Advice for Environmental Studies/Science Applicant

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look yourself or have your kid look. What’s the point in sharing the hard work others had to do?

There are a few of us on here interested in this. No need to gatekeep.

Why are you even here?

Oh, no doubt people are interested. But essentially OP is asking what can make her kid stand out. If there is no gatekeeping, there is no standing out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look yourself or have your kid look. What’s the point in sharing the hard work others had to do?

There are a few of us on here interested in this. No need to gatekeep.

Why are you even here?

Oh, no doubt people are interested. But essentially OP is asking what can make her kid stand out. If there is no gatekeeping, there is no standing out.

No need to gatekeep. These programs are super competitive. The question is whether or not you can get in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are a few excellent summer programs but they are extremely competitive. Just google.

Borland? World Food?

I feel like there has to be other stuff? For this major there doesn’t seem to be as much that’s not pay to play at various colleges (which don’t seem competitive or move the needle). Just seems like filler pre-college stuff like at Brown.

I wouldn’t do Brown.

If you are more “science” than “studies”, look into broader science programs. They always have an earth/environmental cohort. BU rise has it.

I wouldn't ever pay for a Brown or BU summer program. Total waste.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look yourself or have your kid look. What’s the point in sharing the hard work others had to do?

There are a few of us on here interested in this. No need to gatekeep.

Why are you even here?

Oh, no doubt people are interested. But essentially OP is asking what can make her kid stand out. If there is no gatekeeping, there is no standing out.

I am the OP. I am happy to share - see below. That's the point of this place! I'll add on as I find others.

https://hutton.fisheries.org/
https://precollege.brown.edu/programs/bell-program
https://ceet.upenn.edu/education-training/high-school/
https://summer.uchicago.edu/courses/young-innovators-climate-and-energy-program/
https://wyse.gmu.edu/
https://www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?nodeID=96674&audienceID=1

To respond to some other questions, DC's sibling is at T10. Unsure, but likely applying there early. From an underrepresented state or a geographically desirable state. Private selective HS (ranked 1 in state).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are a few excellent summer programs but they are extremely competitive. Just google.

Borland? World Food?

I feel like there has to be other stuff? For this major there doesn’t seem to be as much that’s not pay to play at various colleges (which don’t seem competitive or move the needle). Just seems like filler pre-college stuff like at Brown.

I wouldn’t do Brown.

If you are more “science” than “studies”, look into broader science programs. They always have an earth/environmental cohort. BU rise has it.

I wouldn't ever pay for a Brown or BU summer program. Total waste.

The Brown BELL program looks pretty good - it's hands on in Alaska, Florida. Can you elaborate why it would be a waste? Genuinely curious.

Oldest was just accepted to HYP for English/Comp Lit and happy to share any resources in that field!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look yourself or have your kid look. What’s the point in sharing the hard work others had to do?

There are a few of us on here interested in this. No need to gatekeep.

Why are you even here?

Oh, no doubt people are interested. But essentially OP is asking what can make her kid stand out. If there is no gatekeeping, there is no standing out.

I am the OP. I am happy to share - see below. That's the point of this place! I'll add on as I find others.

https://hutton.fisheries.org/
https://precollege.brown.edu/programs/bell-program
https://ceet.upenn.edu/education-training/high-school/
https://summer.uchicago.edu/courses/young-innovators-climate-and-energy-program/
https://wyse.gmu.edu/
https://www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?nodeID=96674&audienceID=1

To respond to some other questions, DC's sibling is at T10. Unsure, but likely applying there early. From an underrepresented state or a geographically desirable state. Private selective HS (ranked 1 in state).

Wow, thank you!

[Anonymous]

I'd look for organizations in your community where she can volunteer and make an impact locally.

My daughter is an ES major (not T10) and enjoyed participating in our region's "Master Naturalist" program. It was not a typical teen activity since everyone else in the program was age 40+. She had to do a semester of training (weekly class for 3 months + weekend field trips and a project) and then worked with a variety of environmental organizations in the community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are a few excellent summer programs but they are extremely competitive. Just google.

Borland? World Food?

I feel like there has to be other stuff? For this major there doesn’t seem to be as much that’s not pay to play at various colleges (which don’t seem competitive or move the needle). Just seems like filler pre-college stuff like at Brown.

I wouldn’t do Brown.

If you are more “science” than “studies”, look into broader science programs. They always have an earth/environmental cohort. BU rise has it.

I wouldn't ever pay for a Brown or BU summer program. Total waste.

The Brown BELL program looks pretty good - it's hands on in Alaska, Florida. Can you elaborate why it would be a waste? Genuinely curious.

Oldest was just accepted to HYP for English/Comp Lit and happy to share any resources in that field!

NP....I would love that.....Can you post here or I can make a new thread?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd look for organizations in your community where she can volunteer and make an impact locally.

