<p>Is it a scam? Probably not. I was invited last year, and there is a pretty impressive letter “signed” by the president and you get a fancy certificate or something like that.</p>
<p>Will it be educational? Depends. I’m sure that the trip will be lots of fun and you’ll make new friends and be at least a little inspired…</p>
<p>Will it look impressive on a college application? NO. Really. It won’t. It’s kind of like getting emails from selective colleges - makes you feel good, but doesn’t mean that you’ll get in or that someone who didn’t get it will be accepted over you. It just means that you were in the lucky position for them to get your contact info, and you have 2k to shell out.</p>
<p>Is it worth the money? Well, depends. You could probably travel to DC and have tours for a lot less, but some people find that the overall experience (ie rooming, meeting people, traveling w/group, etc) is worth it.</p>