<p>I went to the Air Force Academy’s Summer Seminar between my Junior and Senior years. I’d say that it was really beneficial to get a feel for the caliber of students that were applying there, to see how I’d fit in with other prospects.</p>
<p>They most certainly will help you get in indirectly - you will walk away more passionate about the school and perhaps armed with knowledge beneficial to your application. I suppose you mean directly? I’d say attending one of those programs falls under the domain of demonstrated interest and I believe most schools don’t care about your interest unless you’re a borederline candidate.</p>