Once upon a time — long ago, in the dynamics of college admissions — simply attending a university summer program gave your college application an edge. Taking the initiative to spend the summer on academics, often even earning a recommendation letter from a college professor while still in high school, could meaningfully increase your chances of admission — both in general and to the specific university where you studied in the summer.   Many of you are skeptical as to whether this is still...

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