Theyre very vague about the program but immediately asked for money which is a bit scary /: Samrina, The program is free, and if you request on your application, they will pay for travel cost. My 9 year old 4th grader just received this invite. Ella, Ella, The Envision experience provided her with key information and practical advice related to her goals in the field of . My son got one of these packets in the mail and I was super proud of him. Please if your kids have the experience, please share. I was wondering if I should try to attend or if it's even worth my time. You should listen (starts at 22:20 minutes in.) College Prep Saturdays main goal is to teach middle and high school students and their parents how exactly to plan, prepare and pay for college. Would this program benefit me in the future? Once you click there you can check out the FAQs too. John, I applied this year and they havent released the decisions I think. Also the workload and getting used to [will be difficult], she said when asked about potential obstacles that she could face while going to college. My neighbors kid did this to add it as an EC. Jackie, Of course, you know your son best. Is National Youth Leadership Forum legit? 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. Im just a bit confused about why i was nominated for that. 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. Hi! (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. Junior Aline Tran from Burbank High School personally recommends. I still might go, just to figure out if medicine is a field I really want to go into. I googled summer programs for high school students interested in nursing and found a long list of options. 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. Explore program offerings. 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. If you were my child, I think wed look for some other programs before making a decision. If the former, fantastic, I wont have to hassle him about becoming more focused on the steps to take because hell be self-motivated. They will also know that you arent turning down what might be an amazing experience only because of the cost. I have been reading on the programs to see other peoples views on it and if it s really worth breaking the bank. I read through everything. What do you think? from NYLF for a summer camp program within the statelikely because we signed him up for the PSAT based on another program. That is a lot of money. By soliciting teacher nominations, the camp makes well-meaning parents feel special when their children are nominated. This program was definitely NOT worth the price and in fact we found the materials describing the forum bordering on false advertising. Thank you so much. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. I can say I was extremely excited for him and his recognition. Go ahead and listen to our discussion of this on The College Prep Podcast. If local colleges and universities have similar summer programs, then arent they just as credible as NYLF? My 11 yr old just received a letter with the invite. Says in the future. I am guessing this invite is just marketing and tons of people get them but I just want to be 100% positive just in case there for some reason is some specialty in receiving the letter(: Thank you so much! 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. Trujillo talked about Wells Fargos support of HSF, including how they have supported HSF since 2003. Envision EMI understands this perfectly, and relies on parents genuine delight in being nominated to entice parents to spend far more money than they should on the program. Youth Leadership Consortium - Scam? I worked as a teacher and counselor in a large public high school for years and cant remember ever sending in nominations. Ive worked in public schools and never saw any incentive to promote this program. You probably knew that from my article and the responses to comments here. Megan, Thanks Megan! Considering NYLF but its definitely a stretch for us. Should I consider it? Im sure you can find other age appropriate activities for your daughter to do over the summer. I attended the forum on National Security and I must say it was a great experience. If one can participate in a two-week college program for the same price, he or she will also gain an appreciation for dorm and college life. 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? She spent one week in Wyoming for Girl Scout camp and two weeks away at debate camp. DO WHAT YOU CAN NOW TO GIVE THEM THE EDGE THEY NEED FOR A REWARDING FUTURE. I have signed my son up to go to one this Summer. Required fields are marked *. The STEM officials have yet to respond to concerns I raised to them about camp. Godinez also introduced Matthew Fissinger (LMU Admissions) and Cesar Trujillo (Senior Vice President National Implementation Manager) to instill a few words of inspiration and hope and also speak a few words on behalf of their positions. What was your childs experience and what were your opinions of everything? You are completely right. This is not a scam, but this program is no more recognized than other organized summer-camp program. Junior Aline Tran from Burbank High School personally recommends fastweb.com as a useful website for easy access and guidance to scholarships. Thought it was a scam right away when the first letter said to the parents of Candice. 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. I was kind of surprised and suspicious but I told my daughter if she wanted to participate in that program she needed to apply for the scholarship. All the juniors were taught basic elements of financial aid. National Youth Leadership Forum programs are one way to do this. This summer she is participating in a Girl Scout Destination program where she can study at the Teton Science Center and camp in Yellowstone (about $750 including travel.) I just received an invitation to the NYLF medical program. I remember a girl in my group who couldnt spell nurse. Really?? You would be more cooperative if you took challenging science classes at school and earned good grades. NYLF is owned by Envision EMI, a for-profit company that creates and runs numerous other youth leadership programs such as Lead America, the Congressional Youth Leadership Council, and the National Young Scholars Program. Hello Melissa Sullivan, I am very prudent of her for getting the recommendation from her teacher but Id like to know just how many kids they recommend compared to how many actually go. 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. Im going to be a sophmore in high school and my parents really want me to do this program. Yes, but there are so many worthwhile programs out there many that cost much less. Its about helping your child decide if this is what they want to do & to just have the experience & memory. Not really. Ive tried googling them and nothing comes up and their website is blocked by my school. I dont think its about feeling special at all. 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. They targeted my 9 year old son through his teacher. There are a few peculiar things about it, so I am curious if anyone here knows if it's legit or not. Its a bought-and-paid for program that doesnt give you a big gain on the admissions thing. Id love to hear from anyone who has sent their elementary age child. You might want to listen to episode 27 of The College Prep Podcast. I would be participating in this program as a junior in high school. Btw I am a tenth grade student at an academy, Im glad you had a great experience! 