Summer Programs FAQ September 28th, 2013, Nanjing Alan Cheng.

Summer Programs FAQ

September 28th, 2013, Nanjing

Alan Cheng

Summer Programs- Agenda

What role does summer school play in the U.S.?

What kinds of programs are offered?

What advantages can summer programs provide Chinese students with?

Is summer school mandatory for admission to top colleges?

The Role of Summer Programs

Reasons American students take summer courses

If they haven’t accumulated enough credits during the regular

school semester.

If they need to take a course which they couldn’t take during the

regular school semester.

If they need to retake a course which they didn’t pass.

If they want to get hands-on experience to supplement their

regular studies. They believe practical experience will give them

an edge when applying to more competitive university programs.

Types of Summer Programs

Type A- Academic

Attend the summer semester take 1-2 college courses for credit.- UCLA; Carnegie Mellon

Academic excellence programs- Telluride Association Summer Programs (TASP)

Type B- Before College/College Prep- Brown; Harvard; Cornell

Get ready for college. Get a preview of college life.

Type C- Camps- Day/ Overnight Camps- Outdoor activities/ sports/ travel.

Language or activity-focused

Type D- Development/ Experience- ie. Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)

Get hands-on experience or field experience in a specific academic field

Type A- Academic

Attend a university’s regular summer semester.

Take 1-2 college courses for credit

Great head start for high school students

Designed for high school students who want an early taste of

college courses

UCLA- 6-10 weeks- Los Angeles

Type: College curriculum

Description: Students enroll in the regular UCLA summer session and can

earn college credit.

Type A- Academic

Attend a program for academic achievers/academic

excellence programs

TASP- Telluride Association Summer Program

TASS- Telluride Association Sophomore Seminar

Extremely competitive with very limited enrollment

Accept just 36 participants each year.

Type A- Sample Program- TASS

Telluride Association Sophomore Seminars (TASS)

6-week Program for high school sophomores

36 bright, motivated high school sophomores will participate in one of two challenging six-week college-level courses.

If you participate in TASS, you will attend a three-hour seminar each day, which will typically include discussions, small-group work, lectures by faculty and other activities. You will be expected to prepare for class and write several papers during the summer. Outside seminar, you will present a topic of your choice in the public speaking program and hear lectures from guest professors visiting the TASS house. Writing workshops, field trips, and frequent cultural activities round out the summer. You will also enjoy the company and intellectual stimulation of other talented students.

At the TASS, you will develop the skills you'll need to thrive in a college-level environment. You will improve your reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills as you explore your interests in and out of the seminar. There are no grades assigned by the program, and no college credits are given.

http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tass/tass_general_info.html


Telluride Association Sophomore Seminars (TASS)

Faculty/Staff Two accomplished university scholars from the host institution lead each seminar. All of our

faculty are very enthusiastic about the program and the opportunity it gives them to work with talented high school students; indeed, many rank the TASS as one of their most rewarding experiences.

In addition to the faculty, there will be two tutors assigned to each program; they are college students, many of whom attended TASS themselves. The tutors live with the students, working with them on their critical reading and writing skills and helping them create a tightly knit intellectual and social community in which the students aid each other in their academic work.

All program costs covered Because we believe that students should have the opportunity to pursue their ideals. We cover all the program costs, including tuition, books, room and board, field trips, and facilities

fees. For you, the participant, the program is completely free. Additionally, students who demonstrate financial need can request help with travel costs to and from the program. We also offer stipends of up to $500 to replace summer work earnings for students who would otherwise be unable to attend a summer program.



Telluride Association Sophomore Seminars (TASS) Application materials for the 2014 programs will be available in late November.

High school sophomores are invited to apply to TASS. African American high school sophomores, high school sophomores from other historical minorities as well as high school sophomores with an interest in African Amercian studies are especially encouraged to apply. You need not have prior academic experience in these fields.

The application period typically is from late November through early January.


Type A- Sample Program- TASP

Telluride Association Summer Program (TASP)

6 week Program for high school juniors

TASP Seminars TASP centers on an academic seminar that meets every weekday morning for three hours.

Each seminar is led by a team of two faculty members, who are selected for the distinction of their scholarship and the excellence of their teaching. Classes emphasize group discussions rather than lectures.

Participants can expect to spend several hours on assigned readings or other preparation for each class, and will complete a number of writing assignments over the six-week seminar.

The discussions and essays allow the faculty and students to engage the material in detail and to form a close community of scholars.

Students receive written and oral feedback from the faculty, but no grades.

http://www.tellurideassociation.org/programs/high_school_students/tasp/tasp_general_info.html

Why Apply for a TASP?

TASP is one of the most successful and prestigious academic summer programs in the nation. The more than 2,800 living TASP alumni include leaders in politics, journalism, academia, the sciences, education, medicine, business, and the arts. For many, the six-week Telluride Association program was a formative experience in their lives.

The TASPs seek to bring together students from across the United States and abroad who are not just intelligent but thoughtful, not just motivated but generous with their talents and energies.

TASPers (as TASP participants are called) have a wide variety of life experiences, and come from many different kinds of backgrounds.

