I dont think its about feeling special at all. I cant see how any of these programs would be worthwhile to elementary- or middle school-aged children. She told me no you will do it. If they need recommendations and so forth, there is no way I can do it. Thank you for sharing! If one can participate in a two-week college program for the same price, he or she will also gain an appreciation for dorm and college life. I want families to know they have options. Not to mention we live near Springfield Missouri and this is in Chicago, il. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Each of the six programs lasts a week or more. But I can say that I agree that they can feed of of the parent & childs desire to attend the program thinking that it will enrich them. Its very clever: the nomination itself makes the student feel great (and it should). From everything Ive seen online it is a program better suited to high school students. Best of luck to your and your stepdaughter as you worth through these options. I hope this has been of some help to you. They base nominations on what exactly? I mean I really wanna go but my mother thinks otherwise. Im thinking this is to young. More so feeding on people who want the best for their child. I told the lady that I needed something in writhing stating that my daughter did not get the scholarship and I told them that we were not interested in this program anymore and we did not wish to receive any more correspondence from them. If you're considering NYLF because you think it's prestigious, you'd be dead wrong. All slots for the 2023 Youth Leadership Summit are committed. Also the workload and getting used to [will be difficult], she said when asked about potential obstacles that she could face while going to college. Yes, it is a nice to recognize top students. I have a detailed discussion of a question very similar to yours on this weeks College Prep Podcast. Wells Fargo has committed over $24 million to HSF, which has supported over 3,000 scholars across the country. (YLS), a free program for low-income high school juniors in which the students go to the University of Chicago on a four-day retreat to learn about college. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. I had already started planning in my head how to pay for it, but I did some research and determined it was a lot of false advertising. Its about helping your child decide if this is what they want to do & to just have the experience & memory. She was able to experience college life. She asked what it was and said I dont even like science. If this program is legit, how did my step-grandson, a 4th grader, get nominated to a program this summer and does not attend the school nor has the teacher listed in the correspondence informing him of the nomination??????? They are over-hyped, but they are also legitimate summer experiences that many students have enjoyed and benefited from. I would like some other less costly options for my son! I agree. If your program has been approved to have students attend this years summit, please follow the steps below to secure your students participation. I am assuming at least half of my grade got one but just want to be sure. Youth Leadership Consortium provides LA students an abundance of tips for college admission Anna Arutunian A College Prep Saturday participant plays an HSF trivia game, in which he had to spin the wheel and answer questions based on the categories. My wife and I are interested in the day camp program (feeling hes too young to stay on campus), but reading some the Q&A above, Im quite unsure if this type of program is geared towards children his age. My 4th grade son received one of these for Chicago. IF YOU SACRIFICE NOW ,THIS MAY BE A WAY TO GET A SCHLORSHIP IN YEARS TO COME AND YOU WILL BE FINACIALLY REWARDED. There are obvious differences in the programs, and I would not even consider the regular. Maybe a good start for most people would be to get in contact with families on this list and ask them personally about their experience. it's legitimately a program, but it's also a profit making enterprise, extremely expensive and not worth your while. It depends. not to me, anyway So, yes, the letters are more marketing than exclusive honor. Some people regarded it as a scam but others claimed that it was a genuine program. Privacy Policy. ACT is a registered trademark belonging to ACT, Inc. ACT, Inc. is not involved with or affiliated with College Prep Results, LLC, nor does ACT, Inc. endorse or sponsor any of the products or services offered by College Prep Results, LLC. I hope that stops before he is 18. However, we live far enough away that he would have to do the residential program. Weve hit all the museums and spent $100s on books already. The registration fee is $1,000 per student. That is local for us and Would love it. We just got the letter stating my son is nominated for the NYLF Pathways to STEM Summer program. The curriculum looks interesting for a highschooler. NYLF programs are good, but they are not your only opportunity. just not something I am willing to chance. Im always the first to be able to tell something is a scam and the amount of money my parents waste on me should not rise anymore, but the NYLF for Engineering (a career path I am not sure if I really find interest in anymore , but I circle on the SAT anyway) is in San Francisco and I would love to go there without parents even if its a scam. If you get this information together and look through the opportunities, including the NYLF seminar, youll be able to see which ones really appeal to you. The students were promised hands on experience with the technologynot so. Your tuition includes all curriculum and instruction, program activities, site visits, and events, overnight housing, program materials, at least two meals a day, a Certificate of Completion, and local transportation during the program. (Her Fields) But I did some investigating and found both sources to not be worth the paper they are printed on. Hi Megan! We want all schools to aspire to, achieve, and remain committed to a biblically-based philosophy of education, standards that are measurable, and flourishing-related criteria. Applications for many programs are due in the next couple months. Unfortunately, there isnt a clear answer. I have a feeling that our school is in a position to attempt to get as much money as they can get their hands on. was it worth it? They apparently had a rating of F by the BBB for a few years, although they seem to have regained a good rating in recent years. I have 4 kids and dont want to fall into a trap of doing things to look good on a college app. If my son