<p>I agree with CopterMom to be very careful; for example, Yale's summer program (or at least one of them) is simply held at Yale, but not run by Yale. </p>
<p>On the other hand, Cornell's program is sponsored by and affiliated with Cornell. You take Cornell classes and get 3-6 credits from Cornell. You get a Cornell transcript which, on request. they will also send to other colleges.</p>
<p>The JSA Summer School at Princeton was really nice.</p>
<p>Very Competitive: must complete 2 APs in ONE MONTH!</p>
<p>Plus, you get to watch UN Security Council meetings/guest speakers/and live on campus at Princeton for a month (although Princeton wasn't that pleasant under the summer heat)</p>
<p>I went to the Cornell Summer College last year (it was a lot of fun, too), and like Chedva said, it gives you Cornell credits. Sending out all those transcripts was a pain, though.
Anyway, the RAs there hinted that going to SC gives you a boost in chances if you're applying early. I can't tell you how true this is, because none of my SC friends applied to Cornell early. Still, I think, for Cornell, their summer program is important.</p>
<p>I did summer college at Cornell last year (in architecture). I haven't heard back on admissions yet, but from what they said the admissions stats are pretty similar for those that attended SC to those that didn't. I had a really great experience though, it was fun and I learned a lot about what I wanted in a college/architecture program/career. I think that the programs do help if you're taking actual accredited courses and you do well in them, it shows interest in the school and in the field of study as well as in academics in general. Also, as a side note, to those of you that don't think you can afford it, I would encourage you to look into financial aid. I got over half of my tuition paid and I know of others that got even more...just something to think about.</p>
<p>I also contend that Cornell SC is the bomb.</p>
<p>Murasaki- what you said: </p>
<p>(for example, if I applied to Cornell and they saw I went to the summer college two years, they're more likely to think I would actually enroll if I was admitted, which is a plus.)</p>
<p>that is true. i didn't even think about that. and another thing, if you attend the summer college, earn the credits with good grades, and apply early or ED if you really love it. i guess they would be like, well this person is able to succeed in our courses, as she has demonstrated, she is erally interested as well.</p>
<p>im guessing they would think you are a really promising student who (obviously) wants to attend that school. no college wants to accept at studnet that doesnt really want to attend and in turn wastes their time, so that is also another aspect to this summer college drama that i have spun...</p>