You should listen (starts at 22:20 minutes in.) Megan. Going to college is really important to me because I want to attend medical school [in the future]. I agree; that does sound strange. From time to time we would receive nomination forms soliciting names and contact information. Young Leaders' Consortium is a dynamic platform for promoting, nurturing and implementing the concept of leadership in the country's youth. Congrats once again! Hi Sam, Thanks!! I did take the PSAT but I did not say anything about National Security. Your email address will not be published. Medicine is something I am very interested in doing and this seems like such an amazing opportunity to learn. Thanks, 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. 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. Im not sure if these are being read or not, but i believe the most tempting part of NYLF is the fact of the leadership aspect. By the description provided, we thought we ought to provide my son the opportunity. You identified the key question which program will have the greatest impact? We went to Stanford. You can tell they are spending a lot of money on marketing. Not only that, but the Security and Intelligence field is a mighty big umbrella, covering everything from cyber security to data analyzing to being the guy that ensures all the old classified documents get appropriately disposed of. All have the potential to provide amazing experiences or terrible ones depending on the student and the circumstances. Is this a motivator for teachers? National Youth Leadership Forum programs are one way to do this. You will find other summer options out there. from NYLF for a summer camp program within the statelikely because we signed him up for the PSAT based on another program. The food is great but bring spending cash in case you would like to order take out before bed. My name is Michael, Im a sophomore, and I was wondering if youre sure the letters are not a scam. First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. 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. Hi, Im Thanaphat 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.. @Seventeencarat Hey! Are we stuck and not able to cancel? It seems legit tbh because its soonsored by a lot of credible organizations- one being Uchicago. It depends. They are looking for those who are willing and able to spend thousands of dollars on a week long summer experience. All the price includes is housing, onsite meals, instruction, supervisory personnel, program materials, all forum materials, and private motor coach transportation during the forum according to my invitation. I want families to know they have options. 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). Id encourage you to google summer engineering programs for high school students. You can specify California or San Francisco and see what you find. There will be plenty of opportunities down the road. Would he get more out of the program if you waited a year or two? Hi, Im a sophomore in high school and just received my invitation to the NYLF of Medicine and I think it sounds like an awesome opportunity, but I also wonder if there are ones just like it that might cost a little less. Im glad your program was good. When the people called me it was much more of a sales pitch than anything else. This company does a tremendous job of keeping all this negative information in the dark corners of the internet! Ive worked in public schools and never saw any incentive to promote this program. The packet just seems over the top! Really hesitant about the whole thing. However, you dont mention some of the other key problems with NYLF, so I wanted to note them here. I actually said I wanted to do something in the Arts. I told my mother i did not want to do it because of the price. Being 11 years old were a little skeptical of it. I hope he has a great time. Youth Leadership Consortium; Career Connection Days; College Camp. That would most definitely be the biggest downfall to the program. Jackie, Just further proof that they purchase mailing lists and send these exclusive offers to anyone on a college-bound track. I was just wondering if you know of any less expensive options for leadership/extracurriculars woth more prestige. The day ended with a raffle and an advertisement for the Youth Leadership Consortiums annual Youth Leadership Summit (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. not worth it 2 comments 100% Upvoted This thread is archived She is a wonderful student who can do wonderful things, but this proved without a doubt in my head the nominations are pure bunk. Also, scholarships and grants should absolutely not ask for fees of any sort; if they do, they are most likely a scam. Before you make a decision, spend some time researching other programs. Transportation to and from home and the program location is NOT included in tuition. I got a letter from NYLF for Law and CSI and I didnt know if it would be worth going or not, and I just wanted an opinion on whether or not I should go. The news release (PDF) states, "During autumn of 2022, the Traceback Consortium . Find the show on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-prep-podcast/id909682404?mt=2) to episode 27 For advanced medicine, there is college credit from george mason university can that credit be transferred to another college? 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. Bottom line, highly underwhelming. Your email address will not be published. Mana, (Her Fields) But I did some investigating and found both sources to not be worth the paper they are printed on. While it sounded like a pretty great opportunity, all of these replies to your article are making me nervous. I had the opporutunity to meet many great leaders as well as interact with my peers. Sometimes it depends on outside factors such as the personality of the people leading the program or the opinions of peers. I received a letter, but Im a freshman in high school, and I havent taken my SAT, ACT or any test like this. Our son has grown up hearing their stories, at least the ones they are permitted to tell, and hes always been interested. Nothing should stop you [from going to college]. Candice, 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. 