Harvard or Cornell

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>So, I want to apply to a summer program at either Harvard or Cornell and heres my argument. I would like to attend Harvard University over Cornell Univeristy when I apply as a senior. Currently, I am a sophmore. Right now I think the two courses I want to take at Cornell look a bit more appealing and rigorous than the courses at Harvard. Im from NY and I have a regents examination the week the Harvard SSP starts, but Cornell SSP starts a week after the regents examination. Which one would be better for my situation?</p>

<p>BTW is an essay required for the Harvard and Cornell SSP</p>

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<p>Clearly, you’re more interested in the Cornell program. It doesn’t conflict with your exams, and the courses look more interesting to you. The choice is clear. Harvard has released statements–look on the SSP website–saying that attending a Harvard program has no impact on admission to Harvard. Don’t be a prestige whore.</p>