<p>I've noticed that a lot of you have been writing stuff like "Yale summer school" or "National Leadership Forum" and stuff like that, but do those things really mean anything? I mean, I got one from Harvard, but I looked at the price tag and realized that it was more expensive than my car. And apparently everybody gets those invites, like a lot of my stupid friends (low scores and stuff) get them. How can something like that be prestigious when you pay $5000 to get in? It seems like the guys with the most money wins, an idea which I loathe. Maybe you guys can answer this question for me.</p>
<p>You're right, summer programs with high price tags don't mean much. Anyone with OK grades can get into the Harvard summer program. Those I know who can afford them don't go, instead they spend summers either going to programs like RSI which are highly selective and free or volunteering if they don't have to make money. 12 of us leave for India to do relief work next week with money we've raised. Many in the group could be kicking back in Cambridge.</p>
<p>If you can get credit from the program, it may not be benefical to your admissions but you will have credits coming in. I know Cornell has a ton of classes in their summer session. Does anyone know how Cornell's summer program is regarded?</p>
<p>hey i got a full ride to Cornell's Summer College and i think it was the difference maker.</p>