TASP has a rigorous selection process and TASPers generally go on to America's finest colleges.

Telluride Association hopes the TASP experience endows its students with a sense of intellectual vitality, interpersonal awareness, and community responsibility that will prepare them for leadership in whatever walk of life they choose.

Telluride Association Summer Program for Juniors (TASP)

Past Topics & Faculty2012 Cornell I: Literature Takes on Moral Complexity Faculty: Kathleen Long and Marilyn Migiel, Cornell University Cornell II: Democracy and Diversity Faculty: David Peritz, Sarah Lawrence College; and Angelia Means, Independent Scholar Michigan I: The Origin of Species and the Politics of Evolution Faculty: Benjamin Gregg and David Prindle, The University of Texas at Austin Michigan II: Modernism through Modern Art and Theater Faculty: Charles Grimes, University of North Carolina, Wilmington; and Justin Kim, Deep Springs College

2011 Cornell I: Intergenerational Justice Faculty: John Davidson and David Leitch, University of Oregon Cornell II: Thinking Girls, Thinking Boys Faculty: Maria Fackler, Davidson College; and Nick Salvato, Cornell University Michigan I: Freedom, Dialogue, and Polarization Faculty: Sharon Schuman, University of Oregon; and Joan Sitomer, University of Michigan Michigan II: Visions of America from Abroad Faculty: Juan De Pascuale and Mortimer Guiney, Kenyon College

The Application Process for TASP

The application process is more rigorous than most college admissions procedures, and each application is given serious, thorough attention.

January Completed applications are due near the end of January. Each application is evaluated by two or more of our trained readers, most of whom are current

college students who have participated in Telluride programs.March-April Between 130-140 of the most promising candidates are interviewed in March or April by

regional representatives of Telluride Association. If you are selected for an interview, you will need to request a transcript and letter of evaluation immediately following notification from Telluride Association in early March. (Further instructions will be given at that time.)

May In early May, using all the accumulated information about each candidate, the Summer

Program Selection Committee makes the final selection of participants and alternates.

2014 TASP Programs will be held June 22 - August 2Application materials for the 2014 programs will be available in early December 2013.

The Application Process for TASP

Test scores and transcripts have only a limited influence on our impression of a candidate's potential to contribute to and profit from TASP.

Far more important to our decision are the essays written for the application. These essays give applicants a chance to characterize themselves and to demonstrate their independence of thought, curiosity, and concern for social and political issues.

The students whose personal and intellectual abilities make them excellent TASP participants do not necessarily have a sophisticated educational background. We try to evaluate the accomplishments of all applicants in light of their circumstances. In this way we hope to ensure geographic, economic, and racial diversity. Because TASP is an experience in community living as well as in intellectual growth, we try to select students who seem concerned for the welfare of others and who are flexible enough to enjoy the challenge of interacting with people whose perspectives and experiences vary enormously.

TASP FAQ

To apply to TASS you must be a current high school sophomore (or equivalent) and to apply to TASP you must be a current high school junior (or equivalent). There are no other requirements, and there are no exceptions. If your child is in a program that does not follow the typical U.S. high school grade system and calendar and you are unsure of her or his eligibility, please contact [email protected].

TASP applicants generally have at least one full year of high school remaining. (Chinese 高二 students)

Applying for a TASS/TASP: Interview

FAQ: Where will the interview be conducted? Telluride Association relies on our network of program alumni to conduct

interviews, and we try to find interviewers from as close to your local area as possible. An interviewer will contact your child to determine a suitable location for your interview.

If we are unable to arrange for our interviewers to come to your area, your interview may be conducted over the phone or an internet voice connection. If your child is selected for an interview, it will be important for her or him to inform the Telluride Association office of any travel plans you have during the interview period.

Why Apply for a TASS/TASP?

TASS and TASP are both free to their participants. There are no fees for applications, books, or tuition. All meals are provided. Students are only responsible for the

costs of getting to and from the program site. In cases of demonstrated financial need, they may apply for

assistance in paying for travel, and we can offer small stipends to offset earnings from summer employment. It is the policy of Telluride Association that no student be prevented from attending the program for financial reasons.

Most students bring with them a small amount of pocket money (not more than $300) for souvenirs, haircuts, coffee shop visits, or other discretionary expenses. However, it is not necessary to bring any money to the program.


FAQ:Is Telluride Association involved in the college decision-making at host

institutions? “Host institutions receive a list of Telluride scholarship recipients and are

aware of the competitiveness and prestige of a Telluride scholarship. However, Telluride Association is not directly involved in admissions processes at our host institutions, nor do we participate in any way in recruitment or admissions for non-host institutions.”

Do you know of other programs similar to TASS or TASP? “We are not affiliated with any other summer programs, and cannot make

official recommendations. However, we believe that there are many worthwhile ways to spend a summer and we encourage students to speak with peers, teachers, and counselors for help identifying summer opportunities.”


Benefits (+)

-Telluride Association scholarships are very competitive, highly prestigious, and well-recognized by universities

-Programs are free- Housing, dining, and tuition expenses are covered by Telluride Association and the host institutions. Students pay only the costs of transportation and incidental expenses.

