<p>I see some people are saying they got in after going to the SSP program but does it actually help or is it just that the people who would apply to harvard anyway go to the summer program? Does it show an interest in the school or they don't count it for anything? Also, did the people who got in after the SSP program get recommendations from their professors or just list it as a summer activity they did?</p>
<p>It neither hurts nor helps. There are countless people taking college level courses these days. But if you're truly enjoy it and can reflect upon it, kudos! Do what interests you-cuz that's what colleges look for-not for the sole motive to get into Harvard. So if you're a three-time state soccer champ-follow up on that summer soccer camp that you love rather than SSP. So yeah, I personally bag groceries, pick up garbage, clean restrooms, etc. this past summer and presently at my local grocer. And I also did some research.</p>
<p>I did the SSP a few years ago, and I was admitted. I don't think it helped though. Of the people I have asked, the only ones who have gotten in were the ones who got A's in all of their classes at SSP. Not saying that that helped, but it seems to be a pattern.</p>
<p>you only take one class no? Or are there people who take more then one class?</p>
<p>You can take two different 4-unit courses or one 8-unit course. The ssp website explains it pretty well: <a href="http://www.ssp.harvard.edu%5B/url%5D">www.ssp.harvard.edu</a></p>
<p>...Anyway, darn...does an A- and B+ make it look like I can't handle Harvard work that well? Did anyone get in with grades a little below A's in their classes?</p>