MLH Fellowship vs PROMYS
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. MLH Fellowship is a internship while PROMYS is a summer program.
| MLH Fellowship | PROMYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Internship | Summer Program |
| Organization | Major League Hacking (MLH) | Boston University |
| Acceptance Rate | Not publicly disclosed; competitive program but exact rate unknown | Approximately 15-20% (estimated based on ~80 admitted from several hundred applicants; exact figures not publicly disclosed) |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; appears to have multiple cohorts annually | Several hundred annually (exact number not publicly available) |
| Deadline | Rolling | — |
| Cost to Apply | Free | $0 |
| US Only | No / International | No / International |
| Grades | College students and above (program appears designed primarily for undergraduates; high school eligibility unclear) | High school students entering grades 9-12 |
| College Impact | Highly valued in college admissions and recruiting. Shows: (1) Real-world experience with production-grade code, (2) Demonstrated commitment to open-source/collaborative development, (3) Recognition b... | 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... |