<p>Does attending a certain college/university's pre-college summer program help considerably in admissions to that college (assuming all other aspects of your application prove you would be a viable student at that college)? Or doesn't it really matter as long as you do something productive with your summer (such as a different summer program)?</p>
<p>One way to think about it: By spending a summer on campus, you might gain more insight into what makes the school special to you, which could be reflected in your application.</p>
<p>Besides the minor insight it might provide you as dyiu mentions, the answer is NO.</p>
<p>But here’s how it might be of help – albeit tangentially: Generally wealthy, full-pay ability families get more favorable treatment. Such as those that can afford to send their kids to expensive summer programs at college campuses.</p>