<p>Hey, guys. I was just wondering about this. I have been given MANY letters and e-mails telling me to apply and how great it is. They also said something about encouraging me to apply for fall admission. I am only a junior, but I am just wondering if the summer program helps for admission. I would love to do it just for sheer exploration and interest. thanks</p>
<p>As a participant in the 2009 Summer Scholars Program, I can tell you that it does not seem to help in any meaningful way. I know many, many qualified students from the program who fell in love with the school. 3 were waitlisted, two rejected (myself included). Some went onto schools like Dartmouth, USC, Cornell, Rice, etc.</p>