Megan. Can you offer any feedback? Another great summer opportunity is to create your own opportunities, which shows even greater initiative. 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. I wouldnt spend that type of money on this type of program for him. Put succinctly, Envision EMI is very slick, very clever company with marginal ethics that has found a niche in capitalizing and exploiting on the close and trusting relationship between parents, students, and teachers. Thank you! Halima, Overview IEL connects and mobilizes a deep network, prepares and supports leaders as they grow their skills, and builds capacity for them to thrive. Note that YLS is a 3.5-day, national training program that involves travel, overnight stays in a hotel, peer-to-peer learning, and various trainers and experiential learning. I remember a girl in my group who couldnt spell nurse. Really?? My parents dont mind, but I told them they shouldnt waste it (because of the situation we are in). it's legitimately a program, but it's also a profit making enterprise, extremely expensive and not worth your while. There are so many other programs out there that you dont need to worry about the 24 hour pressure. Hi! The Truth Behind "Exclusive" Summer Leadership Programs. Its about helping your child decide if this is what they want to do & to just have the experience & memory. 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. Your tuition includes all curriculum and instruction, program activities, site visits, and events, overnight housing, program materials, at least two meals a day, a Certificate of Completion, and local transportation during the program. Young Leaders' Consortium | 178 followers on LinkedIn. Theres no way I could go without one. Melissa, 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. Im glad you are thinking about summer plans already. As the parent of two kids (12 & 17), I would NOT recommend sending your third grader on this experience. Just this week we answered a listener questions about these camps. I dont care about the money, I just want to know if the residential program is safe. thanks!! Have here been good reviews from students that have gone? We want you (our children) to have it easier than we did! But.. it was lego stuff (not to mention drag coding to make the thing go.. that kinda defeats the purpose). Megan. Find the show on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-college-prep-podcast/id909682404?mt=2) to episode 27 I hadnt heard from anyone in the engineering / technology program before; Ive heard mixed reviews about the law and medical programs. Your advice about researching cheaper options is spot on. As it happens, both my husbands father and my father were in military intelligence fields during their service days. I should add that we live within driving distance of Washington, D.C., where the seminar is held. The Envision experience provided her with key information and practical advice related to her goals in the field of . I am actually questioning if it is legitimate as he did not apply or sign up. 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! 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 keep reading about the marketing scam and the cost. Thanks. First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. If you were my child, I think wed look for some other programs before making a decision. Im an applicant for YLS this summer and I had a few questions I was wondering you could help me out with your experience? Wishing you the best! She told me no you will do it. There will be plenty of opportunities down the road. It was very educational. There was a lecture on applying to college which I found incredibly helpful. or listen here: http://collegepreppodcast.com/2015/01/increasing-act-scores-learning-disabilities-math-best-summer-camps/ i am an eleven grader and i just received a mail from NYLF and Im very interested in going. As a teacher who nominates students every year I can say we do not get any compensation or kickback from the program. Students will have the opportunity to meet new people from all over the country and stay connected with them before and after the event. I went to this last summer and it was nice for engineering. My 9 year old 4th grader just received this invite. Would this program benefit me in the future? The YLS provides a high-quality, national-level interactive training experience and peer-to-peer learning opportunity focused on life, leadership and learning-to-learn skills for 9th-12th grade high school students who are currently participating . I had the opporutunity to meet many great leaders as well as interact with my peers. What do you think? The Young Leaders Summit (YLS), presented by the Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC), is a free, five-day, overnight, college . Is there any other programs that will have a better price than the NYLF? Ill let you know if I do find something. 