<p>I don’t know if you would say LEAD becuase it is really expensive. I think around 5000 and it’s not like LEAD kids all get into UPENN Wharton or anything. </p>
<p>I think it depends on the person. For example, I went to the Skidmore summer pre-college program last year. Even though the program is not very well known, I got a full ride. So, it wasn’t so bad in the end anyway.</p>
<p>Also, your summer program must pertain to your intented major or be something you are interetsed in. RSI is undoubtably great, but also extremely hard to get in. MITES is only for minorites. And SSP is physics and astromony. If you are more interested in Biology and Chemistry, don’t try to forced your way into SSP, it’s really pointless to spend a summer on astromony when you are not even that into it.</p>