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We are no longer accepting applications for our 2009 Summer Residential Program. Applications for our 2010 program will be available here in late December, 2009. |
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- What is the Summer Residential Program?
- What does SMYSP and the Summer Residential Program offer me?
- When is the Summer Residential Program?
- Do I qualify to be in the Summer Residential Program?
- What if I am smart, but I haven’t gotten the best grades?
- How do I apply?
- What if my high school has not received a Summer Residential Program application?
- How will I know where I stand during the application process?
- What is the application review process?
- How will I spend the majority of my time during the Summer Residential Program?
What is the Summer Residential Program?
The SMYSP Summer Residential Program (SRP) is an annual science- and medicine-based enrichment program open to low-income and ethnically disadvantaged high school sophomores and juniors who live in northern and central California. The program guides 24 ethnically diverse students through a five-week summer program held on Stanford University’s campus. The program bolsters student’s science skills while introducing them to a host of health-related careers including physician, medical researcher, pharmacist, etc. In addition, Summer Residential Program participants receive one-on-one and group college admissions counseling, SAT preparation workshops, essay and resume writing guidance, presentation skills and PowerPoint training. Stanford University professors, staff, and medical personnel participate in the program. A full-time staff of ten Stanford undergraduate students directs the program and lives with the SMYSP participants during the five-week program. There is no cost to participants.
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What Does SMYSP and the Summer Residential Program Offer Me?
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The Summer Residential Program offers students an intense and rewarding educational experience. Staff members work with each student’s innate talents to broaden understanding of the basic sciences, health and social sciences. Students attend lectures given by Stanford professors, medical professionals and staff members, participate in computer and writing seminars and anatomy and pathology laboratory workshops. Special attention is given to developing leadership and interpersonal skills, with offerings such as workshops and discussions on networking, public speaking and multicultural issues. The atmosphere is supportive, and without an emphasis placed on testing or competition. Rather, SMYSP follows a team approach to learning and encourages peer teaching.
SMYSP offers a full scholarship for the Summer Residential Program. The program pays for all student expenses including tuition, books, classroom fees, room and board.
The SRP offers real-world hospital experience. All participants are placed in a volunteer internship at either the Stanford, Lucille Packard Children’s or Veterans Affairs Hospitals two days per week. Students may spend time working in the morgue, an operating room, assisting nurses with patient care or assisting radiologists and physical therapists.
Upon successful completion of the Summer Residential Program, as determined by staff evaluation, participants may receive up to ten units of high school science credit. The approval of the science credits is determined by the participants' high school. These credits are not UC approved.
The SRP offers graduates long-term mentoring. Every student is assigned a mentor who is a Stanford medical student, graduate student or health professional. Often these relationships extend beyond the duration of the program. Graduates of the Summer Residential Program are also invited to reunions at Stanford, given financial aid and college counseling, sent annual surveys and newsletters and updated alumni information. Resources for SMYSP alumni are constantly updated on the SMYSP web site.
The SRP works to develop leadership skills. The program teaches skills to help students be effective leaders and role models in their school and communities.
The SRP is often the birthplace of important friendships. Living, eating, and working with other students for five weeks is a great way to get to know people really well. Long-lasting friendships are fostered in this positive and caring environment.
The SRP offers letters of recommendation to its graduates. Staff members and/or faculty write recommendation letters for college applications, scholarships or job applications for all participants as needed.
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When is the Summer Residential Program?
The Summer Residential Program is an intense five-week summer program that spans mid-June to late July. Dates for the SMYSP 2009 Summer Residential Program are June 21 through July 26, 2009. Students must be able to attend the entire duration of the program to be eligible. Students live in a residence house on the Stanford campus the entire time, and family members are invited to visit each Sunday.
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Because of our funding guidelines, only applications received from the following California counties may be considered. No exceptions can be allowed: Alameda, Contra Costa, Fresno, Madera, Marin, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo. |
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Do I Qualify to be in the Summer Residential Program?
You qualify for the SMYSP Summer Residential Program and are invited to apply if you are:
- Currently a sophomore or junior in high school who lives and attends school in northern or central California. Preference is given to students who are juniors.
- Are from a low-income family, and/or a family with little or no history of attending college.
- Have demonstrated interest in science classes and have received a B-average in some of them.
- Demonstrate an interest in medicine- and health-related careers, and show maturity, intelligence, initiative and curiosity about the world around you.
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What if I am Smart, but I Haven't Gotten the Best Grades?
The program recognizes that certain circumstances often prevent some students from demonstrating their full academic potential. Therefore, SMYSP is not only looking for A-average students. If you fall into such a category, we encourage you to apply. Note that you must have taken adequate science and math courses to understand the lectures and labs.
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How Do I Apply?
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As a sophomore or junior high school student, you can easily apply to our program Applications for our 2010 Summer Residential Program will be available at the end of the year.
A complete application includes the following:
- A completed participant application form and accompanying essays.
- A copy of your high school transcript.
- Two letters of recommendation. One letter should be from a science teacher and another from a teacher, counselor, principal or mentor. Mail these with your application!
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What if My High School Has Not Received Any Summer Residential Program Applications?
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We send applications to high schools in the selected 21 Northern and Central California counties. If your school is located in one of the counties (listed in the box above) and has not received an application, please Email us a request letter so we can send an application to your school.
The request letter should include your school's complete name and mailing address and a school staff contact person (such as a science teacher or counselor) to whom the applications should be sent. Please e-mail your request to: . Alternately, please send the request letter to the following address:
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program
Stanford Prevention Research Center
Stanford University School of Medicine
MSOB, 251 Campus Drive, MC 5411
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How Will I Know Where I Stand in the Application Process?
Once we have logged in your application, you will receive an "application received" postcard from us. If you send your application in close to the deadline, it may take several weeks for us to get this postcard mailed out, at which point it will be too late to resubmit an application that was lost in the mail. Plan ahead! Everyone is also notified in writing about his or her status during the application process. Given the size of the applicant pool, please DO NOT call us regarding your status. Final selection will take place approximately three weeks after the On-Campus Interviews.
What is the Application Review Process?
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After all applications have been received, the review process begins. The top 100 applicants selected will participate in a telephone interview conducted by a Stanford staff member. The top 45 finalists are invited to participate in a personal and group interview on Stanford’s campus. Students must attend the On-Campus Interviews to be eligible to be selected. Finally, 24 students are selected for the program.
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How Will I Spend the Majority of My Time during the Summer Residential Program?
Participants divide their time between instruction, group project work, anatomy and pathology laboratories, hospital volunteer internships, educational and recreational field trips, evening discussions, and time with mentors. Innovative and enjoyable group activities keep you busy from morning until night. There is not a lot of downtime, so be prepared to work hard!
What if I'm not Eligible for the Summer Residential Program?
We have a list of summer programs from around the country that were
brought to our attention. We cannot recommend or endorse any in particular,
as we're not familiar with all. Additionally, you would need to investigate
eligibility and tuition requirements for each. Click here for
a list of alternate summer programs.
