How do Summer Programs look on an Application?

Applying to College
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<p>I got a thing in the mail today to sign up for a two-day summer program and a university that's fairly close to me. It looks informative and fun, and I'm kind of thinking about doing it. Will it give me any kind if leg up in college admissions? Like will it look good or help at all? Obviously that's not why I'm doing it, but I was just wondering.</p>

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<p>Unlikely it will not make much difference. Do it if you want to for your own reasons, though. Does it allow you to explore a career that you might be interested in? Does it give you a chance to try a new EC, or develop more skills in one you already are participating in? Do you think you can learn something you don’t know now and want to know more about?</p>

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<p>Do the program if it’s fun and you will learn something. DO NOT do it thinking it might help your college application. See: <a href=“Why Your Brilliant Child Didn't Get Into The Ivies | HuffPost Life”>HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost;

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<p>My DD did summer programs the summer after freshman & sophomore years. They were done to expand her horizon, get out of NHV and to keep her mind active. Last summer wanted to stay home and she did medical research, working, tutoring & she was a guide at an aquarium. </p>

<p>I think for her, coming from where she comes from, her summer pursuits were quite impressive & it piqued the colleges interest in her. She was definitely an anomaly. </p>