were interested in the Medical field, or the Engineering field, for example, you can bet Id be contacting my local hospitals and local engineering college for opportunities for high school students. Its a bought-and-paid for program that doesnt give you a big gain on the admissions thing. I am a special education teacher at a high school. A parent wants to help their child with their future career. I didnt go for that very reason. Two thousand dollars is a lot of money, but its a lot less than even a single year at our local community college. Also, if you have any colleges or universities near you, go to their websites and see if they offer summer programs for high school students- many do. Overview IEL connects and mobilizes a deep network, prepares and supports leaders as they grow their skills, and builds capacity for them to thrive. Written by Megan Dorsey on September 17, 2012. As it happens, both my husbands father and my father were in military intelligence fields during their service days. Unfortunately, based on what ive read these programs are expensive and my family is of low income. The application workshop dove into what is most important in college applications in comparison to what isnt, how to build a resume, and how to find the college best fit for you. This is the forth time I am receiving such invitations from prestigious Universities ans colleges and my parents are very proud but kind of freaked about about it because they dont undertand how my name got there. I feel likejust save the $2000 and put it into a college savings account for her. I hope he has a great time. We never got an e-mail from them even though in their last e-mail they said that she would receive an e-mail about the scholarship within two weeks. Her communication and socialization skills were strengthened. Hi! But this seems like a great program that I could definitely benefit from. Based on what youve heard and seen do you think its worth it? We visited the Berkeley main campus. Or because its been taken down? Im glad you had such a great experience. Just this week we answered a listener questions about these camps. I know they both offer scholarship opportunities for academic proficiency. Suddenly being included now that I have talked to the staff feels like an insult and this program looks like one that caters exclusively to those with extra money to burn. They do ask for personal info on the application about income and stuff tho. So do some research and compare options before deciding which one is right for you. As a single parent who has an 11 year old who was nominated, I am going to do everything in my will to get him there. It is probably a more accurate description. I was wondering if I should try to attend or if it's even worth my time. I have a third grader. There is no need to invest money in these expensive programs as these when there are so many programs closer to home with excellent educational, leadership, and technology skills. Cant afford that. When you take the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT, etc., your name and address may be given to outside organizations. Godinez also introduced Matthew Fissinger (LMU Admissions) and Cesar Trujillo (Senior Vice President National Implementation Manager) to instill a few words of inspiration and hope and also speak a few words on behalf of their positions. Hi All, I attended the NYLF: Medicine camp last year in the summer of 2017, and since I have received several questions regarding the details of this camp, I decided to create a post and share my experiences. The Youth Leadership Summit is designed to engage the next generation of leaders and introduce them to the world of international affairs. Is there any other programs that will have a better price than the NYLF? As I described above, it is my strong opinion that this company preys upon, and manipulates, the relationship between classroom teachers and parents. We just received the same packet and on one of the forms I says flight not included. (We threw those away.) Prepare & Support Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy DC Advocacy Partners Education Policy Fellowship Program Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program Right Turn Career-Focused Youth Transition Initiative Ive read all your responses and theyve been EXTREMELY helpful. Cecilia, My guess is they got your name somewhere in the admissions process. Can you start to volunteer at a local hospital? At that age, I would look for other enrichment opportunities in your community. Can you advise something? Mark. After selecting your students, submit all their information using this online form. Im already doing many medical related volunteer work and im not so sure if its completely worth it now. Once you click there you can check out the FAQs too. My 5th Grade son received the invitation in the mail a couple of weeks ago. I have been nominated for both the National Youth Leadership Forum and The National Student Leadership Conference. The program is free, and if you request on your application, they will pay for travel cost. I think we will pass. The letter makes it seem as if NYLF is the only way your child can receive this type of recognition and enrichment. What does the national student leadership conference entail? No it doesnt. Fergusons advice about grades and AP classes in this context is to do the best that you can do in the environment that you are in. Additionally, colleges want to see that an applicant is involved in their school, involved in their community and taking leadership roles. All of these programs are equally credible. Do you have a HOSA or other medical / health club at your school? The Young Leaders Summit (YLS), presented by the Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC), is a free, college empowerment program for a diverse cohort of high-achieving, low-income, high school juniors, selected through a competitive application process.It is designed to give these young leaders the practical tools they need to successfully apply to top universities, have full access to scholarship . Heres the other thing- I received the letter in the mail yesterday afternoon informing us of the nomination and the scholarship deadline is tomorrow! My parents dont mind, but I told them they shouldnt waste it (because of the situation we are in). I think a lot of letters are sent from these lists. I just talk to too many families each year who were dazzled by the important sounding name. We went to Stanford. The trouble is, Im 31 years old! College Prep Saturdays main goal is to teach middle and high school students and their parents how exactly to plan, prepare and