<p>Whether programs like this have merit or not is kind of beside the point. I don’t like the way they try to make the kids feel like they have been chosen based on some kind of merit when in fact, it’s a typical “pay to play” program. If you can afford it, you can go. You’d probably have a great time. The only “selection” that happens is whether they the marketing firm they bought your address from thinks you have the money and inclination to go.</p>
<p>We just added it to recycle bin along with the letters from Who’s Who Among People Who Are On Our Mailing List and People to People “nominations.”</p>