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[quote=Anonymous]TIA for any info you can provide. We are kind of new to the college application game and I know things are always in flux. DC is a current sophomore and, in our opinion, could be a viable candidate to go to DH's alma mater -- a T20 that is discussed on this forum quite a bit. Friends of DH have kids who have matriculated to the school and some - not all - did a summer course during high school. Those who did it are convinced it mattered. Those who didn't, don't (obviously).

We are all for DC attending a summer course there and we think they could get a lot out of it. But DC is hesitant. First, their sport (for which they are competitive to play in college - but not at DH's college) is a summer sport, so they are reluctant to take time off. Also, as much as DC would love to go to that school, they understand that, even with greater than qualifying scores, grades, and ECs (so far), it's still a crapshoot -- so they're not sure there's enough juice for the squeeze, if you will.

TLDR: is there an admissions advantage to DC applying for, and attending, the summer program at a T20 for which they already have a legacy hook? Or are these summer programs just a low key money grab by the school to attract interest?[/quote]

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