<p>Oh, I wasn’t saying suggestions on how to get into harvard. I was just asking If you had ever done or heard about a program that you liked.</p>
<p>PHX, I think you’re repeatedly missing my point (and everyone else’s). What program I like is completely beside the point. You really have to find your thing on your own. Your application has to tell the story of who you are, and show a glimpse of who you think you’ll become. We simply can’t do that for you.</p>
<p>Now, if what you’re trying to do is ask, “Can anyone suggest some productive, worthwhile ways for me to spend a summer?” then maybe some folks can help you, but they’ll need some guidelines. Do you like sports or engineering or politics or learning languages? Where do you live? Can you travel? What can you afford?</p>
<p>I know what I did when I was 16, but that was 31 years ago, so my information isn’t really that I current. </p>
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<p>Like I said in my first point, either humanitarian or business. I can afford it and travel.</p>
<p>Oh…I kind of lose track when I’m on my phone, but I guess you did say that. Sorry.</p>
<p>But my suggestions would still be somewhat out of date.</p>
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<p>I don’t know very many humanity or business programs, but there are a number of science summer programs out there that are highly regarded. The ones that can make a difference for your application are usually completely free of charge and admit participants on a very selective basis, i.e. SSP, TASP, NIH, PROMYS, various research programs, etc. The ones that charge tons of fees are just that, programs that are looking to charge you for the money. </p>
<p>Do something that matters to you. Volunteer, get an internship, find a job, something you wouldn’t ever regret doing whether or not they matter in the application process. In other words, what everyone else has already said. Why keep asking if you don’t take the advice?</p>
<p>I am taking the advice. I’m trying to give myself a lot of options.</p>