A quick summary…Pick a great senior year schedule.  Do well on May and June tests.  Plan a busy, interactive summer. May 3rd is deadline for June 8 ACT. May 7 is deadline for June 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Meet with your counselor to develop/refine your college list. Visit and research colleges.

1.     Academics

1. Senior year—Pick a rigorous 12^th grade schedule.

• Choose senior year courses that push you further. AP and honors classes
• If you stop a foreign language or math, remember, colleges have placement tests and they are harder if you don’t take a class senior year.
• If you do stop a content area, you should take an elective in its place.
• Colleges are very worried about kids who take light senior years.
• Remember you must keep grades high all year most colleges ask for 1^st semester grades and often take back admissions if second semester grades go down.

If you can’t find summer classes at your school or district, consider

• Adult Schools
• Online courses
• Regular four-year university classes-many have regular summer sessions.
• Extension courses that provide regular transfer/college credits.
• Community colleges, if you’re lucky try to find one that is taking high school kids.

2.     Test Readiness and Taking

Remember, you can take each test—SAT, SAT Subject Test, and Act—twice for free if you get fee waivers. You can’t take the SAT and Subject Tests on the same date. Remember, you get to send out your own scores.

      SAT

• May 4 is here…Take a candy bar or something sweet to energize you during the test.
• May 7 is the registration date for the June 1 SATS. http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates

SAT Subject Tests

• May 7 is the registration date for the June 1 SAT Subject Tests
• Remember, the UCs no longer require them but why not?
• Take up to three of the one hour tests.
• Take US History, Math 2, and Literature. There are several other choices.

ACT

• May 3 is the deadline for the June 8 ACT   http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html

3.     Summer Plans

• You need to be busy this summer. Colleges do not understand high school juniors who do not use their summers productively.
• Plan to do something at least 30 to 40 hours a week.
• Get a job. Any job counts. Use connections.
• Volunteer. Any volunteer position counts. Ideally, find one that pushes your interests further.
• Intern. Again use connections.  Follow your passions.
• Take Classes.
• Making Up. Take summer classes to make up any missed or failed classes. Districts have very few classes. So sign up now.
• Moving forward. Take classes at a community college or local colleges

4.     Meet with Your Counselor

• Go over your current list of colleges
• Get some more colleges to research
• Develop a strategy for picking teachers to write recommendations.
• If any teacher is leaving, get his or her email address for recommendations

5.     Research and Visit College Visits

• Sign up for Unigo. This free site sends out weekly tips and college profiles that are hip, interesting, and helpful. http://www.unigo.com/
• Sign up for Princeton Review’s college major finder. It sends you lists of colleges that match your major interests. http://www.princetonreview.com/majors.aspx
• Buy The College Finder by Steven Antonoff. It lists colleges by a million interests topics and themes.
• If you’re a first generation college goer, become an I’m First member and get free resources and links to colleges that want you. http://www.imfirst.org/?legacy=csopportunity.org
• Go to College GreenLight and get free online help with finding colleges that want you and manage your application process for free. http://www.collegegreenlight.com
• If your school uses Naviance, make sure you have an active account and start using the many resources, including the resume builder and college research functions.

 

 

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Don’t Wait to Get Off a College Wait list: 10 Proactive Tips

 Congratulations for making it this far in the college admissions process. You will most likely have many good colleges options already or on the way, but if you really want to go to a college that waitlisted you, follow as many of these 10 tips as possible. Do not do this for a school you will not attend. Colleges often take kids off waitlists who can afford to pay outright, have special connections, fulfill regional needs, or make a spectacular case. Remember, spots only open if the college has available spaces, and colleges are keeping longer waitlists than ever.

1. Be happy with another college to which you got accepted. Because if these tips don’t work, you can and will find happiness at another school. Many, many students do and never look back.

2. Make sure you accept the waitlist invitation. It is no longer assumed you will accept so send in the waitlist acceptance form ASAP.

3.  Follow the psychology of the admissions timeline. Admissions officers are now actively courting the students they accepted. They are not thinking about anything else. So do not bother the admissions office of the waitlisted school in early to mid-April, but get materials ready and make sure you meet all deadlines. Even if they don’t want to accept any additional info, try to get them new information when the time is right towards the middle to end of the month of April. Once kids accept or don’t accept, they will go into waitlist consideration mode to fill outstanding spaces–late April to late summer. That will happen this year for sure at many colleges as more kids than ever applied to multiple colleges.

4. Write a letter or email to the Admissions Committee. Find the right admissions officer to communicate with. Stress your interest in your waitlisted institution and why you feel you are still an appropriate candidate for admissions. Consider this a cover letter to your overall waitlist application. Do not restate all that you said earlier in your application. But really express passionately your commitment to the campus. Talk about what is new since you applied-senior year grades and major academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Commit to going there if you get off. You can even mention where else you got in if these schools are peers or close matches to the waitlisted school.

5. Ask a senior year teacher, who has not already written you a letter to this school, to write you a letter of recommendation. This letter should really emphasize your academic talents this year in that class and why you will thrive at that college.

6. Get an updated letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor or even have your counselor contact the school personally.

7. Contact your alumni interviewer–if you think you had a good interview…Thank the interviewer again and then ask for any advice about moving from waitlist to admissions.

8. If you can, visit the institution one more time and revisit the admissions office to remind them of your interest. Contact anyone in the admissions office whom you met in person or via email.

9. Do not ask people who do not have major contacts with school to contact school. Do not have anyone other than school teachers and officials write letters. The only other exception would be someone for whom you did a major project this year…volunteer leader, youth group…only someone who can attest to new work this year and who knows you really, really well.

10. Please find happiness in your choices, please, please, please. There are so many great colleges that want you now. Discover what makes them great colleges for you. 

Thanks to JHU for many of the ideas included in this note.

 

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All day today and yesterday, I have talked, emailed, and texted with teens and their parents about college decisions, many of which have cut the high school seniors to the core. Most have been admitted to several amazing colleges. Yet the pain of their rejections seems to prevail.

These are the parents and children that I have been speaking to all year about the unlikeness of their children getting into many of the schools on their lists. The college admissions process is more brutal than ever.

Selective colleges around the country experienced another dramatic increase in application numbers for the class of 2017, leaving even more room for rejections, the rejections of talented, spectacular students. Sadly, numbers don’t lie. New York University apps went up 17 percent, Tufts University apps increased 11 percent, and the University of Chicago apps skyrocketed 20 percent. Public universities also saw record numbers of applications as the escalating price of college has driven students to apply to several more colleges than usual. The Ivy League admitted fewer students than ever, making other colleges even more competitive.

These stats didn’t mean that their children shouldn’t apply. It just meant they should have applied with their eyes wide open.

However, many parents, their children’s rightful advocates, have held unrealistic expectations despite evidence — statistical and qualitative — that their children would most likely not get into some of the top colleges on their lists.

Yet, these high school seniors have outstanding choices. We need to help our high school seniors make some college acceptance lemonade.

One young lady I know got admitted to Wellesley College and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Another got into George Washington University and NYU-Poly, while another got accepted to Point Park University’s Conservatory of Performing Arts and the University of Oklahoma’s musical theatre program. These students have wonderful choices, and yet they are not as happy as they should be. They believe they should have had better options.

Those feelings are natural, temporarily. No one likes rejection. So it’s our job to help guide and focus these students. They were admitted to wonderful college with great professors, amazing study abroad opportunities, specialized internships, and other programs that will make other students jealous. No college is so unique that attending it will limit a student’s future, except maybe the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College. And yet even clowns from different backgrounds make it into the Big Top.

These students have great options. The University of California Santa Cruz, for examples, allows students to conduct unique research projects with a team of professors on college retention rates. NYU-Poly offers students the ability to work in four cutting edge labs, while Point Park provides students with access to its Pittsburgh Playhouse with three student companies and 18 annual productions.

So go visit the colleges that want your children. Some will even fly your kids into visit for free, while others will offer merit scholarships. Help your seniors see how the colleges that admitted them will help them experience the joys of higher education in astonishing ways.

Yes, some students will go to community college — by default. Others will plan to transfer from their four-year college from day one. These are students for whom I feel sorry, as we are not encouraging them to discover, imagine, and taste the lemonade in the colleges that have accepted them.

Now let’s start our difficult, yet irreplaceable jobs as parents, mentors, and counselors. I make really tasty pink lemonade.

