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UChicago Summer Program v. Girls Who Code

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Hello! I'm a high school junior trying to decide which program I should attend this summer before my senior year. If you don't feel like reading my ramblings please feel free to just say which one is a better option (that will look best on my applications). UChi - 3 weeks, sleep on campus, writing class, scholarship, awesome school. Many say summer programs at prestigious universities aren't impressive because many students just pay to get in (5 grand!). However, I applied and received a full scholarship for Hispanic students -- does that help to change admissions officers' perception of summer programs? This perception is an obvious con for me. Also, I am interested in math for my future university studies so this class won't be all that relevant. However, it is a great school and I don't see how it could hurt admissions (especially since I'm going on a scholarship), but maybe it could. GWC - 7 weeks, commute each weekday, coding, opportunities to meet "real" people from the world of code. Again, this would be a free opportunity. 5 possible locations in Chicago meaning only 100 girls total accepted. This one is tricky as I do not know what admissions officers think of this program. It is fairly new, and I fear that it will seem too "trendy"/not taken seriously. This would, however, be more relevant to what I'm interested in studying in the future and even help me in my AP Computer Science class next fall. Only cons are those previously mentioned about unknown perceptions, not from a well-regarded university, etc. Un-university related factors GWC pros: can sleep at my own home (aka able to spend time with friends or volunteering at my food pantry on weeknights), don't have to pay for books (probably just a train card since it will be back and forth Monday through Friday) cons: seven whole weeks/whole summer (goodbye Lollapalooza) but not like summer school so that's good. UChi pros: 3 weeks only, still plenty of time to fit in my volunteering as well as Lollapalooza and stuff. Also, UChicago is a complete dream school of mine and I know I would never be admitted if I were to apply in the future so this kinda feels like a little opportunity to seize. cons: pay for books (could be up to 100 or 200 but if I get crafty I'm sure I can find better prices on my own). I would rather be taking a different class (something math related) so would be going for more of the experience. Sorry for the long post and thanks to anyone who can offer some insight.

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