A program similar to NYLF is the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC). You and your mother can listen on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-prep-podcast/id909682404?mt=2) to episode 27 Hope this helps. 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. My entire budget for her summer camps is $800 and I already spent $300.on a city camp that will provide the childcare she needs so I can work. Or are you saying that since its a university or college run program, than its more acceptable? The days are long for them but she never complained because she loved it so much! I also had to confirm receipt of getting the letter within 24 hours but did not have to make any decisions at that time. Competitive advantage? Ive tried googling them and nothing comes up and their website is blocked by my school. There were 5 guest speakers ranging from professors at Berkeley to executives at big companies, such as google. More so feeding on people who want the best for their child. Thanks. Even my child said it is too expensive. Thanks for the warning! My child thoroughly enjoyed her experience with Envision and NYLF Medicine. 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). Megan. National Youth Leadership Forum programs are one way to do this. Its not as though federal and private security firms are opening their doors to high school interns or volunteers. The students were promised hands on experience with the technologynot so. I just got a letter from NYLF: Engineering and Technology and I was extremely excited because I was just about to start researching camps. Today, Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC) Staff is prepping for the first Young Leaders Summit (YLS)! We chose to not do the residential camp due to her age. Do you feel it benefits all high school students, or specific to Seniors, Juniors etc. Being 11 years old were a little skeptical of it. Hi Megan! My son is now a sophomore, we can drive to DC and has an interest in National Security/Military. Participants organize to keep the carceral systempolicing, jail, and state supervision out of youth's lives; promote system change for the issues that matter to them; and give young people a platform to use their voices. If your parents watched you play doctor as a little girl, and listened to you talk about how great it would be to help people by going into medicine, then when this invitation came in the mail, I imagine they decided to make it happen, no matter what they had to do to pull it off. I just talk to too many families each year who were dazzled by the important sounding name. DO WHAT YOU CAN NOW TO GIVE THEM THE EDGE THEY NEED FOR A REWARDING FUTURE. I am a junior and i received the same thing for advanced medicine. There are obvious differences in the programs, and I would not even consider the regular. And I am glad that I have read your comments. I thought the kids would be introduced to the topics you mention at a much higher level, given they were at a university with enormous resources available. What this means is that colleges analyze what classes a certain high school has to offer and compare those classes to the ones the applicant took, in order to determine whether or not the applicant has a good enough work ethic and strive for challenge to go to their college. I suspect none of the kids in the class even understood the process. The calls related to bank impersonation and included claims of "preauthorized orders" placed on a consumer's bank account. I think you would be ready, but I agree about the cost. I find the company, and their business practices, appalling. Hey. Our son has grown up hearing their stories, at least the ones they are permitted to tell, and hes always been interested. Transportation to and from home and the program location is NOT included in tuition. There are so many other programs out there that you dont need to worry about the 24 hour pressure. Sometimes it depends on outside factors such as the personality of the people leading the program or the opinions of peers. We were told 24 hours to notify them, Iam so glad I saw all these comments, I think I d rather gas up my car and spend the $$$ on visiting museums & historical sights over the summer instead. 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? If he could attend and focus on what he is truly interested in then hed get much more out of it (in my opinion). Considering NYLF but its definitely a stretch for us. You decide if it is the right program for you after comparing it to other opportunities. Best of luck to your and your stepdaughter as you worth through these options. Can you please let us know what your son thought of this? 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. Not really. This feeling makes parents feel pressure to send their children, even if they can ill-afford the price tag. The National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) is a series of summer programs through the Envision group that prepare students for college and careers. I just wondered if you had any thoughts now that your son has attended. The event was free and bilingual for all Hispanic families who spoke Spanish better than they did English. Thank you for the great information on this topic. It depends. It is much cheaper and you get great benefits from it. This includes community service, extracurriculars and clubs. On the positive side, Ive had students attend these programs and leave feeling more motivated about their future plans. Good Morning, a student of mine (10th grader) brought me his letter of acceptance to the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering, questioning if it would be worth it. It seems to be a scam to me. Go ahead and listen to our discussion of this on The College Prep Podcast. I would be participating in this program as a junior in high school. (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. The STEM officials have yet to respond to concerns I raised to them about camp. Press J to jump to the feed. When you take the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT, etc., your name and address may be given to outside organizations. Shame on NYLF for taking advantage of parents of students who only wish to have the best education for their children. We will find less expensive, age appropriate activities for him in our area. 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. I was just wondering about how a college would look at me being involved in a program such as this and how they would perceive my application on whether they like it or not? 