 

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The University of California received a record number of applications this year. Each campus admits its own class and notifies students separately. Here are the dates for the students planning to enter as freshmen and transfers for the fall of 2013. We follow with info on the complex waitlist and appeal processes.

Admission decisions

A few UC campuses already have started sending out freshman admission decisions on a rolling basis, with other campuses soon to follow.  Below is a list of admissions decision release dates by campus for both freshmen and transfers.  Please note that these dates may be subject to change:

Freshman            Transfer

Berkeley              3/28                      4/26

Davis                   3/15                       4/19

Irvine              first week Feb. rolling    first week March rolling

Los Angeles       3/22                      4/19

Merced                2/15 rolling          3/01 rolling

Riverside            2/01 rolling          3/01 rolling

San Diego           3/16                       3/16 rolling

Santa Barbara    3/19                      3/19 rolling

Santa Cruz           3/15       3/17 rolling

Waitlists

All campuses, except Merced and possibly Berkeley, will use waitlists for their freshman pools. Davis, Irvine and San Diego will have a transfer waitlist, and Riverside will have a transfer waitlist for a small population of applicants. Santa Barbara is considering the option for transfers.

What students need to know:

•             They might receive waitlist offers from more than one campus. Students can be on more than one waitlist, but they will only be allowed to accept one offer for admission. Waitlist offers will be made by the end of March for freshman applicants and the end of April for transfers.

•             Once offered a spot on a waitlist, students must opt in by the stated deadline. Instructions for doing so will be included with the waitlist notification.

o             Freshman applicants:

•             Waitlist offers will be made by the end of March.

•             The waitlist opt-in deadline is April 15 (for all participating campuses).

•             Waitlist notification status will be made no later than June 1.

o             Transfers

•             Waitlist offers will be made by the end of April.

•             The waitlist opt-in deadline is May 15 (for the participating campuses: Davis, Irvine and San Diego) .

•             Waitlist notification status will be made no later than July 1.

•             UC campuses strictly adhere to all stated deadlines.

•             Even if they accept a waitlist offer at a UC campus (or several), students should submit a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) by the stated deadline to a UC campus, or other institution to which they have been accepted, to ensure they have a place to attend in the fall. If they later accept an offer of admission from a UC campus where they have been waitlisted, they will forfeit their deposit at the first campus and must submit an additional SIR and enrollment deposit.

•             UC Santa Barbara will send preliminary financial aid awards to students who opt in to the waitlist. UCLA and UC San Diego will provide financial aid awards once students are admitted from the waitlist.  For all other campuses, preliminary awards will be sent at the time students are notified of waitlist offers.

•             SIRs of waitlisted students will be considered on time for purposes of housing and orientation, provided they are submitted by the deadline stated in the offer of admission.

•             California applicants who are guaranteed admission through ELC or the statewide admission index, and don’t receive an admission offer from any campus to which they applied, will be in the referral pool even if they are on the waitlist at another campus.

Appeals

•             Campuses will still consider appeals received by the deadlines specified below. Applicants who feel they have grounds for an appeal should submit one, but they should keep in mind that the purpose of the appeal process is to address compelling new information or correct a possible oversight in the initial review. Students cannot appeal for a spot on the waitlist.

o             Freshman appeal deadline: April 15 (March 29 for Santa Cruz)

o             Transfer appeal deadline: May 15 (before May 15 for Santa Cruz)

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This is a time of agonized waiting for many high school seniors. They have submitted their college applications and supporting materials. Now their fate lies in the hands of admissions officers who are busily reading through applications. During this often agonized waiting game, students, families, and schools can use this time wisely. Here are some tips.

1. Check that that college files are complete. Check your status regularly. Colleges will send you unique ways to track your applications. Check right now that everything is complete. It would be a shame to miss out on admissions because a college didn’t get your first semester grades or your final set of test scores. Colleges will also communicate your acceptances and other key information via their sites. Check them regularly.
2. Complete all financial aid applications now. March 2 is the major deadline for the FAFSA and many state grants, and the sooner you submit them the better. Please beg your family to provide all their financial information now as waiting will significantly reduce potential aid you can receive.
3. Apply for scholarships and contests. You have written application essays. Don’t let them get moldy. Use them again for scholarships. Apply for at least two. Visit college websites for merit scholarships. Find local ones for students in your area. Be creative. You can even submit your essays to writing competitions.
4. Submit any necessary updates. If you were deferred to a college, send them an updated email or letter. Send in another letter of recommendation. Keep in constant contact. February is a great month for a final contact with some great news or update. If you changed spring classes, you also need to contact schools.
5. Keep grades high; don’t fall victim to senioritis.  I know it’s tempting to fall victim to senioritis. But fight it off. Keep working and doing your best. Colleges will see your spring grades. While they expect some small slips, they have no empathy for dramatic plunges. Teachers, parents, and counselors should be in constant contact. Don’t assume everyone is on the same page. Prevent disasters early. I have known several kids who lost their spots because they entered the black hole of senioritis, and no one intervened.
6. Prepare for April college visits.  You will most likely get accepted to several colleges. Prepare to visit them in April before the national May 1 intent to register deadline. The colleges will have open houses. You can spend the night in dorms, visit classes, and meet currents students. Plan ahead.
7. Apply for honors programs. Many colleges on your list have honors programs that have winter and spring deadlines.  Apply now, and you can get priority enrollment, housing, and other benefits.
8. Plan active summers. This is the time to plan for your summer. What are your goals? Do you want to work? Do you want to be a camp counselor? Do you want to do an internship?  If you’re planning on going to community college or transferring, this is the time to do something career related or to take classes. There are many great opportunities for all high school graduates.
9. Consider a gap year. Yes, you are about to complete high school. You may be burned out or just eager for a change. A gap year may truly benefit you. You can experience something new and enter college refreshed. I know a teenager who is trekking through New Zealand as we speak. He will be attending Stanford next fall as a freshman after also completing an art internship. There are many programs that are no cost as well including City Year). Teen Life has a great set of resources for those interested: https://www.teenlife.com/pages/gap-year-programs/
10. Leave a legacy. Think about what your high school or places of community service. Could it use any additional resources? Could you prepare younger students to take over your groups? What can you do to help leave your high school or community stronger than ever? Plan a fundraiser. Do some significant training. Become a peer college counselor and motivate your students.

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As you are sitting in your English senior class, you start to think about your college life ahead. As you’re making preparations to your new life in college, you start to get nervous about how life in college will be. As a freshman fresh out of high school, there are going to be some few tips and advice you might consider before you start your first day of your new life. So as you are getting ready for applying to and attending at Cal State, you should apply for EOP.

I know the value of EOP because EOP enabled me to now be a third year, pre-med student at Cal State LA. I’m the first in my family to go to college!!!: Here my six reasons you should apply.

1. You MUST Join EOP. This program helps you in several academics by providing tutoring for your critical thinking classes. EOP is a huge help in your college life because it helps you financially and academically. It allows you to take free tutoring classes without charge in a face to face method, and it also provides you with the enough tools to make smart choices throughout your career.
2. You’ll be able to make acquaintances through EOP. It helps to join programs in campus because you make connections and friendships that could last you a lifetime.
3. You will be first priority in registrations. When students register for classes each quarter they have to deal with compete with other people for classes. If you are in EOP however, you will not have to an imbalanced schedule or have to take the worst classes just because you weren’t able to have enough time. EOP lets you register for classes a week ahead of everyone else making it easier to make year schedule a delight.
4. You will improve as a student. When you have help from EOP you are given a lot of helpful resources to make your academics a lot easier, trust me. I had a lot of trouble with math in my first year, so having EOP as a helping hand I was able to take study group courses for my math courses which made it a lot easier to understand the material.
5. You will have helpful workshops. EOP offers workshops for students to get an idea of how the campus life is and benefits they have when being part of the program. EOP also offers these workshops, to inform students of how to get ahead of the game. More informative workshops about the school, makes college less stressful.
6. You will have money in the bank. As a member of EOP you will also be given financial aid that can help a lot in your college expenses. You might think that all your college expenses will be covered by the FASFA, but trust me, a little more helps. If your planning on commuting to campus, a little more in your pockets will be able to pay for you transportation which is a big part in being a college student: getting to class on time. You will also be able to pay for your book and will not have to stress about borrowing a friends book or taking one out of the library. It will allow you to have enough money for school supplies that you might need in a daily basis. Lastly. You will have money to purchase snacks, which is a big part in being a healthy college student, being sick make learning a tough job.

