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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Can anyone recommend a good resource to help identify those summer programs that are excellent experiences for the student?  I have a high school freshman who might be interested in a one or two week program.  Not seeking a hook for admissions -- just an excellent experience for her.  Thank you.  [/quote]

I can't remember the name, but my wife actually found a consultant on the internet of all places who really specialized in these sorts of programs.  She was really very helpful in providing background information - pointing out subtle distinctions.  For example, if you send a child to a program for high school students at a university run by the university, there is usually (some exceptions) far less adult supervision of students.  If it is run by a respectable outside group (like Explo), there can be much more oversight but still plenty of independence OR there can be virtually no independence (one of the DC area computer/tech type programs - can't recall the name).   There are also some programs - this we learned from experience - where there are larger numbers of international students from very wealthy families who may bring a degree of "sophistication" beyond what a parent may want for a 10th grader.  Due diligence is key.     [/quote]

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