Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences vs PROMYS
Comparing two elite STEM opportunities. Both are summer programs for high school students.
| Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation High School Summer Program in Biomedical Sciences | PROMYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 1 — Elite | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Summer Program | Summer Program |
| Organization | MD Anderson Cancer Center, School of Health Professions | Boston University |
| Acceptance Rate | Approximately 5-10% based on estimated 60-120 applications for 6 spots (highly competitive but not as selective as top national programs like RSI or TASP) | Approximately 15-20% (estimated based on ~80 admitted from several hundred applicants; exact figures not publicly disclosed) |
| Applicants | Estimated 60-120 annually (exact numbers not disclosed by MD Anderson) | Several hundred annually (exact number not publicly available) |
| Deadline | Rolling | — |
| Award | $7,200 | — |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | $0 |
| US Only | No / International | No / International |
| Grades | High school seniors only (current seniors during spring semester before program start) | High school students entering grades 9-12 |
| College Impact | This program has SIGNIFICANT positive impact on college admissions, especially for students pursuing health professions. Admissions officers view it as: (1) Evidence of serious commitment to healthcar... | PROMYS attendance is viewed very favorably by college admissions officers, particularly at selective institutions. It demonstrates: genuine passion for mathematics, intellectual rigor, ability to succ... |