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!? We will be looking for less expensive, more local opportunities. Columbia University in New York City. I hope you get back soon. 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 the applications are due sometime in april, and you just have to outline your financial situation. It depends. Were going to talk with our son about it this weekend to see if hes interested. I got one for medicine, but I want to be an ICU nurse, not a doctor. 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. Why dont you look for some weekend workshops closer to home? I got nominated to go to nylf and my mom thought that it would be an amazing experience for me to go. Going to college is really important to me because I want to attend medical school [in the future]. Is there any worth of going? Check with any program to find out who will be working, their background, and how much unsupervised freedom the kids will have. Brenda, You and your son can wait a few years and still have plenty of opportunities. Hi I got a letter from NYLF for ENGINEERING and TECHNOLOGY i t seems good but I want to know the total cost for the whole thing. I was amazed at the things they learned. We were also thrilled that she had gotten acknowledged for Engineering and Technology. How can we provide that information to a young person that might be interested in entering the field someday? Im working on my bachelors of science currently and already have an associates degree! Being open to all students is fine, of course, but the problem is that the company sells the camps as a special honor to the best students, implying that not everyone can get in or will be selected. Personally, I have never heard of this before, but programs with these big flashy names like Youth Leadership Consortium or National Youth Leadership Forum all tend to be pay 2 play scam programs. Megan. 6 people in my school (elementary, middle, and high school) got nominated, so I think that it is pretty exclusive. There are so many other wonderful summer programs out there. Hi Megan, Besides the fact that there were so many activities the friends I made was what truly made the experience, as all the kids I met there came from diverse backgrounds and were all very talented. Megan. I attended it in middle school. 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.. 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. Im NOT a paid spokesperson. The National Youth Leadership Forum markets itself as a program exclusively for top students. If local colleges and universities have similar summer programs, then arent they just as credible as NYLF? Ill let you know if I do find something. Im thinking this is to young. Junior Aline Tran from Burbank High School personally recommends fastweb.com as a useful website for easy access and guidance to scholarships. There were several sources that said it would make little to no difference on applications and if Im going to spend that much money I would like for it to impact my chances of being accepted at least a little. Megan. My granddaughter attended NYLF:STEM in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last year. No it doesnt. That certainly qualifies as a scam to me. Congratulations! Prepare & Support Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy DC Advocacy Partners Education Policy Fellowship Program Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program Right Turn Career-Focused Youth Transition Initiative Any one have thoughts? 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. r/ApplyingToCollege is the premier forum for college admissions questions, advice, and discussions, from college essays and scholarships to SAT/ACT test prep, career guidance, and more. 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. The website says travel to and from is not included in the tuition. I dont care about the money, I just want to know if the residential program is safe. She will be disappointed but I think she will understand. We just received the same packet and on one of the forms I says flight not included. No single activity will impact admissions; colleges are looking at the big picture. BUT, there are many other programs out there with similar activities and different costs. Sitting as a participant in a large program isnt the best way for you to gain leadership experience. My sons name was given, by his principal for the NYLF mailing list. While attending the program, you will only need money for snacks, souvenirs, and other incidentals.. Those principles include: Turn values, beliefs, and emotions into action Show generosity and honesty to others Demonstrate personal commitment Empower others Work together Maintain civility Think critically about societal issues The materials said it would be held at the University of Berkeley campusit wasnt. He is interested on CSI and all about Sherlock Holmes adventures. You can listen on iTunes (episode 27) or online here. But the programs are legitimate and good. OUR DAUGHTER IS 14 & IN 8TH GRADE, IS THIS TOO SOON? They can be expensive. As far as I know teachers do not get any type of compensation, I know I never have nor have I wanted any. 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. A session on electrical engineering had one circuit board for the entire class, most students never even touched it. Colleges like to see students develop their interests. Have here been good reviews from students that have gone? We need bright minds like yours, Trujillo said. We encourage you to apply today via your myHSF profile! I hope to hear back.. Hes only 9 years old and in the fourth grade. 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. 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. Even if he was academically ready there are a lot of social differences. There are scholarships available to almost everyone, so applying to as many as possible wouldnt do harm. 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. I have the same concerns about the money and travel (unfortunately we dont live close enough, its about a 6-7 hour drive) which I am willing to do but just want to make sure its worth the money and time. My daughter is in the 3rd grade and she has been invited to this NYLF. Ive been reading a lot about the programs offered. Should I consider it? I am in ninth grade and got an A+ in my business class. 