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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]But the point isn't always to help with elite admissions, at least not directly.  Many think it worthwhile for DC to be exposed to the campus, stay in the dorm, take a real class or perhaps some limited version but with professors.  There are some programs like that (e.g., Davidson).  Others are more glorified day camps that offer little more than a stay in the dorm with no real academic window into the school.[/quote]

Davidson's July Experience is the rare summer program that actually gives the kids who successfully complete it a leg up when applying for admission to Davidson (especially if they apply Early Decision). The program is run by the Davidson Admissions Office. Along with the 2 classes, the Admissions Office gives helpful workshops on applying to college. My kid was a decent B+/A- student taking a rigorous AP curriculum in a public HS but certainly not anywhere near the top of the class and attended Davidson's JE program pre-covid.  Had a wonderful 3 1/2 weeks and took 2 classes with Davidson professors. Received 2 positive evaluations from those professors and was later accepted ED. Happily at Davidson now! The student counselor in the dorm told the kids off the record that if they successfully complete the program, they'll have a better than 80% chance of acceptance.  Can't say for sure that is true but everyone my kid knows who applied after attending the summer program got in.

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