I didn't see any threads on Guggenheim's FOCUS Program for this year (2024), so I thought I would make one before the decisions are out. Feel free to share any updates!
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anyone know anything about typical acceptance rates?
Idk about the focus program but 1st rounds rolled out last night
PEAG or Generalist? Also, was it for Diversity/Target?
Which office?
Accepted to FOCUS
Congrats! When did you find out?
Today at like 6
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I got accepted from a semi/not target but with a pretty impressive resume, anyone know how many people get accepted?
did you find out same time as poster above?
Yea
How did it go? Im currently applying now. Any insights on the interview/fast track to internship?
accepted yesterday - does anyone know how their super day is structured?
Can anyone who participated in the program last year touch on how technical the interview for Focus program is?
bump
Ever get any insight on this?
Have you gone through it?
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