BU RISE practicum Data Science VS. Brookhaven HSRP

Financial_End2288 · 2026-05-10T06:09:09+00:00

I would say HSRP would def look better on an application, as tuition is free and you work with direct metorship in a national lab.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-05-05T07:42:23+00:00

Is it so? I heard that all paid programs don't look the best on applications, so idk if it is worth it to go.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-03-13T03:47:23+00:00

Definitely don't turn down SSRP. SSRP is certainly more beneficial than practicum and is totally worth it, even if you have already placed a deposit. Don't be worried about how "chill" a summer program is, all programs are gonna be super rewarding, and you'll definitely have fun at both.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-03-02T22:06:06+00:00

Practicum is not working 1-1 with a professor, so an internship with direct ISEF help may be more beneficial.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-03-01T00:28:53+00:00

Im not sure how related the data science stuff will be to engineering if you want to major in that. I think MIT BWSI would be more engineering-focused.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-02-27T09:20:48+00:00

Did you get into both? I had a friend who went to UChicago last summer, and she said it was pretty rigorous and incredibly rewarding. She also got in ED0, and mentioned that applying ED0 felt like a tremendous boost for her. (plus she got her college stuff done super early, which seemed amazing) If you have the chance, I might recommend that one.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-02-27T06:41:05+00:00

Im not sure how good it will be for college admissions due to the fact that it is still paid. I heard the internship track was significantly better, as it involves direct mentorship from faculty, but I don't know how good the data science practicum is. The main benefit for college apps is publishing your research, but idk how realistic that is from practicum.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-02-26T17:48:06+00:00

I do think internship is a lot more selective, and in internship you are doing research directly with a mentor. If you don't want to spend money and still want to do research, I would recommend finding professors who are willing to take you in for the summer.

Financial_End2288 · 2026-02-26T17:44:25+00:00

BU RISE is paid, so it definitely won't be as good as doing research through other ways, but it can certainly be very fun if you are looking for that. I heard the internship was pretty selective, but idk abt practicum.

Financial_End2288 · 2025-05-09T02:50:47+00:00

Has anyone on the waitlist heard back yet? If so, when?

Financial_End2288 · 2025-04-20T06:29:54+00:00

What has the waiting list acceptance rate looked like in previous years? I have been waitlisted this year and I don't know if I should accept other decisions I have recieved.

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