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@leon
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 • 2 years ago •
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Which computer summer program do you think is worth more than the other?
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If someone don't mind, can you take a few minutes of your time to research Inspirit AI or HS Navigator Young Scholars Programs is better in terms of benefit for a CS or computer engineering major.

Time is no problem for either.

Inspirit AI, however, costs $900 which I don't mind if it's worth that money.

I have been accepted into both programs as well.

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@joy25
18 answers, 26 votes
 • 2 years ago

Hello @leon,

I researched both programs and they both seem great! I think that the HS Navigator Young Scholars Programs covers more topics while Inspirit AI is more focused on AI and CompSci related topics. However, I do think that Inspirit AI seems worth the money because of the smaller class sizes and the mentorship that you're receiving with the program.

On the other hand, if you're weighing in the factor of these programs on your college resume, the HS Navigator Young Scholars Program would look better because it's a free program with a resume instead of a paid program (it seems like it's more work/more impressive to get into a free program than a paid program on a college app).

It's honestly up to you and your goals with these programs. If your goal is to get the most diverse experience and to help boost your college app, then I would recommend the HS Navigator Young scholars Program. If your goal is to get a more in-depth experience with alumni from prestigious schools, then I would recommend the Inspirit AI.

Hope that this helps you, and congrats on getting into both programs!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@leon2 years ago

What's your opinion on doing both of programs? Thank you very much:)

@joy252 years ago [edited]

I think that doing both programs might work if you don't have too much going on this summer. The only thing that might be difficult is that I'm pretty sure that they're both Zoom-like classes, so there might be a bit of a conflict. You can email the program director for both programs to see the schedules & if doing both can work. :)

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@AlexanderOddo
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965 answers, 642 votes
 • 2 years ago

I recommend choosing the HS Navigator Young Scholars Program. The program will stand out more because it involves more practical learning about a wider variety of CS topics. The fact that it is free gives it an edge as well. Beyond the college admissions process, HS Navigator may benefit you more personally because of its focus on career prep. Hope this helps!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@leon2 years ago

Thank you. It helps out a lot.

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@rebecca.dipietro
2 answers, 1 vote
 • 2 years ago

Hi! I honestly don't know much about the pricing, but MIT has a ton of really interesting summer programs depending on what your interests are. Here is a link:

https://mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/summer/

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@leon2 years ago [edited]

The only problem with this is that I would have to go to Massachusetts which I’m not able to and it is at much bigger price. And for the two programs I listed I’ve been accepted into already.

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