Summer at Simons vs PROMYS
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Summer at Simons is a internship while PROMYS is a summer program.
| Summer at Simons | PROMYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Internship | Summer Program |
| Organization | Simons Foundation | Boston University |
| Acceptance Rate | Not publicly disclosed, but estimated at 5-15% given high prestige and limited spots per center (~3-10 positions per center per summer) | Approximately 15-20% (estimated based on ~80 admitted from several hundred applicants; exact figures not publicly disclosed) |
| Applicants | Likely 200-500+ total applications across all centers annually, though not confirmed | Several hundred annually (exact number not publicly available) |
| Deadline | Rolling | — |
| Cost to Apply | Free | $0 |
| US Only | No / International | No / International |
| Grades | Undergraduate students and graduate/post-doctoral students only - high school students are NOT eligible | High school students entering grades 9-12 |
| College Impact | Summer at Simons is viewed VERY POSITIVELY by graduate admissions committees and prestigious employers. Impact includes: 1) STRONG indicator of research capability and commitment to academic career - ... | 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... |