Decisions . . .

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>Recently, I was accepted to two different programs for this summer. First off, I'm aware that they do not have the prestige of many of the programs on this board. Still, I feel like attending will allow me an unparalleled opportunity to experience the academic and social atmosphere of the chosen school before I apply this fall. Both programs would be fully covered by scholarships, so finances are not a concern in this case. The programs in question are:</p>

<p>Washington University in St. Louis High School Summer Scholars: At this program, I would take American Politics, Macroeconomics, and a writing seminar. </p>

<p>University of Chicago Summer Session: Here, I would participate in the summer quarter and be enrolled in "Power, Identity, and Resistance," and "Modernist Fiction." </p>

<p>Both programs would yield college credit, so I'm most concerned with which would offer the best academic experience. I don't really care about which would "look better" on my college apps, as that's not why I'm doing this.</p>

<p>Any input you all could provide would be greatly appreciated :) Thank you in advance for all of the help!</p>

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<p>Well, in my opinon recieving full scholarships to these programs bumps the prestige level up ALOT. So congrats.</p>

<p>That being said, just choose whichever might be ur top school. I might even visit before. Also, WASHU probably would look extremely favorably on ur app if u attend their program for sure…</p>

<p>Congrats again</p>

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<p>That was a factor I was considering. As WUSTL considers student interest, would turning down the summer offer kill my undergrad app chances?</p>

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<p>I doubt they keep track of people who turn them down but attending would be a big +.</p>

<p>Since money and “prestige” aren’t big concerns the only thing left would be interest. Which would be more interesting. Or perhaps location. If you want to get a bit farther from home or stay closer. Or maybe you could look at other things offered at a program besides classes. I mean do they offer seminars or a solid chunk of free time to roam the city? I don’t know much about either program so you could post or look into it yourself.</p>