Remember, as you are planning this once in a lifetime experience, think about joining this helpful program that does not hurt you, but benefits you in a positive way. Having a helping hand in college makes it easier for you to get to know the campus and the great people who help in thrive. SO FILL OUT YOUR EOP APPLICATION NOW.

 

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There are dozens of colleges who will pay for diverse high school students to visit them. Here is the alphabetical list.  Some deadlines are coming up quickly. I wish more would wait until late August so all kids can have access but here we go. Let me know if you want to add your college to the list.

Fall 2012 Diversity College Visits.

Many colleges are hosting diversity college visits this fall. Some deadlines have passed, but if you’re interested still APPLY.

• *(D)= The college has a diversity weekend that covers all costs. These programs are competitive and require applications.
• * The college can cover expenses for traditional weekend programs.
• (D) = diversity weekend with no transportation costs.

Gray highlighting is current for 2012-2013

Yellow highlighting- there is an event for 2012-20-13, but no set date or no set deadline for app. Info to be posted soon. Verified event.

Diversity College Weekends

*(D) Amherst College

 Amherst, Massachusetts

Program: Diversity Open-house Weekends: September 22-24, October 20-22

Application deadlines: The application deadline for both DIVOH weekends is August 15, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. (EST).

• Only high school students who are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents and who will be seniors in the fall of 2012 are eligible to apply.
• To be considered, you must submit a completed online application which includes standardized test results, a high school transcript (through the end of junior year), and a short essay response.
• Students selected to visit Amherst for a DIVOH weekend will receive 100% of round-trip transportation costs (airline, bus, or train) for DIVOH attendance and will be hosted on campus by current students. Typically, seventy-five percent of the students who attend one of our DIVOH programs choose to apply to Amherst, although they are under no obligation to do so. A fee waiver of the $60 application fee is provided to all students invited to attend a DIVOH weekend. Some students who apply to the Open House will also receive a waiver for the Amherst College $60 application fee in order to encourage their applications to Amherst, regardless of whether they are invited to attend the Open House.
• To get application, go to https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/divoh
• Amherst College

Office of Admission

220 South Pleasant Street

Amherst, MA 01002

(413) 542-2328 Phone

(413) 542-2040 Fax

www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity For more information, visit https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/divoh

 

* (D) Barnard College

New York, New York

Program: Sunday, October 21, 2012 (BARNARD BOUND – by invitation only)

• Requirements: Student application, Adviser Nomination Form, and transcript
• Monday, October 22, 2012 (OPEN HOUSE – open to all interested students)

Application deadline: September 14, 2012.

For more info, visit- http://barnard.edu/node/6934

• Student Application is available. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGRMNzd1aXlZa1dneHNHNUhWcFRwNUE6MQ#gid=0
• Mandatory Advisor/mentor nomination form. https://barnard.edu/sites/default/files/inline/adviserform_0.pdf
• Transcript must also be sent. Can be unofficial.
  • Program Contacts: Jess Lee
    Associate Director of Admissions
    Barnard College
    3009 Broadway
    New York, NY 10027
    Phone 212-854-2014
    jlee@barnard.edu
  • For general inquiries, you may also email admissions@barnard.edu

 

*(D) Bates College

Lewiston, Maine

Program: Prologue to Bates: Prologue I: October 7-9 or Prologue II: November 11-

Application deadline: September 7, 2012 for October 7-9 Visit.

Application deadline: October 1, 2012 for November 11-13 Visit.

• You can find the application at: http://www.bates.edu/admission/prologue/
• Scholarships are offered to students who apply for a travel scholarship on the application. Parents can also apply to come.
• Bates Office of Admission

Phone: 1-855-BATES55 (1-855-228-3755)

admission@bates.edu

 

*(D) Beloit College

St. Beloit, Wisconsin

• Program: Summer Days: July 27, and August 17. Autumn Visit Days: September 22, October 8, and October 27, and Admitted Student Open House in the Spring that offers fly-ins

Deadlines: Summer application went online May 9. Online registration will be available six weeks in advance of each event. Make sure to register. http://www.beloit.edu/prospective/visit/visitdayprograms

• For more information, email Robin Hamilton: hamiltonr@beloit.edu

 

*(D ) Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

Program: Explore Bowdoin; September 20-23, 2012 and November 1-4 2012 (Note: November 3 is SAT date)

Application Deadline: August 24 and September 28, respectively.

• http://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/explore/index.shtml
• Application: https://bowdoincollege.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bEqKB9crs6bgGTa
• For any questions about the program call or email Claudia Marroquin at (207) 725-3066

 

*(D) Brandeis University

 Waltham, Massachusetts

Program: SEED-Students Exploring and Embracing Diversity, Nov 10, 2012

Application deadlines: TBD. Students notified on rolling basis

• There is an application to fill up but it will not be available until the 2^nd week of August. Visit www.brandeis.edu/seed to see if the site for SEED has been launched, along with the application.

• Fax: 781-736-3536

•  Mail:

• Brandeis University

Undergraduate Admissions
MS 003
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02454

admissions@brandeis.edu

• Students go to special program on 11/10 and then spend the night and attend Fall Preview Day the next day.
• All expense paid trip to campus and back.

If you have any questions, please contact Jared Rivers at-

Email: jriv@brandeis.edu

 

*(D) Bryn Mawr

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Program: Bryn Mawr by Day, Oct 8 and Nov 12, 2012 (9:30am-2pm)

• Please register early at http://brynmawr.edu/admissions/by-day/index.html

Deadlines: Bryn Mawr by Night (overnight program), three dates with three different foci

• · IMAGINE (Humanities Focus)- Sept 27-28
  • Register by Sept 18^th at:

http://brynmawr.edu/admissions/by-night/arts/index.html

• · INVESTIGATE (Women in math and science)- Oct 23-24
  • Register by Oct 17^th at:

http://brynmawr.edu/admissions/by-night/science/index.html

• · ELECTION 2012 (Politics, History, and Public Service), Nov 6-7
  • Register by Oct 30^th at:

http://brynmawr.edu/admissions/by-night/election/index.html

For more information please visit http://brynmawr.edu/admissions/visit/index.html

Bryn Mawr College
101 North Merion Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-526-5151 – phone
610-526-7471 – fax

 

*(D) Carleton College

 Northfield, Minnesota

Program: Taste of Carleton, Thursday, October 25-Saturday, October 27, 2012

Deadlines:   Applications are being updated for 2012

• Out-of-StateApplication (non-Minnesota residents) (Deadline: September)
• MinnesotaApplication (Minnesota residents) (Deadline: October
• Nomination and invitation process necessary for attending
• Nominations can still be done regardless of the deadline listed online. Follow this link to nominate a student(s)-  www.go.carleton.edu/TOC
• Mail applications to:

Carleton College?Office of Admissions?100 South College Street?Northfield, MN 55057

• Questions?  Concerns?

Contact Carla Zelada or Stefani Tran at 800-995-2275 or emailtoc@carleton.edu.

• For more information and to check for the updated application, visit:https://apps.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/TOC/

 

*(D) Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Program: Celebration of Diversity Weekend- November 10-12, January 19-21

 Deadlines: Registration will be available in September

• Requirements: have at least a 3.3 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale and at least a combined SAT score of 1700 or ACT score of 25.
• For more information http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/admission/cod/

Program: Sleeping Bag Weekend-

• October 14-15
• October 28-19
• November 11-12
• January 20-21

Deadlines: Registration will be available in August

• For more info, visit http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/admission/sbw/

• Students with financial need: You may qualify for travel assistance, if you meet the requirements.  Please indicate your need for travel assistance when registering.
• Visit http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/admission/cod/travel.html

for further conditions for receiving travel assistance.

• Contact the Admissions Office if you have any questions

 

(*D) College of Charleston

Charleston, SC

 Program: M.O.V.E., the Multicultural Overnight Visit Experience, Sept 21-22, Oct 19-20, Nov 2-3, Nov 16-17

Deadline: Not known, but ASAP since space is limited

• Visit http://admissions.cofc.edu/explorethecollege/events/moveovernight.phpfor more info and MOVE application.
  • Take part in a class visit.
  • Be hosted by an outstanding currently enrolled minority student.
  • Meet other currently enrolled students and interested students like yourself.
  • Stay overnight in one of our eight residence halls.
  • Learn about our pre-professional programs and proximity to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Charleston School of Law.
  • Experience our active college community.
  • Have the opportunity to ask lots of questions, including questions about being a minority student on campus.
  • Requires student application, parental application, and medical consent
  • Submit your completed application to Debbie Counts, Office of Admissions, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC 29424 or FAX to 843.953.7461
  • For more information, contact Debbie Counts at countsd@cofc.edu or 843.953.4954.

