<p>This article may give you more information since LeadAmerica is a for profit company like the Youth Conference program. <a href=“Congratulations! You Are Nominated. It’s an Honor. (It’s a Sales Pitch.) - The New York Times”>Congratulations! You Are Nominated. It’s an Honor. (It’s a Sales Pitch.) - The New York Times;
<p>As a previous poster has said-the better programs are those that truly have a competitive selection process and are either free or at a reduced cost. For example a program like SAMS orTelluride or Cosmos. Many of these programs are discussed here on CC. </p>
<p>There may still be a benefit from attending a LEADAmerica program where it fosters an interest in a student but as far as helping in college admissions or college credit-most admissions offices look at such experiences as simply one purchased by a “rich” family.</p>