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. I think if you are looking to expand your leadership skills, you would be better off doing something at your school or in your community. A program similar to NYLF is the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC). It depends. Jessica, Enroll Now Nominate As an Educator As an Alumnus Scholarships Medicine is something I am very interested in doing and this seems like such an amazing opportunity to learn. they do offer scholarships! I am always looking for ways to provide beneficial opportunities for students. Megan. If local colleges and universities have similar summer programs, then arent they just as credible as NYLF? Cant afford that. My mom is talking about putting it all on credit, or maybe taking out a loan, both her and I really want me to go, but I need to know if it really is worth 3,100 dollars. 125 dollars feels more like a discount than a real scholarship. Megan. We discussed a question very similar to this on The College Prep Podcast this week. Worth the price? Special thanks to The University of Chicago #UChicago for serving as our host campus. I think itd be a good experience overall. 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. My package actually says to call within 24 hours. The NYLF programs are not bad, but they are financially out of reach for many. Btw I am a tenth grade student at an academy, Im glad you had a great experience! AND MAKE SURE YOU NETWORK!! We live in a dying community where the gap between the haves and the have-nots is HUGE. my son is going to go in June after reading these comments Im a bit taken back. My 11 year old got his letter this week. You are completely right. Do you know any other programs? The discussion begins around 22:20 minutes. 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? In the end, I would never have spent this kind of money if my son were younger. There is no need to invest money in these expensive programs as these when there are so many programs closer to home with excellent educational, leadership, and technology skills. Jackie, He is 8yrs old. At that age, I would look for other enrichment opportunities in your community. Theyre very vague about the program but immediately asked for money which is a bit scary /: Samrina, It was a lot of marketingI was really excited as a high schooler when I was nominated but it really wasnt worth it. Shannon. No single activity will impact admissions; colleges are looking at the big picture. I keep getting information about the program, at least every year. Just so you understand the nomination processteachers, counselors, and deans are sent nomination forms. I find the company, and their business practices, appalling. I recently received an email from YLC asking to apply for a free 5-day college-prepping summit for HS students at USC. Why dont you look for some weekend workshops closer to home? Its all about money. Hi Sam, I was so excited and proud of her but the cost seems outrageous. Yes, it is not as special as they make it seem. You can listen on iTunes (episode 27) or online here. The 2023 YLS will take place July 16-19, 2023, as part of the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference in San Francisco, California. Megan. Or because its been taken down? I have an 8 year old and I would want to know a lot more about how they structure the program before I would send him. 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.. It will look good on applications, but so will dozens of other things that cost less. My neighbors kid did this to add it as an EC. 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. But with my parents its mostly about the cost. I received this nice package too in the mail. 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. Dont go UNLESS you can guarantee this programs credibility. I have taught high school for over 10 years and during that time have nominated several students, some have attended the event. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. I honestly really would like the opportunity to attend to those, but dont know how it will be possible. Last Summer I had decided on engineering and three months ago I decided on aerospace Engineering. I was so excited for the robotics bit! We went to Stanford. The NYLF programs are fun and enriching. This is a nice program, but it isnt going to set you apart more than any other summer program / camp. I stayed with her in a hotel in Fort Lauderdale just minutes from the campus. Through a specialized diplomatic simulation, site visits, speaker sessions, and peer collaboration, participants will learn how different national interests drive international cooperation on critical issues. Maybe you participated in something else that indicated you might be interested in their pre-law program. When looking at loans, there are two types: subsidized and unsubsidized. If he does attend now will he be grouped together with other kids his age or will he be attending with all different ages? Its very clever: the nomination itself makes the student feel great (and it should). Where did they get my name from! So what everyone here agreed on is that if the program cost less, it would be an awesome experience for students. 