After a quick break, Ferguson introduced a new guest Natalia Zampini, a personal banker at Wells Fargo to take all the juniors in the room through the financial aid process of college. I suspect none of the kids in the class even understood the process. What are some other programs besides this that cost less? You can listen on iTunes (episode 27) or online here. Sure, @justwanttopass its https://ylc.hsfts.net/yls-application Also, scholarships and grants should absolutely not ask for fees of any sort; if they do, they are most likely a scam. They called me and confirmed information and the lady asked about name, birthday, address, etc. The materials said it would be held at the University of Berkeley campusit wasnt. Bottom line, highly underwhelming. 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. By soliciting teacher nominations, the camp makes well-meaning parents feel special when their children are nominated. Nothing should stop you [from going to college]. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 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. This will be our first year. You will make alot of friends and its up to you to stay in touch with the. Hi! I also have a son who is a high school sophomore who is very interested in attending this forum. Im also worried about spending all of this money only to change my mind about what I want to do later. Im going to be a sophmore in high school and my parents really want me to do this program. Wishing you the best! Thanks!! Id encourage you to google summer engineering programs for high school students. You can specify California or San Francisco and see what you find. Some people regarded it as a scam but others claimed that it was a genuine program. This is very helpful. There are so many other programs out there that you dont need to worry about the 24 hour pressure. 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. Id really prefer to find something at a local college that is more geared towards his interests, not just a set curriculum that the kids follow. Can you get a job or intern in a medical position this summer? Decisions should come out end of April. Hi! You can find many other enriching programs at a fraction of the cost. Taylor, I got in too, hope to see you there! NYLF spends more on marketing and promotion than most of the university-based programs which is why you hear more about it. Shame on NYLF for taking advantage of parents of students who only wish to have the best education for their children. We just got the letter stating my son is nominated for the NYLF Pathways to STEM Summer program. I got nominated for the NYLF: National security and I was wondering if it scam? Ill let you know if I do find something. You might want to listen to episode 27 of The College Prep Podcast. They do grant a limited # of partial scholarships. They will also know that you arent turning down what might be an amazing experience only because of the cost. Youth Leadership Consortium; Career Connection Days; College Camp. Thank you for your help and information. Hope this helps. I didnt go for that very reason. What are the differences and which would be more beneficial? The entire experience was a huge disappointment for us, and my son tells me that was the prevailing sentiment among most of the kids he spoke with. . The YLS provides a high-quality, national-level interactive training experience and peer-to-peer learning opportunity focused on life, leadership and learning-to-learn skills for 9th-12th grade high school students who are currently participating . You might want to compare the National Youth Leadership Forum offerings to the programs offered by different colleges. My 13 year old daughter was nominated by her teacher, as were several other kids in our charter schools middle school program. If you're considering NYLF because you think it's prestigious, you'd be dead wrong. My 9 year old received the packet for the Chicago based one also. By the description provided, we thought we ought to provide my son the opportunity. Megan. Posted in Honors / Awards. He did not realize how much it was. I was just nominated for the NYLF: Business Innovation 6 days to startup summer camp and I think it is a wonderful opportunity. I was just wondering if you know of any less expensive options for leadership/extracurriculars woth more prestige. When the people called me it was much more of a sales pitch than anything else. Still not sure though if this would be a good trip for me. I would be the first person in my family to get a degree and be a doctor, Tran said when asked about how important it is for her to go to college. you can also receive scholarships for community efforts and grades! There are scholarships available to almost everyone, so applying to as many as possible wouldnt do harm. 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 . We will find less expensive, age appropriate activities for him in our area. Both workshops were mainly presented by Curtis Ferguson II, Associate Director from USC Admissions. Although he talks to my advisor, who is trying to help me pick a career and knows about my thoughts on the subject, it still seems kind of odd. I actually said I wanted to do something in the Arts. Hi Everyone, You can get a very similar experience just calling up a residency program in your local town and having your son/daughter shadow. OUR DAUGHTER IS 14 & IN 8TH GRADE, IS THIS TOO SOON? First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. No, unfortunately. What is the best way to locate these programs, through the universities directly. I think it was only so great because of the people I met there, though. The NYLF programs are not bad, but they are financially out of reach for many. Special thanks to The University of Chicago #UChicago for serving as our host campus. We need bright minds like yours, Trujillo said. I was nominated as well. Explore program offerings. First, I agree. The FCC's investigator