<p>Oh, I forgot to mention tho that the real benefit of going to the summer programs isnt necessarily the research experience, which as you know you can get anywhere. The real reason why you want to go to these summer programs is the overall experience, the living away from home, running around a college campus as if you were in college, chilling with brilliant kids who share the same passion for science as you. Its really a great experience, but I personally don’t think its going to benefit you the most for college admissions.</p>