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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are considering one of these for our not-so-high performing DS.  If at all we decide to do it, does it make sense for him to go to one at a top school where he doesn't stand a chance of getting in (e.g. Harvard) or go to one where stands a good chance and can talk about it in essays (e.g. GMU)?[/quote]

If he does this he should go to a program that matches his interests. Most of the help in his college essays will be in showing his enthusiasm for a subject rather than the prestige of the college where the program is held. [/quote]

+1 it should be about the quality of the program, will he be doing things he's interested in, who is teaching the classes? My kids both did short summer programs the summer before junior year and the choice was 100% driven by what they wanted to do that summer. DS did one at a college he had no interest in attending. DD did one at a college that might have made her list but in the end did not. But it was a similar type of LAC to where she ended up. Both did talk about those experiences in some supplements re why this major and education goals. The specific college name was irrelevant.

Sure, all else being equal, it would have been nice for them to try out a college they wanted to go via a summer program before senior year (when they had a clear idea of their lists) but their leading choices didn't offer any.
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