found that One Eye LLC "transmitted multiple illegal robocall campaigns," according to the news release. My mother thinks its a scam and doesnt want anything to do with it. For my high school age daughter, we have found other camps that offer more hands on experiences than the NYLF. Cecilia, They targeted my 9 year old son through his teacher. However, my parents are debating whether or not to allow me to go considering the fact that it is uncertain if parents are allowed to go. But the camp itself is not special so this cheapens the nomination process and exposes it for what it is: a marketing ploy to separate parents from their money. And I am glad that I have read your comments. But there are other options for you as well. The letter makes it seem as if NYLF is the only way your child can receive this type of recognition and enrichment. Fergusons entertaining personality was more than enough to keep the entire room listening, as he rarely drifted off topic and provided several Curtis Helpful Hints.. I dont want my mom to fork out so much money to take me to a program I might not even like. I guess I will most likely be not attending. At that age, I would look for other enrichment opportunities in your community. I told them I did not receive anything. 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. You decide if it is the right program for you after comparing it to other opportunities. Im an applicant for YLS this summer and I had a few questions I was wondering you could help me out with your experience? She of course is undecided where yet, she loves space and chemistry. Right now he is 11. Thank you! Medicine is something I am very interested in doing and this seems like such an amazing opportunity to learn. I cant say whether the National Youth Leadership Forum program is right for your family. @PinkScholar12. Megan. This spring tens of thousands of high school students will receive news that they have been nominated to attend a "highly selective" or "exclusive" one-week summer program. How do the kids transport from housing to class? I got one for medicine, but I want to be an ICU nurse, not a doctor. Let us know if in the end it was worth it. Heres what helped influence our decision. I loved it, but all the things they said they would do Why? as a useful website for easy access and guidance to scholarships. In retrospect, I think I gained maybe 10%-20% benefit from this experience. I would love to go into Engineering and participate in an Engineering Program at my school and do advertising for it so was I possibly nominated for that reason? Any summer program should be part of an overall pattern of activity. Between the very high tuition and very over the top letter (repeating how prestigious it is in every paragraph), its a hard pass. Julia, It is very expensive; but she raised money to help with the costs. however the mother in me set back in and couldnt help but ask why? We stayed on a campus at Berkeley. Says in the future. How can we provide that information to a young person that might be interested in entering the field someday? I recently received an email from the Youth Leadership Consortium inviting me to apply for the Young Leaders Summit. Try searching for summer programs for students at some of the state universities in your area. You are probably right a lot of your peers got letters. Your day consist of seminars, and panelist all day. She is a wonderful student who can do wonderful things, but this proved without a doubt in my head the nominations are pure bunk. Can you send a link of their program? In order to calculate an accurate estimate to how much money a certain student needs for college, there is a basic equation, which is COA (Cost of Attendance) EFC (Expected Family Contribution)= Financial Need (the number you need to pay for college). Fergusons entertaining personality was more than enough to keep the entire room listening, as he rarely drifted off topic and provided several Curtis Helpful Hints., When looking at loans, there are two types: subsidized and unsubsidized. I know that the organizations obtained my name from college board, and my teachers. The trouble is, Im 31 years old! The program is held in four cities across the US and . First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. Today, Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC) Staff is prepping for the first Young Leaders Summit (YLS)! My granddaughter receive letter today in mail about program she very interest in attending dont have funds to attend is there assistance for low income families. From how it looks, my mother was and possibly is still concerned that this is a scam. The students were promised hands on experience with the technologynot so. You would think that if it was a legit program for helping students they would offer scholarships to at least some students nominated for this. Is it worthwhile for that age group? You might seek out opportunities in your area to become more involved in the field volunteering, speaking with people in your future career path and seeking their advice. Thank you! (They never release your exact score.) The last 3 days will be you most enjoyable days, because of the trips and the party. Find the show on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-prep-podcast/id909682404?mt=2) to episode 27 Young Leaders Consortium, is it a scam? The packet just seems over the top! My sons name was given, by his principal for the NYLF mailing list. BUT, there are many other programs out there with similar activities and different costs. I would like some other less costly options for my son! Its about helping your child decide if this is what they want to do & to just have the experience & memory. From time to time we would receive nomination forms soliciting names and contact information. Another thing to consider with college application is to find the right school for you; the way to determine this is through extensive research and finding out a colleges