2 comments 100% Upvoted This thread is archived I still talk to them. Thanks! I agree. My 10 year old also received a letter from NYLF. This is the first time Ive heard of the call within 48 hours part. I have been very interested in pursuing a career in medicine for the last couple years. Of course we were super excited to get her letter. We just received a letter in the mail for our 11 year old son. Can you offer any feedback? There are fewer programs that are free or almost free, but some do exist. I just got my acceptance to the YLS. Ive read all your responses and theyve been EXTREMELY helpful. Megan. @PinkScholar12. We want you (our children) to have it easier than we did! Let us know if in the end it was worth it. Do you think that NYLF is a good program for him at his young age? Hi Sam, A list of children attending, what an invasion of privacy. My wife and I are unsure if we should try to come up with the money to send him. I see mixed comments about this camp for the fact that it is very expensive. Paul, All students must be registered in order to participate. Any update on what your son thought about the program? Youth Consortium is a diverse, youth-led group focused on civic engagement and leadership. I hope that stops before he is 18. Give it a try. I think after reading all of these comments and the original article I will shop around for something closer to home he can participate in. I got chosen for the program as well and had to do some research. 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. The Stolen Heir A new Elfhame experience, Animation studios should follow in Arcanes footsteps. I am a special education teacher at a high school. Ive had students attend and enjoy these programs. The last 3 days will be you most enjoyable days, because of the trips and the party. Hi! All in all it was one of the greatest weeks of my life. Look around and see what other medical or science programs are offered this summer. You identified the key question which program will have the greatest impact? Your day starts around 7 and ends at 9 I believe. This will be our first year. 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 in 6th grade and I just started middle school. The Youth Leadership Consortium and the National Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) invited several hundred students to Loyola Marymount, a private university in Los Angeles, to attend College Prep Saturday on Nov. 23. It seems legit tbh because its soonsored by a lot of credible organizations- one being Uchicago. My sons name was given, by his principal for the NYLF mailing list. If your program has been approved to have students attend this years summit, please follow the steps below to secure your students participation. They apparently had a rating of F by the BBB for a few years, although they seem to have regained a good rating in recent years. Youth Leadership Institute - Use Your Voice Youth Voice Changes Communities I am a. I got nominated to go to nylf and my mom thought that it would be an amazing experience for me to go. because it is not offered for the NYLF program. Is there anyway theres a better payment plan than the one they offer?? My mother thinks its a scam and doesnt want anything to do with it. You can tell they are spending a lot of money on marketing. First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. Would be nice to here from someone whos child actually attended. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of luck! We went to Pier 39 in San Francisco. There are scholarships available to almost everyone, so applying to as many as possible wouldnt do harm. Once I searched about it online, I got conflicting reports about it. Sitting as a participant in a large program isnt the best way for you to gain leadership experience. Ive had many students over the years attend the summer programs and I think they can be great enrichment experiences for students, but I would encourage you to shop around. 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. Can you start to volunteer at a local hospital? I hope he has a great time. What if hes not interested in the medical or CSI portions? When the people called me it was much more of a sales pitch than anything else. Scam mate everyone gets it your school sells your info. Thanks, Weve done a lot of summer day camps through our local museums / community arts programs. As it happens, both my husbands father and my father were in military intelligence fields during their service days. I also had to confirm receipt of getting the letter within 24 hours but did not have to make any decisions at that time. Why dont you look for some weekend workshops closer to home? Is he or she the one to jump into new experiences and ask questions even in a large group? I think a lot of letters are sent from these lists. But the oversell and false claims of selection taints it. So that leaves $300. We want all schools to aspire to, achieve, and remain committed to a biblically-based philosophy of education, standards that are measurable, and flourishing-related criteria. NCCEP recommends that a representative from each GEAR UP grant be responsible for submitting one application for all students. I got nominated, but I am unsure how they got my name, I havent done any testings listed above, nor do I know how they discovered my want for law school, Megan, Ive had students who have really benefited from the experiences. I received the invitation to attend NYLF: Pathway to to STEM for my son Isaac. Some programs also get mailing lists from the SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN, etc. I, too, find the $2000 cost high, especially for a 4th grader. As long as you know there are other enrichment opportunities out there, I dont have any complaints about the NYLF programs. I was so excited for the robotics bit! Im considering this for my 9 year old son. Im just very overwhelmed and confused about the opportunity. Perhaps it will help some of your other readers. I did take the PSAT but I did not say anything about National Security. I hope this has been of some help to you. I think we will stick with that. Sylvia, they probably got your name when you took the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, or ACT. Is this worth attending? They talk about programs like Crime Scene Investigation, programming a robot and something medical related. My stepdaughter has often been excluded from many advanced opportunities due to the fact that we are not part of the inner circle of elites in our community. Ask if they sponsor any youth programs, or if there are any volunteer opportunities for high school students. First, I agree. I met many new friends who I plan on keeping contact with for many years to come. YLI is a free, college empowerment program for high achieving Latino high school juniors, held virtually and at two top universities across the US. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the NYLF National Security. Megan. I asked how many kids were awarded the scholarship and she said she did not have that information. I dont care about the money, I just want to know if the residential program is safe. This student is in self-contained special education classes. 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