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. not to me, anyway See if any of the colleges or universities in your area are offering summer programs for kids. I cant find any complaints about the safety. 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 are asking for a tuition of $1,700, which sounds awfully high. Just dont think it is as selective as the marketing material makes it sound. From everything Ive seen online it is a program better suited to high school students. Thank you for your help and information. I guess you dont want to spend your summer with a bunch of 17 year olds. How do you feel NYLF Stem program compares with Duke Tip? I just talk to too many families each year who were dazzled by the important sounding name. Look around and see what other medical or science programs are offered this summer. For high school students, the 18-day programs range from $5,495-$5,795, the nine-day programs run from $2,995-$3,295, and the six-day programs are $2,595. Required fields are marked *. I called them to verify this, and you can see on their website a section for nominate someone. As long as the child is the right age, a parent can nominate them for the camp/program. All in all it was one of the greatest weeks of my life. So, yes, the letters are more marketing than exclusive honor. I also had to confirm receipt of getting the letter within 24 hours but did not have to make any decisions at that time. Megan. After selecting your students, submit all their information using this online form. I am curious though, do you know anything about the NSLC one? Thank you so much. Thank you everyone who has shared. Yes. What do you think? Megan. I think we will stick with that. First, I agree. I dont really care about looking good on college resumes because I try to do a bunch of stuff outside of school for that. They were horrible. kids that have an interest in any of the fields that are presented. If your execting fun and games then this isnt the program for you. I read through everything. But since it is too expensive, it is not. Im glad you had such a great experience. My sons letter indicated he was nominated by his teacher, but she did not do so. Id have to stay in a hotel for a week also because I cant fathom the idea of dropping her off and leaving her 8 hours away for a week. What does the national student leadership conference entail? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thoughts? My mother thinks its a scam and doesnt want anything to do with it. 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. Thank you! Megan. Sitting as a participant in a large program isnt the best way for you to gain leadership experience. Ive always received the same email and found nothing about the program or if anyone else has attended. I am now a physician and attended the NYLF on medicine. Is it worthwhile for that age group? Ive worked as a high school and independent counselor for years, so Im telling you what Ive observed from years of working with students and talking with college admissions officers. Kids dont need to do things to look good. But I do think summer experiences can be valuable in developing skills, building confidence, and exploring topics not covered in school. The cost supposedly includes room and board located at University of California-Berkley along with classes, course materials and lab fees and transportation to and from off side excursions (likely not including the cost of the events) What are you throughts? Ive seen that they have scholarships and fundraising that would help though. To find other programs you can start by Googling summer programs for high school students. 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. Halima, Megan. My wife and I are unsure if we should try to come up with the money to send him. or listen here: http://collegepreppodcast.com/2015/01/increasing-act-scores-learning-disabilities-math-best-summer-camps/ There is an MBA club for both interests at Berkeley Haas. There are obvious differences in the programs, and I would not even consider the regular. We began the YPS Leadership program to encourage the confidence and capacities of young leaders who can design and generate solutions to problems faced in post-conflict situations aligned with their values, while addressing root causes and systemic challenges. I have a third grader. Cant afford that. 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. He also read the brochure carefully, studied the various activities outlined, handed the paperwork back to me, nodded, and said, Yeah, Id pay money for that. You wont start in the ICU, but you will see the environment and get a chance to meet and talk to plenty of nurses. On their website they say the program includes everything except transportation to and from the place. They didnt realize there are hundreds of other programs, many less expensive, that they could have considered. They are over-hyped, but they are also legitimate summer experiences that many students have enjoyed and benefited from. I got chosen for the program as well and had to do some research. Call NYLF and ask about the program you are considering. Megan. Can you advise something? I feel likejust save the $2000 and put it into a college savings account for her. 