Other Events:

• (D) AALANA – October 20, 2012
•  You can register here http://admissions.cofc.edu/forms/form-aalanapreviewdayregistration.phpThis is a one-day event, but you can stay overnight if you register for MOVE, which takes place at the same time in Oct.
• Visit http://admissions.cofc.edu/explorethecollege/events/aalanapreviewday.php for more info, or contact Debbie Counts (same as for MOVE)

Fall Open House – November 3, 2012

Junior Preview (for high school juniors) – April 20, 2013

• For general info on events, visit http://admissions.cofc.edu/explorethecollege/events/index.php

 

*(D)Colgate University

Hamilton, New York

Program: Multicultural Open house, October 21-22, 2012

Deadlines: Application must be received no later than October 5, 2012

• You can find the application here: http://offices.colgate.edu/admission/Open%20House/Open%20House%20Application%202012.htm and you will be notified of your admission to the event via email.
• Space is limited and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply ASAP.
• If you have any questions, visit http://www.colgate.edu/admission/diversityandadmission/openhouse or contact the Office of Admission at (315) 228-7401 or via e-mail at admission@colgate.edu.
• Travel assistance available for a limited number of students who demonstrate need. Indicate need on application. If you have any further questions regarding travel assistance, contact the Office of Admission at (315) 228-7401.

 

*(D) Colorado College

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Program: Multicultural Open House, November 10-12

Application opens August 1st, 2012. Deadline: October 10^th.

• For more info, visit: http://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/introduceyourself/visit/multiculturalopenhouse/
• If you are accepted to attend the event, Colorado College will pay your transportation expenses (airfare or mileage or gas) up to $500. If you travel with one or both of your parents, we offer an additional subsidy, of up to $500, for their transportation expenses and provide complimentary accommodations at a nearby hotel.
• If you have questions, please contact Amy Lareau, Admission Counselor at: (719) 389-6062 or Amy.Lareau@ColoradoCollege.edu or Anna Jaquez, Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid at: (719) 389-6944 or Anna.Jaquez@ColoradoCollege.edu or Blake Hammond, Admission Counselor at: (719) 389-6054 or Blake.Hammond@ColoradoCollege.edu.

 

*(D) Connecticut College

New London, Connecticut

Program:  Explorer Weekend- Oct. 6-8, 2012, and Nov. 3-5, 2012.

Deadlines: For priority consideration, please submit this online application and your high school transcript by September 14, 2012.

• You may fax your transcript to (860)439-4301 or mail it to Connecticut College, Office of Admission, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320.
• For more info and the application- http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/explore-weekend.htm
• You can request travel assistance on the application.
• For questions, please contact Will Tran, assistant director of admission
  Telephone: (860)439-2208
  Fax: (860)439-4301
  william.tran@conncoll.edu

Program: Fall Open House will take place on Monday, October 8, 2012

http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/fall-open-house.htm

 

*(D) Cornell University-

Ithaca, NY

Programs:      Fall Diversity Hosting Weekend (Fall DHW) and Women in Engineering Program:    (WIE        Program)-both through the College of Engineering at Cornell- September 27-29, 2012

Application Deadline WIE: August 1, 2012 (closed)

• Women in Engineering Program:  www.engineering.cornell.edu/wieprogram

Application Deadline DHW: extended to August 15^th

• Fall Diversity Hosting Weekend: www.engineering.cornell.edu/falldhw

• Fall DHW is a co-ed program that focuses on students that identify with backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in engineering (African American/Black, Latino/a, and Native American), while the focus of the WIE Program is the experience of all women engineers at Cornell. Students selected for either program will have the opportunity to stay in a residence hall with a current student; learn details about the admission process; participate in interactive lab demonstrations; interact with faculty, staff, and students; and engage with members of several of our award-winning engineering student organizations. Participation in one of these programs is a great way for students to learn more about what Cornell has to offer aspiring engineers!
• Required application, high school transcript and high school profile.
• If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Engineering Admissions
  office via email at engr_admissions@cornell.edu<mailto:engr_admissions@cornell.edu>
  and include “Fall Hosting” in the subject heading or call their office at (607) 255-5008.

 

*(D) Dartmouth

Hanover, NH

Programs: Dartmouth Bound-Summer Program, July 29th – August 1st, 2012.

Native American Community, SAME

Program Deadlines: May 21, 2012. Check next May for next year’s program

• BOTH DEADLINES HAVE PASSED.
• There are daily activities such as tours, info sessions, and student forums. Visit http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/visit/plan/ to sign up for any.

 

* Davidson College

Davidson, NC

Program: Discover Davidson I, Sept 22 and Discover Davidson II, Oct 21

Application Deadlines:      REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN SUMMER 2012

• Please visit http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x7258.xml for updated information on how to register/apply.
• Other events can be found here http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x6436.xml

Program: Fall Overnight visits, September 13^th, September 27^th, October 4^th, November 1^st, November 8th

• Register 5 days in advance here: http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x6437.xml

 

*(D) Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA

Program: Collegiate Leadership Summit- Fall Session 1: Monday, October 22nd to Tuesday, October 23^rd; Fall Session 2: Monday, November 12th to Tuesday, November 13

Deadlines:      The nomination deadline for the Fall Session 1 program is Sunday, September 23, 2012.

The nomination deadline for the Fall Session 2 program is Sunday, October 14, 2012.

• The cost of travel and attendance is covered by the College, and each year (6) participants are offered full-tuition scholarships to attend F&M.
•  
• Students must be nominated to apply and participate.

The nominees should meet the following requirements:

* A minimum GPA of 3.3 in rigorous classes
* Must be of a background underrepresented in higher education
* Must have demonstrated leadership in his or her school or community

* Must be seniors in the fall

• Counselors, teachers, or staff members of community organizations

To nominate a student, please visit http://forms.fandm.edu/mach/view.php?id=77

• For more information, visit http://www.fandm.edu/summit or contact Chiquita Geldorp at cls@fandm.edu or 717-291-4190

 

*(D)George Washington University- CALLED. NO INFO YET ON DATES. 8/3

Washington, DC

Program: Multicultural Open Houses: Fall and Spring (Dates not available yet)

April 14, 2012

Deadlines:      April 7, 2012 (Check next year in spring)

• To register, visit: https://gwapplication.gwu.edu/login/login.cfm and create an account, then RSVP to this event.

• If you require travel assistance, please indicate the need when registering. There is a limited number of travel assistance scholarships. GW will provide a limited number of travel assistance scholarships.  You can access the Travel Grant Application here.

• For more information, visit: http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/visitgw/openhousesevents/multiculturalopenhouses
• Please register by April 7, 2012  through the GW Admissions Activity Center.

 

(*D) Grinnell College

Grinnell, Iowa

Program: 2012 Diversity Preview Program, Oct 4-6, 2012

Deadline for application: September 5^th, 2012

• You can find the app online here: https://admission.grinnell.edu/register/GDPP or you can submit it via fax or mail.

• In addition to app, please submit the following by the above postmark deadline
  • A high school transcript
  • An official SAT or ACT score
  • An activities resume.

• Materials can be faxed: (641) 269-4800 or sent by US Mail to Grinnell College, Office of Admission – GDPP, 1103 Park St., Grinnell, IA 50112

• For more info, visit http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/visit/gdpp or contact Patty Amador-Lacson, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment, at 800-247-0113 or by email amadorla@grinnell.edu.

*(D) Gustavus Adolpus

St. Peter, MN

Program: Fly-in Program- December 2-4 and March 17-19

Application Deadline:   Please check for updates at http://admission.gustavus.edu/admissions/visit/flyin.asp BY THE END OF AUG INFO WILL BE UPDATED ONLINE. Last year deadline was November 1 for December visit.

• APPLICATION WILL BE DUE AT LATEST A MONTH IN ADVANCE. YOU MUST ALSO APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS BY THE GIVEN DEADLINE.
• What to expect:
• For those who live more than 400 miles from St. Peter, Minnesota, the fly-in program would include:
  • The cost of the flight
  • Transportation to and from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
  • Overnight accommodations with current Gustavus students
  • Meals in the Gustavus Market Place
  • Sitting in on classes
  • Meeting with professors, coaches or conductors.

