So I did the Stanford Pre-Colligate Institutes, and my dad paid around $3,200 for this. I got in, and the evaluation came in, and these are what I noticed:

Good things in the evaluation

• Successfully completed a Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes course.
• The evaluation explicitly says admission to and completion of the program demonstrate "exceptional academic ability and intellectual curiosity."
• "Active Engagement: Always."
• Consistently participated in discussions.
• Contributions were described as thoughtful, constructive, and respectful.
• Collaborated well with peers.
• Instructor says I provided insightful perspectives during discussions.
• Described as a reliable and positive collaborator.
• Final project demonstrated a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
• Final project was described as well-organized, researched, clear, and compelling.
• "Final Projects, Presentations, and Assignments: Often" rather than rarely or never.

Bad things in the evaluation

• "Skill Development" was marked as "Sometimes" rather than "Often" or "Always."
• Instructor says I demonstrated "minimal growth in critical thinking and subject-specific problem-solving."
• Assignments were submitted late.
• I did not complete the Day 3 Check-in.
• Instructor says the late assignments and missed check-in made it harder to track my progress through the course.

And I'm only panicking because my dad thinks it's now useless and he spent a crap ton of money for no reason, and I'm worrying because he's upset and he spent a bunch of money.

This is coming from a 16 year old junior is that helps anyone at all.

Please let me know!!!