Did you know that 90% of AI summer programs look exactly the same to a college admissions officer? They see the same generic certificates and the same "introductory" coursework on thousands of applications. And usually, they just turn the page. But for a small group of students, the right summer program changes everything. It doesn't just give them a certificate; it gives them proof . It turns a summer of learning into a portfolio of code, real projects, and tangible outcomes