Students interested in our fly-in program should:

• Be high school seniors,
• Complete an ApplicationforAdmission by the deadline listed next to the fly-in dates (TBD)
• Complete the fly-inprogramapplication and be approved by the office for the program.

 

*(D) Hamilton College

Clinton, New York

Program: Diversity Overnight, September 30^th-October 1^st

Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12th.

• Prospective seniors can apply in the beginning of their fall semester by completing the application at: http://www.hamilton.edu/admission/diversityovernight
• Please fax a copy of your high school transcript with senior year courses and standardized test scores to the attention of Brianna McRae at 315-859-4457.
• Hamilton College offers travel reimbursement to a limited number of students who are unable to visit campus without financial assistance. Interested students should contact our office at admission@hamilton.edu

 

*(D) Harvey Mudd College

Claremont, CA

Program: Fall Future Achievers in Science and Technology Program (FAST): September 14-15 2012

Application Deadline: August 13^th

• For more information about the program and for the application, visit- http://www.hmc.edu/admission1/fastprogram/fast1/fallfast.html
• Travel accommodations (if applicable) are available.  Participants will also receive a Fee Waiver for an HMC Freshman application
• There is also a Junior Fast program in the spring http://www.hmc.edu/admission1/fastprogram/fast1/about.html

(D) College of Holy Cross

Worcester, Massachusetts

Program: Fall Open House, Sunday, September 30th and Sunday, November 11th.?

Application Deadlines:          Online registration will be available beginning September 1st.

• Please call the main office (508-793-2443) with any questions. For more information, visit http://admissions.holycross.edu/visiting/fall-open-houses

(D) Program: Perspectives Overnight Program, November 10-12.

Application Deadline: More information and application forms will be available in September.

• Visit http://admissions.holycross.edu/visiting/additional-opportunities for Perspectives and any other visit opportunities such as full-day visits, overnight visits (spring 2013), and Saturday visits

 

*(D) Illinois Wesleyan University

Bloomington, Illinois

Program: Summer Preview Days- Friday, August 3, 2012 and Friday, August 10, 2012

Application Deadlines: Please register for this event no later than one week prior to the event

• Application is available online http://www.iwu.edu/admissions/visit/summerpreview.html or call the Admissions Office at 1-800-332-2498

(D) Program: Multicultural Weekend,

2 EVERY YEAR. DATES NOT SET.  VERIFIED EVENT. UPDATED BY END OF AUGUST.

NOV AND FEB LAST YEAR.

TRAVEL AID OFFERED. CASE BY CASE.

WEBSITE MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS. EVENTS.

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR AND MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS.

 

*(D) Kalamazoo College

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Program: Crash the Campus, Nov 4-5 2012

Application Deadline to submit application is Oct 12

• You can find more info and the application here: http://kzoo.edu/admission/?p=crash
• Travel for this program will be subsidized. If you would like to be considered for a full travel subsidy, please have your counselor give you a copy of a college application fee waiver (from NACAC, College Board or similar source), which will then be applied to your Kalamazoo College application
• For more information, contact the office of admission at phone 269-337-7166 or admission@kzoo.edu

 

*(D) Kenyon College

Gambier, Ohio

Programs:  

Fall Visit Days and Overnight Visit Program, September 1 and 30 and September 30-October 1, 2012

• Fall Visit Day 1 – Saturday, September 1, 2012
• Fall Visit Day 2 – Sunday, September 30, 2012
• Fall Overnight Visit Program – Sunday, September 30, 2012- Monday, October 1, 2012
• You can register online at https://goto.kenyon.edu/visit.phtml?visitday=FO1

Cultural Connections: Cultural Connections I: Overnight Visit Program – Sunday-Monday, October 7-8, 2012 and Cultural Connections II: Overnight Visit Program – Sunday-Monday, December 2-3, 2012

• Please contact Kim Totman at 740-427-5778 to make reservations.
• Please visit this page for more information on any of these events and registration to attend- http://www.kenyon.edu/visitdays.xml#x4148
• IMPORTANT: If you need help funding your travel to any event, complete the online Travel Grant application. Can cover up to 90% of the lowest advertised airfares or up to $50 to offset driving costs. Find more info on this grant here http://www.kenyon.edu/x1697.xml or call Kim Totman at 800-848-2468.

 

(*D) Lehigh University-

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Program: Diversity Achievers Program, Sunday, October 21^st followed by and including Senior Open House Monday, October 22nd.

Application and all Materials Deadline: Tuesday, September 11.

Required items:

• Diversity Achievers Program Application
• (Unofficial) transcript
• SAT/ACT results
• Personal Essay (online application or Word document emailed to Adrienne Yurack at aky4@lehigh.edu)
• Résumé (please fax or email a Word document to Adrienne Yurack at aky4@lehigh.edu)
• Overnight Agreement

Required elements not available for online/electronic submission should be faxed to (610) 758-4361, Attn: Diversity Achievers Program.

For more info, visit www.lehigh.edu/dap or contact Majed Dergham at mad305@lehigh.edu or Maria Asayag at mga210@lehigh.edu.

Those unable or not selected to attend DAP are still encouraged to attend Senior Open House on Monday, October 22. For more info on open houses, visit http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/openhouses.aspx for any updates.

V.I.E.W: Experience a Day at Lehigh, September, October, and November dates are still being finalized. Please check http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/specialvisit.aspx#day for updates, which should be up sometime in August.

 

*(D) Lewis & Clark College

Portland, Oregon

Program: L.E.A.D. program, dates still being finalized but there is a verified event

Application Deadline: TBA

• Who: Students who are leaders in their schools and communities and those who have a demonstrated interest in learning more about Lewis & Clark College. Preference will be given to underrepresented students of color and first generation college students.
• What: Visit campus at the College’s expense, meet current students and faculty, participate in leadership development activities, sit in on classes, spend the night in a residence hall, taste the food, have an admissions interview, and experience life at Lewis & Clark College firsthand.

• Information has not been updated for this year but there is a verified event https://college.lclark.edu/offices/admissions/multicultural_recruitment/lead/
• You must turn in:
  * L.E.A.D. Application Form
  * Official High School Transcript, including grades 9-11
  * Teacher Recommendation
  * Resume of Leadership Activities
  * Essay describing a time you demonstrated leadership (250-500 words)
• If you have questions, please e-mail Lauren Brown, Admissions Counselor, at lbrown@lclark.edu or call her at 800-444-4111.
• You can also contact Rasheid Light at rlight@lclark.edu , for further information.

 

*(D) Miami University (Ohio)

Oxford, OH

Program: Bridges at Miami University, Oct 28-29, Nov 4-5, or 18-19, 2012

Deadline for Applications are due September 10

• Application criteria includes the following:
  • Students from underrepresented populations
  • High school students graduating in 2013
  • Minimum of 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or top 25% of graduating class
  • College prep curriculum
  • Demonstrated leadership/co-curricular involvement

• You can find the application and further information here, http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/high-school/bridges/
• All application materials must be submitted to Office of Admission by postal mail, email, or fax by the deadline.

Office of Admission
Attn: Bridges Program
Miami University
301 S. Campus Ave.
Oxford, OH 45056

Email: outreach@muohio.edu
Fax: 513-529-0680
Include a fax cover sheet with your full name and the subject line, “Bridges Program.”

·         Note: Bridges Scholarship

Students who successfully complete the program, apply and are accepted for Fall 2013 admission, and enroll at Miami University, Oxford campus, will receive a scholarship awarded only to Bridges students.

• If you have any questions, contact Raegan Butler (admission counselor)- 513-529-1507
  outreach@muohio.edu OR Diana Porter (assistant director)- 513-529-7576
  outreach@muohio.edu

 

*(D) Middlebury College

Middlebury, Vermont

Program: Discover Middlebury, Oct 21-23, 2012

Application Deadline is Sept 14^th by 5pm (est)

• The application can be found at http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/visit/programs/discoverymiddlebury2012  and includes the following:

1. Personal Statement
2. Unofficial copy of standardized test scores
3. Unofficial copy of your HS transcript or grade report from 9^th-11^th grade

• This program targets under-represented groups such as- African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and American Indian students; students (regardless of ethnicity) with demonstrated financial hardship; and students who are first in their families to pursue a four-year college education.
• Space is highly limited; approximately 75 spaces available. Transportation will be provided for students who will be financial aid applicants.