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 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. A list of children attending, what an invasion of privacy. As I described above, it is my strong opinion that this company preys upon, and manipulates, the relationship between classroom teachers and parents. I was nominated as well. (We threw those away.) New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Still not sure though if this would be a good trip for me. Can you advise something? Their is an FAQ section for students on their main page. As such, we hope for students to demonstrate the following characteristics: Student who are excited to attend and fully participate in the program, Students who have immediate purpose for leadership training, and will apply what is learned to current endeavors, Students who will conduct themselves appropriately in an adult conference setting, Students who are comfortable with moderate physical activity, and long training hours, Students who are very involved in GEAR UP programming, Students who are emerging leaders and display leadership qualities inside the classroom and in the community. I was wondering, I didnt see a post from you after he attended. 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. Is National Youth Leadership Forum legit? Hey guys! Megan. You are probably right a lot of your peers got letters. Bottom line, highly underwhelming. From everything Ive seen online it is a program better suited to high school students. Dee, I also applied this year and didnt get anything back. We began the YPS Leadership program to encourage the confidence and capacities of young leaders who can design and generate solutions to problems faced in post-conflict situations aligned with their values, while addressing root causes and systemic challenges. We just received a letter in the mail for our 11 year old son. And, get this, their instructions for teaching you how to code.. hogwash. The program is real. Of course we were super excited to get her letter. Ive read all your responses and theyve been EXTREMELY helpful. First, National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF) programs are legitimate. I like to see a full day of programs and activities and limited free time because this is when younger students tend to get homesick. We know we may not have the funds for it, but as a parent, we will find them. 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. Megan. Perhaps this isnt really an appropriate question, but I must ask: Are there special incentives for local high schools for promoting this to students? Mark, 2018 Young Leader's Summit by the Youth Leadership Consortium: Is it a scam. Is it because its safe? I actually said I wanted to do something in the Arts. Not only that, but the Security and Intelligence field is a mighty big umbrella, covering everything from cyber security to data analyzing to being the guy that ensures all the old classified documents get appropriately disposed of. Extra over-time, long weekends, teaching BJJ personals & IT work. Also, if you have any colleges or universities near you, go to their websites and see if they offer summer programs for high school students- many do. It did come with a local list of children who attended last summer. I AM ALSO A MOM OF THREE GROWN KIDS WHO ARE WELL EDUCATED AND NOW HAVE WODERFUL JOBS AND FINANCIAL SECURITY When you take the PSAT, PLAN, SAT, ACT, etc., your name and address may be given to outside organizations. She had a great time, but not every 14 year old is ready to be away in that type of environment. Im not sure how there policy for refunding or compensation workw either. There will be plenty of time as your daughter grows up for her to participate in programs like this. or listen here: http://collegepreppodcast.com/2015/01/increasing-act-scores-learning-disabilities-math-best-summer-camps/ The letter makes it seem as if NYLF is the only way your child can receive this type of recognition and enrichment. YLI is a free, college empowerment program for high achieving Latino high school juniors, held virtually and at two top universities across the US. Does the NYFL offer some sort of scholarship to attend there programs ? Unfortunately, based on what ive read these programs are expensive and my family is of low income. Columbia University in New York City. You will make alot of friends and its up to you to stay in touch with the. Ive always received the same email and found nothing about the program or if anyone else has attended. The day ended with a raffle and an advertisement for the Youth Leadership Consortiums annual. I got one for medicine, but I want to be an ICU nurse, not a doctor. Several basketball hoops were visible from the very back of the plethora of people and chairs, and a podium was set up with Anahi Godinez (Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerces Director of Strategic Partnerships and Events) introducing the event. The first is that anyone can nominate anyone to attend and there are no selection criteria for getting in, other than a parent writing a check. It is a nice program right for some people, but not for everyone. Im a sophomore in high school. Im just very overwhelmed and confused about the opportunity. The other ones have already been decided against, and now my family is trying to determine if we should put any value in this one. Nothing should stop you [from going to college]. Id encourage you to look for a variety of opportunities. Thank you!! I feel likejust save the $2000 and put it into a college savings account for her. Once you click there you can check out the FAQs too. Bad costumer service! I know they both offer