<p>Personally, I absolutely loved the idea of the SAGES program when I first heard about it. It allows you to delve deeper into a subject that interests you, and you have a lot of one-on-one time with your instructor. I’m from a small, private school, and we have a similar program (it is optional). As part of my school’s program, you get to work with a teacher and create a new course that the school does not offer. You also get to design the course work and requirements. I loved it because I was able to take Developmental Psychology, which my school did not offer. Anyway, the SAGES program seems pretty similar. I don’t think it will really take away time from his other EC’s (remember, athletes have to take the SAGES program too and they will still have time for practice, school work, fun, ect.). Instead, I think that it will just allow him to be more excited about his school work.</p>