<p>So, I am deciding whether to go to Harvard SSP or just take online courses over the summer. At SSP, I would take Multivariable and Intro to Psych, and online I would take Linear Algebra, AP US history, and AP Psych through CTY. Obviously, I save a lot of money through the online option, but my real concern is: which one looks better on college applications?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>
<p>I think applying for more prestigious programs or taking a job looks better.</p>
<p>Is BU’s research internship more prestigious?</p>
<p>I want to stress this:</p>
<p>YOU SHOULDN’T BE DOING SOMETHING JUST BECAUSE IT LOOKS GOOD ON COLLEGE APPS.</p>
<p>If you want to do something, it should be because you truly enjoy it. With that in mind, Harvard SSP is completely pointless - anyone can go there as long as they pay the $$$. It does not look good at all on college apps and only screams “my family is rich”.</p>
<p>I would only go there for the experience. I went there this past summer and I got financial aid for most of it. The classes were great, and living in Cambridge was a ton of fun.</p>
<p>Definitely go there if you want to experience Cambridge/Boston and college, and if you want to take great courses in something you are interested in.</p>