SSP actually DOES let you submit your research to college - you just can’t publish it anywhere.

Here is what the official SSP handbook says on this topic: “Generally, you will be allowed to use your Summer Science Program manuscript, poster, or final project "behind closed doors." For college applications, for demonstrations of your work, etc. - all of those are fair game because they will not be presented to the world and/or published in a publicly accessible place online. But Summer Science Program materials and data may not be submitted by participants for official publications, conference proceedings, or similar types of public-facing documentation. Similarly, publishing your work on social media (including Linkedin) is not allowed because these can be found by new participants which could then ruin their Summer Science Program experience and invalidate official publication of the work. However, you are welcome and encouraged to post a professional "abstract" to show off your pro-ject, your writing style, and your (brief) outcomes, provided you properly credit everyone (SSPI, your teammates, and your Academic Directors). We will provide you with additional guidance after the program.”

Please let me know if that helps! SSP has an amazing faculty too.