<p>how much do summer programs play a role in admissions?
like going to colleges for classes or programs etc. do they really matter?</p>
<p>It'll look good in the sense that it shows you did something during the summer, and didn't just sit at home watching TV for two months.</p>
<p>Attending a summer program/taking summer classes at XYZ University usually will not give you an edge in XYZ University's admissions (although I guess you could incorporate aspects of their campus into your "Why XYZ" essay)</p>