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Is it hard to get into COSMOS?

The average student has a GPA of 3.5 or above, making it a selective process for applications. Since it is so competitive, students can only join the program one time. Learn subjects such as computer science, ecology, marine science, and materials science through COSMOS nurturing programs.

Does COSMOS require an official transcript?

Official transcripts will be required of students who are admitted to the program. They will need to be sent by the acceptance deadline. The best option is to have the official transcript emailed to the campus you will be attending. Please see below.

Who can apply for COSMOS?

COSMOS is limited to high-school students who either attend a California high school or are residents of California. All accepted students must show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test 72 hours or less before arrival.

What is the COSMOS acceptance rate?

The demand for admission to COSMOS is strong and has been since its inception. For example, of 4,833 completed applications for summer 2019, 1,060 (22%) were admitted, and 340 (7%) were wait-listed.

How competitive is the COSMOS program?

Selection is competitive but if you don't apply, you'll never know! The program will serve around 200-225 students in multiple different STEM subject areas (clusters). Some clusters have prerequisites to ensure success in the program. UCI faculty teaching for COSMOS will review all applications.

Does COSMOS help for UC?

A: COSMOS is a widely recognized academic enrichment program that does not grant academic credit. Students applying to the University of California can list COSMOS under "Special Program Participation" on their UC application.

Is the Cosmos program free?

Q: How much does COSMOS cost? A: Total tuition for an admitted student, for the 2022 program: For In-State California Residents: $4,550 (includes the $200 nonrefundable deposit and $4,350 remaining tuition); includes the program and materials.

What does Cosmos stand for?

Cosmos often simply means "universe". But the word is generally used to suggest an orderly or harmonious universe, as it was originally used by Pythagoras in the 6th century B.C. Thus, a religious mystic may help put us in touch with the cosmos, and so may a physicist.

Which COSMOS cluster is most competitive?

The most popular clusters are the hardest to be accepted into, and UC Davis' COSMOS program has been the most popularly applied to one, for the biomedical science and biotechnology cluster. UC Santa Cruz's program branches into several clusters, such as marine mammals, oceanography and climate change.

What does COSMOS summer program mean?

Established in 1998 by the California legislature, the California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) gained popularity over time. COSMOS is a four-week California-based summer residential program for students interested in developing careers in STEM fields.

How do I write a good COSMOS personal statement essay?

Write no more than 3-4 lines per question. Just focus on a quality story narrative, your learnings, and how the experience impacted your life. A time you overcame adversity, fear of failure. The first time you experienced some life event and how it changed you.

How do you get into UC schools?

How to Apply to the UC SchoolsStep 1: Create an Account. Your step to applying to UC schools is to create an applicant account. ... Step 2: Complete the UC Application. ... Step 3: Pay Admission Fees and Submit Your Application. ... Step 4: (Optional) Complete Additional Materials.

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Rising 8th graders (will be in 9th grade in Fall 2022) through rising 11th graders (will be in 12th grade in Fall 2022). Students who are not residents of California may apply, COSMOS can admit up to 20 out-of-state students each summer.

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Rising 8th graders (will be in 9th grade in Fall 2022) through rising 11th graders (will be in 12th grade in Fall 2022). Students who are not residents of California may apply, COSMOS can admit up to 20 out-of-state students each summer.

Comsos at 46th ICACC2022 Conference

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The role of Politecnico di Torino in the ComSos Project

Prof. Massimo Santarelli and Eng. Marta Gandiglio bring the academic perspective in the ComSos project thanks to the role played by Politecnico di Torino.

The Infographic

Understanding the process to better comprehend the ComSos project. Here’s the infographic to help.

ComSos Website is online

A brand new ComSos website is online with general information about the project. More informations and developments will follow with news about demo locations and live data on energy production efficiency. Stay tuned at www.comsos.eu to discover the key advantages of