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[gymkat]

The thing is that a lot of these summer academic programs are expensive, and they really don't give you a benefit while applying to colleges. Admissions people are very aware of the cost, and there are only a few summer programs that are truly considered "elite" (TASP and RSI come to mind, and I believe both of these are free). Almost all of my friends were invited to the government programs, People-to-People, or the talent search programs... these are money makers. You can find similar opportunities for free if you look hard enough. Instead of doing a medical program, call and ask if you can shadow doctors at a local hospital. I found a paid science internship through a local community college-- beats paying to go to a science program!

I've seen my admissions profile to my scholarship program, and gymnastics was definitely mentioned-- in fact, it was mentioned more prominently than my science internship.

[NYgymfan]

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Originally Posted by msl529 BTW, I do NOT see it as 'nerd' camp and hope you didn't take it that way! The only reason I laugh at the thought of my kid being there is that she hates to do schoolwork and would die if we sent her somewhere where she had to do even more! I think that those camps are a GREAT idea for kids who do love to be challenged academically, b/c it's a place where they can feel safe w/ their 'smartness', so to speak. Also, I loved your quote about your Dad saying he notices 'gymnastics experience' on resumes. I really do believe this sport sets one up with so many good life-lessons that can be used, and referred back to, all throughout one's life. Thanks for sharing that!

Nah, I didn't think you saw it that way. You know sometimes when you are part of a group and its sort of OK to make fun of yourselves...and it becomes more of a bonding thing then a negative thing? That's sort of what I was referring to, we called ourselves nerds and we were proud of it...but if one of the "not as smart" kids called us a nerd then it takes on a negative meaning.

And yes, my dad just hired a college club gymnast (NAIGC) for his division. He started asking her about gym at her interview since it was on her resume and she was surprised that he knew so much about it (because of me). But when she told him she competed Level 10 all through the end of HS he said he knew she had to be a dedicated and hard worker.

[msl529]

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Originally Posted by NYgymfan Nah, I didn't think you saw it that way. You know sometimes when you are part of a group and its sort of OK to make fun of yourselves...and it becomes more of a bonding thing then a negative thing? That's sort of what I was referring to, we called ourselves nerds and we were proud of it...but if one of the "not as smart" kids called us a nerd then it takes on a negative meaning. And yes, my dad just hired a college club gymnast (NAIGC) for his division. He started asking her about gym at her interview since it was on her resume and she was surprised that he knew so much about it (because of me). But when she told him she competed Level 10 all through the end of HS he said he knew she had to be a dedicated and hard worker.

Good for your Dad! Smart man!