pay for college. Any one have thoughts? Should I consider it? I think I will wait for now until he is older. Note that YLS is a 3.5-day, national training program that involves travel, overnight stays in a hotel, peer-to-peer learning, and various trainers and experiential learning. I got one for medicine, but I want to be an ICU nurse, not a doctor. That is awesome of you and congrats! One of the pages urged us to call within 48 hours to confirm receipt of the invite so we would not lose our spot should we decide to enroll. Special thanks to The University of Chicago #UChicago for serving as our host campus. Can you get a job or intern in a medical position this summer? Why so young and why a week in a big city by himself. If you were my child, I think wed look for some other programs before making a decision. Mark, If needed, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can contribute to a certain familys EF C, as long as said family reapplies every year. I like to see a full day of programs and activities and limited free time because this is when younger students tend to get homesick. Megan. No, unfortunately. I read through everything. Its a lot of money for a weeks experience, a bit over $2000, but in the end, we bit the bullet. Hi! The Youth Leadership Consortium and the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) invited several hundred students to Loyola Marymount, a private university in Los Angeles, to attend College Prep Saturday on Nov. 23. There future depends on it. Jonathan, It was worth it for what I wanted to do, but now they wont stop bothering me about other nylf programs that I have no interest in. I got nominated and my mom thinks it too much just for one child.1,970$. Look around and see what other medical or science programs are offered this summer. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Megan. What an awesome nomination for him to receive. I remember a girl in my group who couldnt spell nurse. Really?? Megan. I am not interested in gaining prestige, just experience and a fun week filled with learning. So this isnt your only chance. We discussed a question very similar to this on The College Prep Podcast this week. Do you think it is worth the investment for an 11 yr old to go to a program like this? Id love to hear your sons thoughts once hes completed the program. Through a specialized diplomatic simulation, site visits, speaker sessions, and peer collaboration, participants will learn how different national interests drive international cooperation on critical issues. A lot of intelligence and security work is grind work, plowing through reams of information in order to establish patterns. I got one and I want to know more information about it. We would love for him to attend but wonder if it would be better for him to wait until he is older. The two types of financial aid are merit-based aid (money that you earn) and need-based aid (money that you are unable to acquire). Well, that comment didnt age well, did it? Thanks for the advice!! The program is overpriced and why go into the medical field when Obamacare is destroying the medical field. First, I agree. My son received the letter as well and on the letter it says my sons teacher with her name on it was the one who referred him. @Seventeencarat If there is no info to be found online, that should mark a HUGE RED FLAG. Ill let you know what his thoughts of the seminar was when he completes it! Im glad the program is legit, and Im glad its being held where we can drive in couple hours and drop her off. I got nominated for the NYLF: National security and I was wondering if it scam? He is really wanting to go but I want to make sure this is truly worth the money. I still talk to them. I have an 8 year old and I would want to know a lot more about how they structure the program before I would send him. We were also thrilled that she had gotten acknowledged for Engineering and Technology. I am a junior and just got this invite for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering & Technology and am wondering how many people get them! Required fields are marked *. The other ones have already been decided against, and now my family is trying to determine if we should put any value in this one. Being nominated by a teacher is a legitimate and significant honor for a student. Being 11 years old were a little skeptical of it. I dont get it. I went to this last summer and it was nice for engineering. You will have a lot of opportunities to attend programs like this in high school, so dont worry that this will be your only opportunity. They are both for advanced medicine, as opposed to regular medicine. First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. He is 8yrs old. How nice of them to solicit nominations, but not mention the cost. Your email address will not be published. Candice, or listen here: http://collegepreppodcast.com/2015/01/increasing-act-scores-learning-disabilities-math-best-summer-camps/ Some people regarded it as a scam but others claimed that it was a genuine program. Jackie, However, if it doesn't present a financial burden to your family and there's a program that truly . Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Then we read the NYLF Security: Diplomacy, Intelligence, and Defense brochure. I am always looking for ways to provide beneficial opportunities for students. ACSI strives to lead, support, and serve Christian schools, and educators, by placing them on a path of growth and flourishing using the research-based Flourishing . Young Leaders' Consortium is a dynamic platform for promoting, nurturing and implementing the concept of leadership in the country's youth. However it does cost a lot, do you think the cost is worth the learning and opportunity? A plethora of YLS alumni say that the experience is life-changing, and that it gives students more confidence. The National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) is a series of summer programs through the Envision group that prepare students for college and careers. I think after reading all of these comments and the original article I will shop around for something closer to home he can participate in. An article in the New York Times in 2009 provides some additional detail: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/education/edlife/leadership-t.html. If you knew my father, youd know thats practically glowing praise. Megan. I think it depends on the person. Is it worthwhile for that age group? The calls related to bank impersonation and included claims of "preauthorized orders" placed on a consumer's bank account. 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