<p>I've seen and heard a lot about scam organizations, or even non-prestigious ones. However, I've never heard about the GYLC, which I just got in the mail. Is this for real? Worth it? Prestigious? It even had names of other students from my high school who were nominated...</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>It's absolute ********.</p>
<p>It's not an outright scam (as you actually do get what they say you get), but they probably make a profit. Also, with some of the people I know who got that letter, trust me, they're not taking the best and brightest. They take the most gullible.</p>
<p>I know someone who went last year...He nominated some of us...he said it was expensive, but he said it was still good...It's authentic, but I think it's just a way to make money off people...</p>
<p>Use the search feature, and you will find lots of info on this subject. That's what I did when my D received her (beautiful) invitation. It sounds like it is not an honor, but it is a good program, especially for children who have political leanings.</p>
<p>It's not any more elite than a summer camp, though. So while the experience might be good and fun, it adds nothing to college applications.</p>