majors, financial aid, location, graduation rate, campus life, public vs. private school and religious vs. non-religious school environments. The calls related to bank impersonation and included claims of "preauthorized orders" placed on a consumer's bank account. One of my friends received a letter for medicine and I received one for advanced medicine and health care So I was just wondering is the advanced based on accademic performance and more competitive than the medicine program offered? Congratulations! Junior Gabriela Guevara from Franklin High School has not decided what she would like to major in yet, but is interested in psychology. But the programs are legitimate and good. All activities were hands on: We built a robot, programed a helicopter and flew it with a computer, worked with 3-D modeling and 3-D printers. it's legitimately a program, but it's also a profit making enterprise, extremely expensive and not worth your while. Megan. I want to if that program offers grants or scholarship of some kind to maybe students who do not have the benefit like others. It depends on each student and his or her own experience. 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. It seems legit tbh because its soonsored by a lot of credible organizations- one being Uchicago. I am a freshman and I received a letter in the mail yesterday and Im wondering if you think the medicine program is something that someone of my age is ready for. Anyone who is currently a high school student can register for and attend an NYLF program. Would this program benefit me in the future? As with most things, its how much you put into the experience. I have signed my son up to go to one this Summer. Ill let you know what his thoughts of the seminar was when he completes it! I am a high school student and received a letter about the National Security trip today. 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. I am glad and excitted about it, but I am wondering of it is a program appropriate for my age. I got nominated and my mom thinks it too much just for one child.1,970$. Do teachers get some kind of compensation if their nominees attend? Well, the following week I received an e-mail from them, basically saying that we won 250 dollars for the program but I read the small print in the e-mail and said that actually we won only 125 dollars because my daughter would not be staying overnight, she would be commuting from home. In order to calculate an accurate estimate to how much money a certain student needs for college, there is a basic equation, which is COA (Cost of Attendance) EFC (Expected Family Contribution)= Financial Need (the number you need to pay for college). 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. He is 8yrs old. The experience as a whole looks very appealing and I would love the opportunity to go learn and meet new people who share a common interest. If the latter, also fantastic, because he wont be wasting our money at college studying for a Security career that hell later discover he doesnt really want! This is not a scam, but this program is no more recognized than other organized summer-camp program. Megan. 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. Required fields are marked *. My daughter who is only 8 years old is a HUGE dreaming of being in the fields of science. Do some additional research into options then you may feel more confident making a decision. My 5th grader received his invitation today. Also, you mention other camps and programs. I think she can save the fancy letter with the gold seals as a memento of her teachers belief in her abilities and her character. I would also love to hear from you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. My friend told me about NSLC, national student leadership conference, you should check it out. Im glad you had such a great experience. Not to mention we live near Springfield Missouri and this is in Chicago, il. WITH THE COMPETION FOR A SPOT IN A GOOD COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY SO COMPETITIVE, YOU CAN USE THIS PROGRAM AS A SPRINGBOARD TO MAKING IT AN EASIER ROAD For more information, please see our Speaking as a parent myself, I believe that your folks simply want to ensure you have the best opportunities they can secure for you- even if that means they have to make financial sacrifices to do it. Megan. They will not be paying for any transportation to and from the campus although I believe they said they will have a shuttle pick them up from the airport. Brenda, Im not sure how there policy for refunding or compensation workw either. Ella, Ella, Going to college is really important to me because I want to attend medical school [in the future]. I asked how many kids were awarded the scholarship and she said she did not have that information. It took place at a small annex and the students never even visited the Berkeley campus, something my son was looking forward to. You would be more cooperative if you took challenging science classes at school and earned good grades. I am really interested in attending the 2016 summer program, however, it is too expensive! She said Id arrive in Chicago and a bus will be waiting with other students but I havent gotten an official ticket yet. However, there are no admission criteria for NYLF. They were horrible. (starts at about 22:20 minutes) Listen on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-prep-podcast/id909682404?mt=2) to episode 27 or listen here: http://collegepreppodcast.com/2015/01/increasing-act-scores-learning-disabilities-math-best-summer-camps/ I still might go, just to figure out if medicine is a field I really want to go into. Is that any different from a letter saying Ive been nominated? My son unfortunately has been receiving their brochures every year. I agree that the national security program is unique and not something as easily replicated by students in their home towns. 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