• If you have any questions, please e-mail Jean Lin (jlin@middlebury.edu)  or Shantá Lindo (slindo@middlebury.edu) in the Middlebury College Admissions Office or give us a call at 802.443.3000.

 

(D) Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, MO

Program: Open House

• Saturday, Oct 6
• Monday, Nov 12
• Monday, Feb 18
• Saturday, April 20

Visit http://futurestudents.mst.edu/visit/index.html to RSVP to any of these Open Houses.
For Diversity Events, specifically Si Se Puede! , visit http://sdp.mst.edu/pre-collegesummer/sisepuede/ for updates. There will be a fall event, but date is TBD.

Please call 573-341-4212 for more information.

SI SE PUEDE- OCT 18-21, APPà ONLINE NOW. WWW.MST.EDU SOCIETY OF HISPANICS OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS. LINK TO PRINT APP.  PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BETWEEN AUG 1-SEP 21.

TRAVEL AID- ONLY BUS. UNSURE ABOUT FLY-INS. NEVER PROVIDED. SHOULD ASK for it ON APP.

PCI- SPRING 2013, SET DATES ARE TBD. (Pre college initiative for African American High school students that may be considering a future career in math, science, computing or engineering). Visit http://sdp.mst.edu/pre-collegesummer/pci/ for updates.

(D) Mt. Holyoke College-

South Hadley, Massachusetts, All Women’s College

Program: Focus on Diversity. Nov 11-12, 2012

Application Deadline-November 5

• To register: https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/visit/diversity/diversity_registration
• For more info, visit https://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/visit/diversity
• Or contact the Office of Admission for questions or concerns

Phone: 413-538-2023
Email: admission@mtholyoke.edu

 TRAVEL AID OFFERED BUT MUST APPLY FOR IT SEPARATE FROM EVENT. PLEASE CONTACT DIANA ALVAREZ AT

DALVAREZ@MTHOLYOKE.EDU

 

*(D) Oberlin College and Conservatory

Oberlin, Ohio

Program: Multicultural Visit Program: September 13, October 12, and November 9

Application Deadlines:

• Oct 11-13, app due Sept 13
•  Nov 8-10, app due Oct 12
• Dec 6-8, app due Nov 9

• Must be a student of color, interested in a liberal arts Education, US citizen or permanent resident

• To apply you must submit all of this by the noted deadline:

1. Application Form with short answer question. This section may be completed using the online application*, or you may mail or fax us the paper application. *There is a short answer required for the application. Be prepared to answer the following in 500 words or less: Since 1835 Oberlin has been a leader in diversity, becoming the first school in the nation to admit African Americans and adopting a policy to admit students regardless of race or gender. Knowing this, what do you feel you can contribute to Oberlin’s community and commitment to diversity
2. Completed and signed Counselor Form
3. High School Transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
4. SAT or ACT Scores
5. ?Statement of Financial Responsibility

• For more information and application, visit http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/mvp/index.dot

• If you have any questions, contact them via email or phone.

Email

multicultural.admissions@oberlin.edu

Telephone

800-622-OBIE (6243)
8:30am – 5pm EST

To fax or mail your application form:

Fax

440-775-6905

Street Address

Multicultural Visit Program
Office of Admissions
Oberlin College
101 N. Professor St.
Oberlin, OH 44074

 

*(D) Pitzer College

Claremont, CA

 

Program: Diversity Weekend. Thursday, Nov 1st – Saturday, Nov 3  andThursday, Nov 8th – Saturday, Nov 10

Application Deadlines: The application deadline for the Fall Diversity Programs is Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Applicants will be notified with a decision by Friday, October 12, 2012. Space is limited, so please submit your application by the deadline for full consideration. Application goes online September 1.

• Selected students will have the opportunity to meet with admission and financial aid staff, interview, speak with current students and faculty members, sit in on classes, learn more about athletics and student organizations, explore all 5 Claremont College campuses through a strategically designed Scavenger Hunt, and engage in a fun activity around the Metro LA area. Past activities have included attending SCAM Fest (the Southern California A Cappella Music Festival), enjoying Santa Monica Pier/Beach, having a bonfire at Huntington Beach, going to Universal Studios City Walk, and many other amusements unique to Southern California.

·         Apply

In order to be considered for the Fall Diversity Program, applicants must:

Be high school seniors by fall 2012

Be living in the US

Submit a Diversity Program Application (available here starting September 1)

Submit a copy of your high school transcript with grades through junior year

• Thank you for your interest in Pitzer College and the Diversity Program. For more information, please contact Jee Won Lee at jeewon_lee@pitzer.edu or  909-621-8129 .

 

*(D) Pomona College

Claremont, California

 

Program: Overnight stays, September 29^th, December 7

Fall Weekend at Pomona College, OCT 12-15 AND NOV 9-12

Application Deadline FOR  BOTH DATES WILL BE PRESENT ON THE INTEREST FORM THAT IS EMAILED TO THE INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED.

• Visit http://pomona.edu/admissions/visiting/overnight-stays.aspx for more info and to schedule your visit
• Fall dates: Sept 29^th- Dec 7^th
• Spring dates: Feb 4^th- March 14^th
• April dates are only available to admitted students

• WILL ASK FOR FAMILY INCOME ON APP TO DETERMINE IF STUDENT IS ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL AID.
• To get Interest Form: email Malisha Richardson, Assistant Dean of Admissions or Natalie Robinson, program coordinator
• malisha.richardson@pomona.edu or natalie.robinson@pomona.edu
• FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 909-607-3028
• If you need a travel grant, the interest form includes a form to request that funding.

 

*University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, Washington

Program: Fall Campus Day, Sept 29, 2012

Application Deadline: Registration OPENS MID AUG.

• To register for Fall Campus Day:-http://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/fall-campus-day/
• Visit this page for other campus visits http://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/visit/
• Travel aid MAY BE offered upon request. Please call admissions office. 253.879.3211 or 800.396.7191.

 

*(D) Reed College

Portland, Oregon

Program: Reed Overnight Multicultural Experience (ROME), November 4-6

Deadline: September 17, application will be available Aug 1^st.

• Eligibility requirements: Citizen or permanent resident, HS minority student, 2 short essays, SAT/ACT/PSAT scores, HS transcript.
• Supplemental info can be sent via:
  • Email us at applyrome@reed.edu
  • Fax supplemental information to: 503.777.7553, ATTN: ROME
  • Mail supplemental information postmarked by September 17 to:
    ROME
    Reed College Office of Admission
    3203 SE Woodstock Blvd.
    Portland, OR 97202
  • For more info, visit- http://www.reed.edu/apply/mrec/details.html or contact them at 1800-547-4750 or email them at applyrome@reed.edu

Other visits:

• Overnight visit (HS seniors & juniors, transfer), Individual Campus Visit
  • Visit https://admission-events.reed.edu/Event/ to schedule your visit
  • Discover Reed (INFORMATION ON EVENT, PENDING)

(*D) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, New York

Program: Summer Visiting Days  8/9 or 8/10, Rensselaer Medalist Open House 9/22, Fall open house 10/13,

• To RSVP or see the agendas for these events, visit http://admissions.rpi.edu/undergraduate/events/index.html
• If you have any questions, contact the admissions office by email

admissions@rpi.edu or call  (518) 276-6216.

STAR- The STAR (Science, Technology, and Arts) Program At Rensselaer (RPI)/S: OCT 11-13, 2012.

Application deadline: September 17

• · Application is available here: https://apply-undergrad.rpi.edu/register/?id=d374035a-c3b6-4856-86b9-b11a1a58f861
• · Applicants must submit transcript with application
• Rensselaer will provide transportation for students from the New York metro area on a chartered bus that will depart from the Jacob Javits Center on Thursday, October 11 at 1 p.m.
• If you are traveling to the Capital District and need transportation to the Rensselaer campus, we’ll be glad to pick you up at the train station, airport, or bus terminal. Please wait for a confirmation e-mail from Rensselaer before scheduling transportation to campus
• CONTACT ADMISSIONS OFFICE AT 518 276-6216 FOR ANY QUESTIONS.

 

*(D) Scripps College

Claremont, California, All Women’s College

 

Program: Multicultural Outreach: Discover Scripps September 23 and 24, 2012.

Application Deadline to submit online application is August 13, 2012.