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). @Seventeencarat I wouldnt spend that type of money on this type of program for him. From how it looks, my mother was and possibly is still concerned that this is a scam. Megan. Matt, It took place at a small annex and the students never even visited the Berkeley campus, something my son was looking forward to. Two thousand dollars is a lot of money, but its a lot less than even a single year at our local community college. 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. And your parents probably feel less honored than they may have 15 years ago. Mana, I met many new friends who I plan on keeping contact with for many years to come. The packet mt daughter got says it does not include flight and there will be someone at a certsin airport to pick students up from 1-4. (We threw those away.) Im a sophomore and I got one of these in the mail yesterday and Ive been reading about the program online. I also do not understand how people are nominated.. Would this program benefit me in the future? They called me and confirmed information and the lady asked about name, birthday, address, etc. You can tell your mother it is NOT a scam, but it isnt as prestigious and exclusive as they make it sound either. . Applications for many programs are due in the next couple months. Is there anyway theres a better payment plan than the one they offer?? I hadnt heard from anyone in the engineering / technology program before; Ive heard mixed reviews about the law and medical programs. She spent one week in Wyoming for Girl Scout camp and two weeks away at debate camp. Im sure you can find other age appropriate activities for your daughter to do over the summer. I just got my acceptance to the YLS. Some programs also get mailing lists from the SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN, etc. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the NYLF National Security. The students that have attended all had positive things to say regarding the events. Dont do it, it is too expensive. Generally it means you scored well, but isnt as big an honor as they make it seem. 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. We went to Stanford. It will look good on applications, but so will dozens of other things that cost less. Their tech was team building a robot. The program is fun and impactful, but students especially love the people they meettrainers, GEAR UP staff, and other students. They are both for advanced medicine, as opposed to regular medicine. Unfortunately, based on what ive read these programs are expensive and my family is of low income. Based on what youve heard and seen do you think its worth it? Heres the other thing- I received the letter in the mail yesterday afternoon informing us of the nomination and the scholarship deadline is tomorrow! The NYLF programs are fun and enriching. Will this summer program truly benefit my experience with law and will being a part of it look great on college applications? Megan. The NYLF programs are not bad, but they are financially out of reach for many. Its extremely expensive and I have received a couple similar nominations for similar programs. She mentioned the sponsors of this event, which included Wells Fargo bank, the American Indian College Fund, the College Board and APIA Scholars to name a few. He is a little bit shy and I am nervous about him being away in a city with people he doesnt know. 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. I just dont want families to feel like it is the only option. 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. To find other programs you can start by Googling summer programs for high school students. But then I did some research online and figured out its really just a glorified marketing campaign. Which in my mind makes it a scam. Thoughts? My sons letter indicated he was nominated by his teacher, but she did not do so. I have yet to hear any positive feedback on the STEM program. How nice of them to solicit nominations, but not mention the cost. 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. Its a bought-and-paid for program that doesnt give you a big gain on the admissions thing. The 2023 YLS will take place July 16-19, 2023, as part of the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in San Francisco, California. Also, scholarships and grants should absolutely not ask for fees of any sort; if they do, they are most likely a scam. I guess I will most likely be not attending. 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. So I have no idea if youre still reading these or not but recently I have received one of their offers in my mail. not worth it A couple of days ago, I got a letter saying that I was selected to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: Engineering. Hi! 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. I got one and I want to know more information about it. I think its great that youre reviewing this programs, so thank you for writing this review. Im a parent myself and I wouldnt have put either of my children in this program as third graders. 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 I still talk to them. thanks!! However, I feel as if the marketing materials overstate the prestige. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Did you take the SAT? A parent wants to help their child with their future career. [Update: We discuss the National Youth Leadership Forum programs and other options on the January 26, 2015 episode of The College Prep Podcast. From everything Ive seen online it is a program better suited to high school students. This is very helpful. They barely have a science class in 3rd grade as it is. kids that have an interest in any of the fields that are presented. My mother thinks its a scam and doesnt want anything to do with it. They targeted my 9 year old son through his teacher. i am an eleven grader and i just received a mail from NYLF and Im very interested in going. Cecilia, or listen here: http://collegepreppodcast.com/2015/01/increasing-act-scores-learning-disabilities-math-best-summer-camps/ I cant believe Im actually asking a question. Bad costumer service! Get a Quote 1/5 Average of 24. Megan. Thanks for the advice!! She of course is undecided where yet, she loves space and chemistry. Im a freshmen hoping to go in to medicine and got sent a letter all about it do you think as a freshmen it is beneficial for me or should I wait a year or 2? My son just returned from attending the NYLF Science and Technology session in San Francisco. Megan. Megan. 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