Candice, My 9 year old 4th grader just received this invite. Megan, I recently went to the prpgram in San Francisco. I wish to know if as a introductory to engineering would this be worth it? Yes, but there are so many worthwhile programs out there many that cost much less. Im also worried about spending all of this money only to change my mind about what I want to do later. Its a good program for what you want to do, but be prepared to be fed up with them when they try and bring you into other events. More so feeding on people who want the best for their child. If you're considering NYLF because you think it's prestigious, you'd be dead wrong. This program was definitely NOT worth the price and in fact we found the materials describing the forum bordering on false advertising. Sitting as a participant in a large program isnt the best way for you to gain leadership experience. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The letter makes it seem as if NYLF is the only way your child can receive this type of recognition and enrichment. Thank you for the help. just not something I am willing to chance. Some programs also get mailing lists from the SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN, etc. She of course is undecided where yet, she loves space and chemistry. Personally, I like to see students participate in programs that also enhance their knowledge of the college experience and/ or show their own creativity and willingness to develop their interests independent of an organized program. The two programs cost roughly the same, and after reading some of these comments, it seems to me that the NYLF program is what you make of it. No single activity will impact admissions; colleges are looking at the big picture. I asked how many kids were awarded the scholarship and she said she did not have that information. Megan. The letter mentioned different tracks. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the NYLF National Security. Brenda, Is it worthwhile for that age group? I suspect none of the kids in the class even understood the process. We just received the same packet and on one of the forms I says flight not included. I AM A VERY PROUD GRANDMA OF A 10 YEAR OLD GRANDAUGHTER THAT JUST ARRIVED IN DENVER TODAY FOR HER WEEK WITH THE PROGRAM We will find less expensive, age appropriate activities for him in our area. Im going to be a sophmore in high school and my parents really want me to do this program. My guess is that some nomination may be made by school officials, but a majority of letters are sent from mailings lists NYLF acquires. (Her Fields) But I did some investigating and found both sources to not be worth the paper they are printed on. There are fewer programs that are free or almost free, but some do exist. I actually said I wanted to do something in the Arts. We went to Pier 39 in San Francisco. Megan, The other day I received an email stating I had been nominated for the NYLF medical program. I received the invitation to attend NYLF: Pathway to to STEM for my son Isaac. Being nominated by a teacher is a legitimate and significant honor for a student. It is a nice program right for some people, but not for everyone. This is not a scam, but this program is no more recognized than other organized summer-camp program. After that conversation, I grew suspicious of the company intentions. You decide if it is the right program for you after comparing it to other opportunities. Your day starts around 7 and ends at 9 I believe. (And do it within your budget!) Legos. Once they have compiled names they send their promotional materials to the student telling them they have been nominated for the program. She just won a superior for her district STEM Fair in Behavioral Science and Im proud as can be. might be a pretty thing to put on your resume, and sure the people are nice, but I dont like paying $2000 USD to get a good 5-day cook out, as it essentially was to me xD, yesterday I get a card of NYLF but I dont know if I want to go because I am in 8th grade and I have 12 years and I am kind of scared and also I dont know what Im going to do in those university, Valeria, I have a third grader. Look around and see what other medical or science programs are offered this summer. Ill let you know what his thoughts of the seminar was when he completes it! The 6 day conference in Chicago is quite expensive, as other people have posted, around $2,000. Last summer my then 7th grader did one week at Girl Scout camp (under $400) and a week-long mission trip in Texas with our church (free). Btw I am a tenth grade student at an academy, Im glad you had a great experience! Learn how your comment data is processed. I am curious though, do you know anything about the NSLC one? However, we live far enough away that he would have to do the residential program. But this seems like a great program that I could definitely benefit from. (They never release your exact score.) If we had to fly our son in from, say, California, I dont think we would have chosen to do this for financial reasons. I am planning on becoming a lawyer in the future and received the nomination letter for the National Youth Leadership Forum. Hi Megan, You wont start in the ICU, but you will see the environment and get a chance to meet and talk to plenty of nurses. Ive had clients attend the government program and security programs and find them worthwhile. So that leaves $300. Is there worth? This is why I have a difficult time advising families on the NYLF programs some students have an amazing experience while others find it a waste of time. I just got my acceptance to the YLS. 