Effect of university-affiliated summer programs on decisions

frazzledazzle
Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:50:37 +0000

I’m wondering how much weight going to an affiliate summer program has on the decision making process. I went to SSP last summer and applied to MIT and CalTech RD. My test scores, ECs, and recs are pretty good but my GPA is horrible. I’m wondering if my participation in SSP could sway the decision in my favor. I know I most likely won’t get in otherwise.

Thanks so much!