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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC did a summer program at BU in DC's prospective major. There was some small degree of selectivity, but we mostly chose it because it cost less than similar programs. We knew it wouldn't be particularly helpful to DC's application, but it was still well worth it:
(1) [b]It was a kind of gift for DC's hard work--[/b]DC got to live in Boston for a summer, which was pretty cool. (DC paid about a quarter of the cost.)
(2) It let DC further explore/confirm DC's prospective major, which helped shape DC's college list toward schools strong in that major.
(3) It gave DC a chance to assess BU and whether DC might like a more urban school.
(4) It gave DC to try a mini-version of college, complete with demanding courses, dorms, and a meal plan. This also helped DC in assessing which colleges to apply to because DC had some semblance of experience.

TLDR: I don't think it helped DC's application much (although DC did well), but DC's summer program was helpful in other ways.[/quote]

You think sending your kid to college program to take academic courses during the summer is a “gift” for all their hard work during the school year? What is wrong with relaxing, hanging out with friends, working, etc. during the summer? No wonder these kids are so anxious and miserable. [/quote]

Ignore this comment - my DC also did a program at BU last summer (the RISE program, which was pretty selective) and had an absolute blast. Made amazing friends, loved having a summer of freedom in Boston living in the dorms, and came home with a much better sense of what they wanted to study and where they wanted to apply to college. The negativity on this board never ceases to amaze me. Just move on.[/quote]

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