National Young Leaders Conference (NYCL)

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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<p>I was nominated to represent my school by attending the National Young Leaders Conference (NYCL) in Washington, D.C. I'm not sure by who. I like to know if I should go. Will it look go on my application/resume?</p>

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<p>Please use the Search function for NYCL as this question has been asked many times, with the usual answers ranging from it wasn't worth the money to it was a great experience. For instance:</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/38****-nylf-national-youth-leadership-forum-legit-program.html?highlight=National+Young+Leaders+Conference%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/38****-nylf-national-youth-leadership-forum-legit-program.html?highlight=National+Young+Leaders+Conference&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>While better than sitting around all summer and doing nothing, it is not a selective program (despite their "invitation") and won't be a big plus on most college apps. You'd be better off getting a job or doing some substantive community service.</p>