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 . Im glad your program was good. You can get a very similar experience just calling up a residency program in your local town and having your son/daughter shadow. (We threw those away.) Anyone who is currently a high school student can register for and attend an NYLF program. It did come with a local list of children who attended last summer. For advanced medicine, there is college credit from george mason university can that credit be transferred to another college? Id encourage you to look for a variety of opportunities. Its all about money. I remember a girl in my group who couldnt spell nurse. Really?? Megan. Megan, Thanks Megan! Hi, late last year I received a nomination to NYLF: Engineering and Technology. Or volunteering at the hospital. 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. The program is held in four cities across the US and . It is best to do your homework to make sure the student will get the credit and education out of any program you invest. I called them over the phone and the lady on the other side of the phone said that my daughter has been denied the scholarship and I should have received the e-mail notification already. 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. Also, was wondering I got nominated and does everyone get one or is it an honor to be nominated? What did your son think about the program now that he attended? Extra over-time, long weekends, teaching BJJ personals & IT work. I want families to know they have options. Take your time and only consider a program if you think it is right for you. It says its partners with College Board, Wells Fargo, Jack Kent Cookie Foundation, American Indian College Fund, etc. However, hearing a cool story from Gramps is not necessarily the best thing to base future plans on, as far as Im concerned. I just got a letter from NYLF: Engineering and Technology and I was extremely excited because I was just about to start researching camps. Is there anyway theres a better payment plan than the one they offer?? If this doesnt work out, I still want to do something with medicine this summer. 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. The 2023 YLS will take place July 16-19, 2023, as part of the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in San Francisco, California.. Of course we were super excited to get her letter. 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. Our son has grown up hearing their stories, at least the ones they are permitted to tell, and hes always been interested. It doesnt seem worth the high cost. Im glad you had such a great experience. @Seventeencarat My 12yo son just got this very nice acceptance letter in the mail. The letter makes it seem as if NYLF is the only way your child can receive this type of recognition and enrichment. So, yes, the letters are more marketing than exclusive honor. Juniors specifically listened to the Strategic Application Process, describing the ins and outs of submitting college applications, and Funding Your Future, which was an in-depth look at how to attain enough money for college, as well as additional information about financial aid. They just confirmed my wait-listed spots, but they havent told me anything about the flight info. Im in 6th grade and I just started middle school. After confirming the number of slots requested and approved, grantees are responsible for the following steps to enroll students in the YLS program: NCCEP seeks to create a geographically diverse cohort of students and encourages programs to choose students from different schools. Do you think it is worth the investment for an 11 yr old to go to a program like this? We discussed a question very similar to this on The College Prep Podcast this week. The students that have attended all had positive things to say regarding the events. In the end, it was my sons interest in the program that convinced us. It sounded so awesome before I realized that they sent a letter to everyone whose name they could find. Hey my daughter just got nominated, she is in the 11th grade and looks forward to attending. My 11 yr old just received a letter with the invite. Unfortunately, there isnt a clear answer. It is very expensive; but she raised money to help with the costs. Hi! Go ahead and listen to our discussion of this on The College Prep Podcast. 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. Unfortunately, the pandemic made this mission very difficult. What is the difference between the medicine program and the advanced medicine and health care program? Nicole, Melissa, First, I agree. Heres a website with lots of California engineering camps to get you started: http://www.engineeringedu.com/store/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=19 Also, they have a youtube page with videos as well and if you check their website, they are a nonprofit. Once I searched about it online, I got conflicting reports about it. Paul, Megan. Great tip on networking! We know we may not have the funds for it, but as a parent, we will find them. When you take the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT, etc., your name and address may be given to outside organizations. My 4th grade son received one of these for Chicago. First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. Shame on NYLF for taking advantage of parents of students who only wish to have the best education for their children. Then I seen the price of the program and I couldnt help but think how in the world will I be able to come up with all that money!? 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