• Travel grants are available on a case-by-case basis for students who live more than 150 miles from campus and who need financial assistance to get to campus
• Discover Scripps applicants must submit an unofficial high school transcript and some form of standardized testing (PSAT, SAT Reasoning, ACT, and/or SAT Subject Tests)
• For the application, more information, and FAQ’s, visit http://admission.scrippscollege.edu/discoverscripps

 

*(D) Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts

Program: Women of Distinction, Nov 9-11, 2012

Application Deadline:   September 21, 2012

• Visit http://www.smith.edu/admission/wod/
• Application requires personal statement and recommendation
  

• Contact Deanna Dixon, Assistant Director of Admission and WOD program coordinator at ddixon@smith.edu or Krystal Cummings (who is in charge of the program) at kcumming@smith.edu with any further questions

SummerPreview -Aug. 10, 2012

FallPreview- Nov. 12, 2012

• Visit http://www.smith.edu/admission/visitcampus/ for more information.

 

*St. Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa

Program: Fall 2012 Open House-Saturday, Sept. 15 (8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.)

Application Deadline: Now. To register: http://www.sau.edu/Academic_Programs/Doctor_of_Physical_Therapy/Admissions_and_Application/Open_House.html

• TRAVEL VOUCHER FOR 200 DOLLARS. PLEASE CONTACT SEAN WHEATON AT 563 333 6002 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

 

*(D) Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Program: Discover Swarthmore! Saturday, September 29 through Monday October 1, 2012.

Applications Deadline: Applications will be accepted until Friday, August 17.

• For application, visit: http://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions/discovery_app.php
• For more information about this event, visit www.discover.swarthmore.edu
• School will cover all expenses of students invited to the event.

 

(D) Texas A&M

College Station, TX

 Program: TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: MEDALS 21ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE , November 2 – 3, 2012, Maximizing Educational Development through Academic and Leadership Skills

 

Application Deadline:  TBA

• The Department of Multicultural Services is offering a two-day program allows high school students from a multicultural background the unique experience of viewing college opportunities from a diverse perspective. Participation is open to 10th – 12th grade high school students and parents.

• If interested, go to: http://medals.tamu.edu and click on the registration tab.

 

*(D) Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

Program: Voices of Tufts: The Diversity Experience- full information should be available by early September.

Application deadline is: TBD.

• Students must register first on website, create an account, and click on Voices Program. https://webcenter.studentservices.tufts.edu/tac/register.aspx?INQ=R
• Some travel grants paid. All expenses on campus covered.
• Application requires essay and guidance counselor must provide recommendation.
• If you have questions about the program, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 617-627-3170 and ask to speak with the Voices program officer of the day or email Undergraduate.Admissions@tufts.edu

 

(D) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Program: Hispanic/Latino Student Recruitment Day, Oct 12-13, 2012

• For more information visit http://www.unc.edu/diversity/hispanicrecruit.htm. Updates are underway.

High School Honors Day, September 15, 2012

• For more information visit http://www.unc.edu/diversity/hshd.htm. Updates are underway.

No travel aid is offered; only in the Spring for admitted students.

For other diversity events, visit http://www.unc.edu/diversity/prospectivestudents.htm

• Please contact the Multicultural Programs Coordinator Josmell Perez, B.A. Email: josmell@unc.edu; Phone: 919-843-5517

 

*(D)University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

Program: Discovering UVM

October 21–23, 2012, application deadline- Oct 5^th

October 28–30, 2012, app deadline- Oct 12^th

November 4–6, 2012- app deadline- Oct 26^th

• The application can be found here- https://survey.uvm.edu/index.php?sid=11453&lang=en

?    Applicants may apply for a travel grant in the application

• For more info, visit http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visiting/?Page=discover.html
• Contact John Austin atJohn.Austin@uvm.edu, (802) 656-2915 or Deborah Gale at Deborah.Gale@uvm.edu, (802) 656-4646 for an application (if you cannot download above) or for further details.

 

(D). Villanova College

Villanova, PA

Program: College Day: October 5 (for seniors); February 8 (for juniors)

Application Deadline: September 28 for seniors and February 1^st for juniors

• Visit for groups ONLY.

Program: College Weekend: For Seniors: November 16-28 2012 and for Juniors: March 22-24, 2013

Application Deadline: November 2 for seniors and March 1 for juniors

• Applications are found here: http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/multiculturalaffairs/outreach/collegeday.html
• For more information regarding the Weekend event, visit http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/studentlife/multiculturalaffairs/outreach/collegeweekend.html
• If you have any questions, email charisma.presley@villanova.edu

*(D) Washington & Lee University:

Lexington, Virginia

Program: Overnight campus visits for multicultural students on an invitation-only basis.: October 7-9, November 11-13, and January 13-15.

Application Deadlines: Contact admissions office.

• In order to be considered for this, students must send, either via fax at 540-458-8062 or by email to ehutchinson@wlu.edu:

1)         Unofficial transcript that includes final junior grades

2)         Senior year class schedule

3)         Unofficial score report from SAT and/or ACT

• There are 3-day, 2-night all-expense-paid visits (including airfare and ground transportation, if applicable)

*Wesleyan University

Middletown, Connecticut

Program: Fall Open House Monday, October 8, 2012 and Friday, November 12, 2012 

Transportation Assistance program- limited, must apply by deadlines

Monday, October 8, 2012 (Columbus Day) -

TAP Form Deadline is September 21, 2012

Monday, November 12, 2012 (Veterans Day) -

TAP Form Deadline is October 18, 2012

 

• Application for the Transportation Assistance Program

Visit this site for more info about travel aid http://wesleyan.edu/admission/visiting_campus/transportation_assistance.html

• If you have questions about the Transportation Assistance Program, please contact tap@wesleyan.edu
  • Visit http://wesleyan.edu/admission/visiting_campus/open_house_info/index.html for more info.

 

Program: Overnight Stays

Deadline: Two weeks before visit.

• Program operates mid-September through the end of November; Sun- Thurs. Overnights are also available to transfer students during the month of February. Please notify the Office of Admission at least 2 weeks in advance of your interest in an overnight visit.
• To arrange your visit, call Loreen Carta at (860) 685-2974 or Laura McQueeney at (860) 685-2972. For more info, go to http://wesleyan.edu/admission/visiting_campus/overnight_stays.html

 

*(D) WELLESLEY COLLEGE

Wellesley, MA

Program: Discover Wellesley, October 21-22, 2012

Application Deadline: August 31, 2012

• Wellesley provides fully funded travel grants to select high school seniors (who wish to visit campus during this weekend.
• Applicants from underrepresented cultural backgrounds such as African American, Latina American, Native American, Asian American, and low-income students
• http://new.wellesley.edu/admission/discoverwellesley

 

*(D) Whitman College

Walla Walla, Washington

Program: Visit Scholarship Program, Fall Visitors’ Day II, November 10-12

Application Submission Period- August 1-September 30.

?    To be considered for the Priority I deadline all parts of the application must be in by early September.  Students may submit application materials up until the Priority II deadline, September 30, 2012. Priority II applicants will be considered after Priority I application decisions have been made..

?    The application is available here: www.whitman.edu/admission/vsp/apply

?    Limited event: approximately 85 students

?    Other dates are available if those dates don’t work out. There are spring dates available for juniors- TBD

?        Follow this link for any updates -http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/visiting/visitorsdays

?    For more info, contact Esther Weathers @weatheec@whitman.edu

 

*(D) Williams College

Williamstown, Massachusetts

Program:  Windows on Williams (WOW)-two dates. Upon acceptance you will be able to choose which date you can attend

Application Deadline: Will accept applications throughout the fall, but for priority consideration, be sure to submit your application by July 1. To ensure full consideration, submit your application by August 19.

• If you have any questions, email Ahmmad Brown (aab2@williams.edu), Diversity Recruitment Director or visit http://admission.williams.edu/files/2010/01/WOW-APP-20121.pdf
• You can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/WOWApp2012 or fax a completed application to Sarah Willette’s attention at (413) 597-4052.

