<p>My son applied to MITES and EPGY, does anyone have any advice on either program? He has been accepted to EPGY already but we are still waiting to hear from MITES. Does one or the other look better on a college application? Which is more challenging?</p>
<p>MITES is much more selective. EPGY is fun but the experience is definitely completely different–it’s more relaxed, while MITES is going to be fun but more challenging. MITES would probably look nicer on a college app, but that’s not the point of going to a summer program–your son should choose (if he is accepted into both) which program he would most enjoy or benefit from.</p>
<p>When I attended an information session at MIT, the admissions officer told the audience that programs like MITES have lower acceptance rates than that of the MIT undergraduate program. The admissions committee recognizes this, and it will definitely look better on a college application.</p>