My daughter is an ES major (not T10) and enjoyed participating in our region's "Master Naturalist" program. It was not a typical teen activity since everyone else in the program was age 40+. She had to do a semester of training (weekly class for 3 months + weekend field trips and a project) and then worked with a variety of environmental organizations in the community.

^^Also, they don't allow teens to take the training alone so I had to sit in on the classes with her and chaperone on all the field trips. It was interesting for me, but definitely a barrier to participation for some.

She wasn't aiming for elite schools but it was helpful in exposing her to different types of environmental organizations and making connections with adults in the field.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are a few excellent summer programs but they are extremely competitive. Just google.

Borland? World Food?

I feel like there has to be other stuff? For this major there doesn’t seem to be as much that’s not pay to play at various colleges (which don’t seem competitive or move the needle). Just seems like filler pre-college stuff like at Brown.

I wouldn’t do Brown.

If you are more “science” than “studies”, look into broader science programs. They always have an earth/environmental cohort. BU rise has it.

I wouldn't ever pay for a Brown or BU summer program. Total waste.

The Brown BELL program looks pretty good - it's hands on in Alaska, Florida. Can you elaborate why it would be a waste? Genuinely curious.

Oldest was just accepted to HYP for English/Comp Lit and happy to share any resources in that field!

I think so too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look yourself or have your kid look. What’s the point in sharing the hard work others had to do?

There are a few of us on here interested in this. No need to gatekeep.

Why are you even here?

Oh, no doubt people are interested. But essentially OP is asking what can make her kid stand out. If there is no gatekeeping, there is no standing out.

I am the OP. I am happy to share - see below. That's the point of this place! I'll add on as I find others.

https://hutton.fisheries.org/
https://precollege.brown.edu/programs/bell-program
https://ceet.upenn.edu/education-training/high-school/
https://summer.uchicago.edu/courses/young-innovators-climate-and-energy-program/
https://wyse.gmu.edu/
https://www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?nodeID=96674&audienceID=1

To respond to some other questions, DC's sibling is at T10. Unsure, but likely applying there early. From an underrepresented state or a geographically desirable state. Private selective HS (ranked 1 in state).

I think you should clarify for others that your kids are heavily hooked (geographic diversity + private selective school) which means your older child's admission to a T10 should be taken with a grain of salt to others. (Great for your older kid, but your family's experience will not be like that of unhooked applicants).

[Anonymous]

Environmental Engineering has a much better career trajectory and more employable. Yes, it's more challenging, but well worth it. Go to the Top schools for Environmental Engineering.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate-environmental-health?myCollege=engineering-doctorate&_sort=myCollege&_sortDirection=asc

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look yourself or have your kid look. What’s the point in sharing the hard work others had to do?

There are a few of us on here interested in this. No need to gatekeep.

Why are you even here?

Oh, no doubt people are interested. But essentially OP is asking what can make her kid stand out. If there is no gatekeeping, there is no standing out.

I am the OP. I am happy to share - see below. That's the point of this place! I'll add on as I find others.

https://hutton.fisheries.org/
https://precollege.brown.edu/programs/bell-program
https://ceet.upenn.edu/education-training/high-school/
https://summer.uchicago.edu/courses/young-innovators-climate-and-energy-program/
https://wyse.gmu.edu/
https://www.worldfoodprize.org/index.cfm?nodeID=96674&audienceID=1

To respond to some other questions, DC's sibling is at T10. Unsure, but likely applying there early. From an underrepresented state or a geographically desirable state. Private selective HS (ranked 1 in state).

I think you should clarify for others that your kids are heavily hooked (geographic diversity + private selective school) which means your older child's admission to a T10 should be taken with a grain of salt to others. (Great for your older kid, but your family's experience will not be like that of unhooked applicants).

I think she did disclose that. I picked that up.
Thank you for refereeing here.
Your trolling is too much these days. Are you out of work? Lonely?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Environmental Engineering has a much better career trajectory and more employable. Yes, it's more challenging, but well worth it. Go to the Top schools for Environmental Engineering.

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/engineering-doctorate-environmental-health?myCollege=engineering-doctorate&_sort=myCollege&_sortDirection=asc

Correct. An Environmental Engineer can do everything an Environmental Scientist can do and much more. A Environmental Scientist can not do everything an Environmental Engineer can do. Also, Top Environmental Engineering schools offer way more in terms of Environmental Research. One of the, if not the top school for this is Georgia Institute of Technology.

[Anonymous]

My DD is at a top 15 school as an environmental studies major. She had a 4.0 but much worse SATs compared to your son and no debate but she did start an environmental club at her school ( MCPS) and did two internships in hs related to the environment, both offered by Montgomery county. All her essays were related to her interest in the environment. She got in everywhere she applied, all state schools, except UVA.