<p>Hey people,
So I was thinking of doing a summer program and Boston University where you enroll in two classes and earn credit.
I originally applied to my states governor's school, but it has been canceled this year. That was free and non-credit based.
I know that the free programs tend to be more prestigious...not necessarily governor's school but other ones like TASP, and that really anybody can pay to go to a Harvard summer program or what not.</p>
<p>I was going to take either biochemistry, genetics or cell biology classes (2 of the 3).
I think it would be beneficial either way just to experience the college setting and also get a head start on content in my desired major.
But does earning credit and getting A's in college classes during a summer program look good/improve chances any?
Thanks.</p>
<p>I’m going to go ahead and assume, it can’t hurt. If you’ve got nothing better to do and you can afford it (assuming it costs $) go for it. And what you say that for the experience is likely true as well.</p>
<p>Of course, I’m not entirely sure just how good it looks but it’s definitely bound to lok better than nothing. I have opportunities open to me to take two classes at a local community college over the summer which I’d opt for over a summer program becuase it’s free, but I think I’d rather opt for a free summer program rather than the classes for the experience/knowledge/prestige/etc. Then again a large part of that is fueled by financial… difficulty.</p>
<p>But to answer your question as you phrased it:
“… does earning credit and getting A’s in college classes during a summer program look good/improve chances any?”
Yes it does look good quite a bit. Or at least I would hope.</p>