What should I choose? (Launch X or YSPA)

Pre-College Issues Summer Programs
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Hello everyone, I am an international student from Kazakhstan and I recently got into Launch X at MIT. I’m still waiting for a decision from SSP (Astrophysics). As SSP is my top priority program, I’m still not committing to Launch X. I’m pretty nervous that I will not get into SSP as I thought of applying to YSPA in the case if I don’t get into SSP. A deadline for me to commit Launch X is March 13th. I was just wondering which of the programs are more prestigious and worthwhile to spend a summer on (YSPA or Launch X). I know that both of the programs are fundamentally different, but I am interested both in entrepreneurship and science.

Thanks for everyone!

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I’ve never heard about YSPA. I think Launch X is much more well-known. However, you shouldn’t pick programs based on prestige. I would recommend choosing a program that you think you’ll learn the most from!