Drawbacks (-)-Students receive written and oral feedback from the faculty, but no grades.

-No collect credit received. In the important summer before a student's senior year in high school—a year in which students often make

significant decisions about the future—the value of a summer spent learning, thinking, and comparing ideas in good company cannot be overestimated. TASPs have provided this opportunity for fifty-nine years, and we expect the 2014 programs to continue this extraordinary tradition.

Type B- Before College/College Preparation

Get a preview of the university experience

Students live on-campus and interact with professors and

students

Get used to college. Learn college survival techniques and

how to balance life and study.

College admission workshops/Application writing/ College fair.

Type B- Before College/College Prep

Brown University- Providence, RI- 7 weeks

Type: College prep, liberal arts

Description: Courses selected from existing courses in various academic disciplines. Live on campus for 7 weeks

and learn how to balance academic work and social life.

Columbia University- New York- 4 weeks

Types: Biology, biomedical engineering, physics, politics, computer programming, math, leadership, law, theater

studies, urban studies, visual arts, writing, and college prep.

Description: Classes meet 4 days a week, 4 hours of instruction. Time is alloted each day for independent study

and tutorials. Grades are not assigned, extensive evaluations of students’ work is given throughout the term.

Cornell- Ithaca, New York- 3 or 6 weeks

Types: Liberal arts, career exploration, and college prep.

Description: Students take two regular Cornell courses, participate in a career exploration seminar of their choice,

and attend workshops in math, writing, study skills, and college admission.

Type B- Before College/College Prep

Georgetown- Georgetown, DC- 5 weeks

Type: Liberal arts, college prep, international relations

Description: College Prep program helps prepare students for college level study. Summer college for high school juniors

where students take two college courses for credit.

Harvard- Cambridge, MA- 8 weeks

Types: Liberal arts and science.

Description: Students choose from liberal arts and science courses and enroll in 1 (8-unit) or 2 (4-unit) courses. Program

includes a College Choices program that sponsors workshops on college admissions and application writing as well

as a college fair with representatives from top colleges.

Johns Hopkins University- Baltimore, MD- 5 weeks

Types: Anthropology, art, biology, chemistry, classics, cognitive science, computer science, earth science, economics,

engineering, english, history, languages, mathematics, music, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology,

sociology, writing.

Description: Students select two courses and interact with a diverse community of advisors, students, faculty, and

staff.

Type C- Camps

Day/ overnight camps- 1-week • 2-weeks • 3-weeks • 4-weeks • 5-weeksCoed • Boy Only • Girl Only • Brother/Sister • Family

Academic Activities Art Activities Adventure Activities Sports Activities Technology Activities

Benefits (+)

-Ideal for middle school students or first-year high school students

-Fun and relaxed environment to practice English and learn about American culture

Drawbacks (-)

-Not ideal for second-year students -Lose weeks of exam preparation time.

http://www.summercamps.com

Type D- Development/ Experience

Sample Programs- Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)

More specialized and rigorous study opportunities.

Students get field experience in a highly professional

environment.

Focus on field study and getting practical experience

Lab Research/ Scientific Journal Publication

http://www.keiabroad.org/programFinder.php


Sample Programs- Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)

Conducted entirely in English

More specialized and rigorous study opportunities.

Students get field experience in a highly professional

environment.

Focus on field study and getting practical experience

Lab Research/ Scientific Journal Publication


Knowledge Exchange Institute- African Safari

Type: Environmental studies, wildlife management, ecology, botany, zoology,

geology, geography, chemistry, biology, african studies, French language

Location: University of Sahel and National Wildlife Park in Dakar, Senegal-French

West Africa

Description: Includes field study and laboratory research in various sciences.

Curriculum supplemented with cultural and safari excursions in Senegal and

Gambia. Students visit Goree Island, USAID, UNICEF, and UNESCO development

sites.

Program conducted in English


Knowledge Exchange Institute- Research Abroad

Type: Medical science, molecular biology, genetic engineering, recombinant

DNA/RNA technology, cell biology, biochemistry, experimental mathematics, signal

transduction, biophysics, astrophysics, radio-astronomy, environmental science,

agro-science, ecology, etc…

Location: Puschino science center, Russian Academy of Science

Description: Curriculum includes laboratory research under the supervision of

senior scientists, weekly seminars, preparation for the Intel Science Talent Search,

workshops on journal publication, culture excursions in Moscow, St.

Petersburg, and Novgorod.

Entire program conducted in English

Is attending a summer school program mandatory?

Whether one should attend a summer program or not varies depending on: The family’s financial situation. The student’s personal and academic readiness.

Advice to students when choosing a program. What are your priorities? Will this summer experience truly be valuable

for your field of study/future career? Or are you just looking for an opportunity to travel? (Y/N)

Will having attended this program look good on your resume (CV)? (Y/N) Are your TOEFL and SAT scores where they need to be? (Y/N) Would your time be better spent on exam prep or writing personal

statements? (Y/N)

Thank you for you attention!

Alan Cheng

Asian Ivy Labs- Academic Director

Email: [email protected]

Mobile # 13814084417

Summer Programs FAQ September 28th, 2013, Nanjing Alan Cheng.

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