge, in the same way that being a class officer or student council member does. It adds a dimension to you that the admissions officers may otherwise never see. But, if you have terrible grades etc., summer teach won’t help you too much.