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. Go ahead and listen to our discussion of this on The College Prep Podcast. My 9 year old 4th grader just received this invite. Applications for many programs are due in the next couple months. Thanks for the un bias information, it has been helpful. Hi! Jonathan, We covered this topic in this weeks College Prep Podcast episode (starts about minute 22:20.) I attended the forum on National Security and I must say it was a great experience. My package actually says to call within 24 hours. I cant see how any of these programs would be worthwhile to elementary- or middle school-aged children. The NYLF programs are legitimate and Ive had many students attend and enjoy them. Maybe in a couple years you will feel ready to attend a week-long program held at a university, but dont feel like you need to go right now. Another great summer opportunity is to create your own opportunities, which shows even greater initiative. 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). From how it looks, my mother was and possibly is still concerned that this is a scam. 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, Partner Supporter Our Programs San Francisco 6 Marin 6 San Mateo 10 Merced 5 Fresno 18 Eastern Coachella Valley 3 Long Beach 8 Statewide 5 Madera 4 0 Upcoming Events Featured Stories Exploring The Real Creator of Hispanic Heritage Month One Year After His Death Overview IEL connects and mobilizes a deep network, prepares and supports leaders as they grow their skills, and builds capacity for them to thrive. it's legitimately a program, but it's also a profit making enterprise, extremely expensive and not worth your while. 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. Megan. It was a great experience both educationally and personally. @PinkScholar12. My 14 year old granddaughter received a letter from NYLF today and a letter with Buzz Aldrins endorsement last month. 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 . Trujillo talked about Wells Fargos support of HSF, including how they have supported HSF since 2003. Has nothing to do with being or feeling special.. Understand that this is just one of many options for your student. 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. Try to find the program that offers the best balance of activities for your child. This company feeds off of parents and students desire to feel special. I see mixed comments about this camp for the fact that it is very expensive. It says a faculty member at my school nominated me, but Im not so sure Ive spoken to him once, so how would he know that I am planning on going into the military? We will find less expensive, age appropriate activities for him in our area. Do you think it is worth the investment for an 11 yr old to go to a program like this? Alexis, its fantastic that you want to save your parents money; I applaud you for that. My daughter who is only 8 years old is a HUGE dreaming of being in the fields of science. Im a parent myself and I wouldnt have put either of my children in this program as third graders. 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. My son is 12 and in the seventh grade. Best of luck to your and your stepdaughter as you worth through these options. Does the NYFL offer some sort of scholarship to attend there programs ? Im not sure how there policy for refunding or compensation workw either. It will look good on applications, but so will dozens of other things that cost less. Can you please let us know what your son thought of this? Anna Arutunian, Yearbook Section Editor December 9, 2019 Thank you! Thanks. Most of the students in my orbit praise the National Young Leaders Conference Program (NYLC) and its affiliated programs as being very interesting and well-run. Best wishes for success in your degree program. You are completely right. The organization does provide guiding principles for students to incorporate into their lives in their own unique way. However, I feel as if the marketing materials overstate the prestige. Hell be attending in March 2016. or listen here: http://collegepreppodcast.com/2015/01/increasing-act-scores-learning-disabilities-math-best-summer-camps/ Young Leaders Consortium, is it a scam? I went to the engineering conference and it was awesome and completely worth it. My most important question is which program would have the most impact, the most impression on my student if they want to continue to pursue or not their career path? I applied this year, but I havent really found much information about the program. Hes only 9 years old and in the fourth grade. Bonus if your not a paid spokesperson for this program because apparently those exist. Is that any different from a letter saying Ive been nominated? Megan, 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. We visited the Berkeley main campus. No it doesnt. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In the end, I would never have spent this kind of money if my son were younger. I would absolutely love to go, but it is nearly $3,000, which with my parents divorcing, we cant afford. If these are legit programs, why the subterfuge? Cecilia, There future depends on it. It is very expensive; but she raised money to help with the costs. He is a little bit shy and I am nervous about him being away in a city with people he doesnt know. 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. 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. However, these programs are indeed expensive. I cant sign up for something that starts out on the wrong foot like this. Its about helping your child decide if this is what they want to do & to just have the experience & memory. My 5th grader received his invitation today. Can you start to volunteer at a local hospital? I hadnt heard from anyone in the engineering / technology program before; Ive heard mixed reviews about the law and medical programs. 2022 YLS presentation at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in Washington, DC. For more than 30 years, Envision has worked to help students discover their passions, explore careers, and make a difference in their communities. 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