Is anyone else applying to this program? I heard a lot of good things about this program, and I was wondering if anyone who went had any more information about it. I just applied and I think it may be a great chance for me to thrive as a composer before college. I’m not sure but I have applied to multiple summer programs just in case I don’t get into some places.
You are doing the right thing, applying to several program. As I remember, you are interested in orchestral work so this and BUTI are good choices. If you are applying next fall, a priority is getting a recording for your portofolio. If you have already applied, then you are right, this (and other options are good preparation.
Composers often need to do summer programs well into grad school to get pieces played :
Good luck!