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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only kids who participate in these programs are rich kids whose parents wrongly think participating will boost college admissions chances.  Colleges know this, and cater to this demographic.  The programs are cash cows for colleges, and they're happy to take your money.[/quote]

We're not exactly rich, and I also take issue with your assessment. Our kid is participating because they aren't old enough to work, don't want to do an intense sport or outdoor camp this summer, and we have an affinity for the school where they're headed for a few weeks. It's a lot of money, which I am SURE they are happy to take, but it's also just kind of worthwhile for a kid to have a sleep away experience, right? Not all kids want to swim in a lake for two weeks. So while I'm sure there are definitely kids there whose parents want an admissions boost, there are others who just...want to be on a college campus with other kids for how weeks. [/quote]

Meh.  The kid could volunteer or something.  Doesn't need to "practice" living in a dorm -- the real thing will come soon enough.

Besides, you're doing it because you have an "affinity" for the college, as you said.  You're secretly hoping for an admissions boost.  [/quote]

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