Timeline for What does the selection process for counselors at PROMYS involve?
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| Sep 27, 2014 at 18:44 | comment | added | Henry Cohn | P.S. See also promys.org/program/counselors-faq for more information about the role of counselors in the program. | |
| Aug 21, 2014 at 2:46 | comment | added | Henry Cohn | @Nick: The last I saw, the application form was relatively brief (no problems to solve or the like), and mainly asked general questions about background, experience, and interests. Two letters of recommendation are required, and they carry a lot of weight. I don't think any specific background is absolutely mandatory, but some knowledge of number theory and abstract algebra is certainly very helpful, and it's important to have enough mathematical maturity and perspective that you can guide the high school students in problem solving and rigor. | |
| Aug 18, 2014 at 9:07 | comment | added | user2015 | Dear Dr. Cohn, like the OP, I'm interested in PROMYS. Can you clarify how the application form ascertains "mathematical knowledge, talent, experience, and enthusiasm"(e.g. are there problems to solve? an interview?) and which mathematical knowledge is typically seen as adequate (e.g. elementary number theory, abstract algebra, etc)? Thank you. | |
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| Aug 18, 2014 at 4:29 | history | answered | Henry Cohn | CC BY-SA 3.0 |