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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have done alumni interviews for a top school for many years. Unclear how much my opinion matters. I generally prefer a kid who works at a camp or scooping ice cream to one doing one of these programs. But I do not view the programs negatively. It is all how it fits into the overall narrative.

I see no harm in doing it at a different school than mine - I likely wouldn't ask, but a simple answer of "I spent the summer at that school but realized I like your school better because of XYZ" or "I chose them for this specific reason" easily explains it - just be prepared to explain.

These programs are much better than teen tours, which are the ultimate sign of privilege. Particularly domestic ones. International ones are very hit or miss.[/quote]

I can see this.  My child goes to a full summer sleepaway camp and I’ve noticed many of the counselors are in or set to go to top colleges, and have been either a camper or camp counselor every yr through middle and high school.  They wouldn’t have been able to do these pre-college programs. I do think it speaks to some resilience and mental fortitude if you can spend 7 weeks without electricity, A/C, or a phone at summer camp wrangling kids and tweens. [/quote]

What camp does your child go to? Sounds awful. Most camps don't have AC but no electricity? Really? Working at a sleepaway camp is great. Day camp is also great. As I mentioned, scooping ice cream or bagging groceries is great.

I was just referring to the fact that they have a job with real accountability, answering to other people, is impressive to me. Much more than claiming to have done critical work at mommy's hedge fund (tell me the name of the fund so I can withdraw my money if a 17 year old is really actively involved) or going on some international trip where it is really just hooking up and drinking.[/quote]

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