scholarship opportunities for academic proficiency. You can call and ask. might be a pretty thing to put on your resume, and sure the people are nice, but I dont like paying $2000 USD to get a good 5-day cook out, as it essentially was to me xD, yesterday I get a card of NYLF but I dont know if I want to go because I am in 8th grade and I have 12 years and I am kind of scared and also I dont know what Im going to do in those university, Valeria, I would be the first person in my family to get a degree and be a doctor, Tran said when asked about how important it is for her to go to college. My 9 year old received the packet for the Chicago based one also. Oh, and the low monthly payments range from 500 to 800 dollars a month. My son received the letter as well and on the letter it says my sons teacher with her name on it was the one who referred him. (Her Fields) But I did some investigating and found both sources to not be worth the paper they are printed on. 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. You might find something close to you that costs a fraction of the price. If you get this information together and look through the opportunities, including the NYLF seminar, youll be able to see which ones really appeal to you. I can see that the questions asked by some of the other parents to comment here are exactly the same ones my husband and I asked ourselves when our son, a high school sophomore, got an invitation for the NYLF Security seminar. Hi Megan! Do think its worth $2000 for me to go to this program in the summer of 2016? It sounds like a great experience. Does she or he enjoy listening to presentations or reading or would that be seen as boring? If so, could you give some suggestions of other programs you feel are worth investigating? Im sorry to hear you had a bad experience. Required fields are marked *. The days are long for them but she never complained because she loved it so much! The NYLF programs are legitimate and Ive had many students attend and enjoy them. 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. You might want to listen to episode 27 of The College Prep Podcast. Will he really benefit by going to this program? Im just so unsure about the whole thing. This is the forth time I am receiving such invitations from prestigious Universities ans colleges and my parents are very proud but kind of freaked about about it because they dont undertand how my name got there. I agree with the term solicitation. Press J to jump to the feed. I was googling national youth leadership forums trying to figure out what I attended back when I was in high school and found this thread. Still, the BBB rating doesnt seem to reflect the user comments on the site (https://www.bbb.org/washington-dc-eastern-pa/business-reviews/lecture-and-seminar-bureaus/envision-emi-in-washington-dc-7001305/reviews-and-complaints). Ive had students attend and enjoy these programs. 2 yr. ago I messaged them and they said they would most likely release admission decisions by next week 4 level 2 No it doesnt. YOUTH CONSORTIUM. Megan. Transportation to and from home and the program location is NOT included in tuition. Why so young and why a week in a big city by himself. Yes, we did apply for a scholarship based on her grades and our financial needs. Its a bought-and-paid for program that doesnt give you a big gain on the admissions thing. There are scholarships available to almost everyone, so applying to as many as possible wouldnt do harm. No, unfortunately. Weve hit all the museums and spent $100s on books already. However, regionally, I am in an area with no good places to have a hands on experience like this. I think it was only so great because of the people I met there, though. Winter Formal 2023: Love is in the air at Clark, Your email address will not be published. From time to time we would receive nomination forms soliciting names and contact information. It was the best week of my life. From how it looks, my mother was and possibly is still concerned that this is a scam. Please feel free to email me personally. They will not be paying for any transportation to and from the campus although I believe they said they will have a shuttle pick them up from the airport. They can be expensive. The FCC's investigator found that One Eye LLC "transmitted multiple illegal robocall campaigns," according to the news release. Hope this helps. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Which in my mind makes it a scam. Go ahead and listen to our discussion of this on The College Prep Podcast. I have a feeling that our school is in a position to attempt to get as much money as they can get their hands on. Perhaps it will help some of your other readers. I understand the cost, and my family is prepared to shell out the cash. Youth Leadership Consortium; Career Connection Days; College Camp. Not really. Legos. It seems legit tbh because its soonsored by a lot of credible organizations- one being Uchicago. Our son has grown up hearing their stories, at least the ones they are permitted to tell, and hes always been interested. Is there any worth of going? Youth Leadership Consortium provides LA students an abundance of tips for college admission, , Associate Director from USC Admissions. 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