NO response yet. Last year’s info…

*(D) Trinity College- awaiting email reply, NO ANSWER ON 8/3

Hartford, Connecticut

Program: Preview Weekend: November 6-7, 2011

• Application Deadline: Monday, October 17, 2011
• Download applications: http://www.trincoll.edu/StudentLife/Diversity/Documents/PreviewApplication.pdf
• Program Contact: Anthony Berry, Senior Associate Director of Admission/Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment  (Anthony.berry@trincoll.edu) 860-297-2177
• For more information please visit: http://www.trincoll.edu/StudentLife/Diversity/Pages/Preview.aspx

 

 

Union College

Schenectady, NY

 

Program:  GETTING TO KNOW U WEEKEND

 

Union College

 

Schenectady, NY

 

Program: Columbus Day Open House , Oct 8, 2012

 

Fall 2012

http://www.union.edu/admissions/_prv/getting-to-know-u/

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1. Make sure your school has submitted all necessary paperwork to colleges. For example, June is the deadline for schools to submit their ELC list for the UCS. Each public university system sends out newsletters and holds conferences. To sign up for the UC listserv, send an email to listserv@listserv.ucop.edu with “Subscribe CAB-L” in the body of the email. You can do this for the Cal States and for other universities in your state.
2. Help your students finalize summer and fall plans to focus on leadership and initiative. Encourage them to be busy this summer. Colleges want active and engaged students. Students should spend-at least 20 to 30 hours per week taking classes, working, volunteering, doing internships, and more. They should also take leadership roles this fall in and out of school and really push the initiative factor.
3. Encourage students to make a resume. It should focus on leadership and initiative. Categories: Education, Activities, Work, Service, and more. Tips–Always start with most recent and work your way to the past. Use power verbs to begin each entry.
4. Remind students to do all they can to prepare for fall standardized tests. There are three ACT and three SAT dates you can take this fall. Did you know there is Score Choice—so students take the tests as many times as possible and send out only scores they want? Did you know students can take the SAT twice? The ACT twice? SAT Subject Tests-3 per day-twice? Help them find free online prep programs. https://www.number2.com/. Encourage them to find free programs in their communities. They can buy an practice book for less than $20. NOTE: Make sure your counselors have enough waivers ordered for the fall and that students can access them for September and October registration deadlines.
5. Help students develop a college list that matches their talents. They should have a range of schools that match their interests and abilities. Naviance is a great online system to help students. The Fiske Guide is great as is Unigo.com to help students learn about colleges. The College Access and Opportunity Guide is great for first generation and under-represented students. http://www.csopportunity.org/whatwedo/guidebook.aspx. Reminder: Students can apply to four Cal States (not undocumented kids), four UCs, and unlimited private colleges for free if they qualify for free or reduced lunch.
6. Help students see colleges in action. Help them book fall trips and arrange interviews either here or there. They can plan to meet with professors, students, and other campus representatives that interest you. See if they can stay in a dorm and eat in the cafeteria. Many colleges fly under-represented students for free. Application deadlines start now and run through mid-fall. Email Dr. Joseph for the current list. We are updating it now for the 2012-2013 year. Students can also visit colleges virtually via e-campus tours (http://www.ecampustours.com/) and YOUniversity (http://www.youniversitytv.com/).
7. Encourage your students to start writing their major essays their college applications. Tufts (http://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/essay-questions/past-essays/). Connecticut College (http://www.conncoll.edu/admission/essays-that-worked.htm), and Johns Hopkins  (http://apply.jhu.edu/apply/essays.html) share essays that real admitted students wrote. Students should only write stories that are unique and interesting to read. They should plan to use essays more than once. Their essays should always be as specific and powerful as possible.
8. Help them begin completing applications now and during the summer. CSU mentor (http://www.csumentor.edu/Planning/) allows kids to enter their grades and courses at any time in high school and that transfers to their application this fall. They can start working on the Common Application (http://commonapp.org) on August 1 when it goes online (USC is now on it).
9. Insist students save all application, standardized test, financial aid, and scholarships passwords on their computers and phones. Even be willing to store them for them as kids lose these and they need them for every part of the application, financial aid, and enrollment process.
10. Research major scholarships that are due. Posse is due in late June.  Questbridge and other are due in the fall. Be willing to write powerful letters of recommendation early for these scholarships.
11. Encourage undocumented students. Remind them that the full Dream Act goes into effect for CA students graduating in 2013. They can qualify for Cal Grants and must submit a Dream Act financial aid application next spring. But in the meantime, they can research other colleges that are friendly to undocumented students. Email Dr. Joseph for that list.

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UCs and Cal States are accepting students now. You must fulfill all requirements so you can attend in the fall.

1. Save all emails and set up accounts. Each campus will send you an email after you apply. In this email, the campus will explain how to set up a campus account. Most will notify you of key deadlines and ACCEPTANCES via this method. So do NOT delete these emails. Keep track of passwords and pins and usernames.

2.  Complete all financial aid and scholarship forms. Make sure you meet all deadlines and get in all tax documents. The UCs have a Blue and Gold Plan that helps students whose families make less than $80K attend. Please be willing to consider loans. Financial aid plans come with or soon after your acceptance. Read the offers carefully and make sure you send your FAFSA and Cal Grant papers to the college you decide to accept.

3.  Take placement tests.

UC:      UC bound students must take a free writing placements test unless you are exempt. See below for Writing Test Exemptions. Once accepted, you will the test in May at a location near you. If you opt not to take the class, then your campus will place you in a remedial class that will not count towards graduation. http://www.ucop.edu/elwr/index.html

CSU:    CSU bound students must take placements tests to determine your reading and math levels. If you DO NOT TAKE them or are NOT EXEMPT, you CANNOT enroll in the fall. Take them beginning in January at any CSU campus near you. That CSU will send your scores to the CSU you decide to attend.  PLEASE TAKE THESE TESTS SERIOUSLY AS THEY DETERMINE HOW LONG YOU WILL BE IN COLLEGE.

Register.:  You must register for the tests http://www.ets.org/csu/test_administration/dates/

Pay:       You will have to pay $18 per test and pay on the day of the test. http://www.ets.org/csu/test_administration/registration/

Prepare:   Take these tests as seriously as you can as they will determine whether you have to take several math and reading remedial courses and risk losing your place if you don’t pass them within in a year.

See below for ways to be exempt.

4. Deciding Which Campus to Accept

Each Cal State or UC campus releases acceptances individually. UC campuses release freshmen decisions between March 1-30. Cal States can notify you anytime between now and April. You do not need to accept until May 1, so evaluate each acceptance. Each campus will have open houses for accepted students, so you should try to attend one. Bring your family if you can. If not, see if the campus will bus or fly you to visit.

Look at the financial aid offers. See what kinds of support programs the campuses offers. Determine if you need to appeal a financial aid offer. You will not get a great offer unless your financial aid materials are submitted.

5.  Support Programs. You will learn about what programs are offering you support. If you receive EOP, sign up right away. If a campus offers you to attend a summer bridge program, ACCEPT IT. These spots fill quickly.

6. Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). You must submit your SIR, you acceptance, to ONE campus by May 1. You can submit online or via hard mail. Read the campus’s requirements. Both the Cal States and UCs now have a $100 deposit that must go with the SIR. Cal States won’t waive the fee; you can ask a UC to do so. That $100 goes towards your costs, but you won’t get it back if you opt not to attend that campus.

7. Housing Deposits. If you plan on living on campus, you need to submit forms to live on campus. The earlier you submit for certain Cal States, like San Francisco State and San Diego State the better. Your housing application must be submitted with a deposit. This deposit can come from your financial aid offer. Again these deposits are non-refundable.

Seriously consider living on campus. Your out-of-pocket costs most likely will not go up because your financial aid package will increase if you choose to live on campus.

8. Orientation. All of the campuses have orientations. Some campus orientations are mandatory and enable you to register for classes. Others are voluntary. Make sure to follow the directions for orientation as you will learn invaluable information about financial aid, enrollment, health care, academic requirements, and other services on your campus. You may have to pay for orientation. See if you can get a waiver. If you can’t, you must pay.

9. Final transcripts. You need to make sure all of your final transcripts are submitted to the campus you opt to attend by July 15. If you receive any Ds or Fs senior year in your A-G classes, you will lose your spot. Significant decreases in grades senior year can lead to your losing your spot. Lying on your self-reported transcripts will result in losing your spot. So keep your grades up!!!

Exemptions from UC and Cal State Placement Tests

CSU Placement Test Reading Exemptions:

A score of “Exempt” or “Ready for college-level English courses” on the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) taken along with the English Language Arts California Standard Test in grade 11

A score of 500 or above on the critical reading section of the College Board SAT Reasoning Test

A score of 22 or above on the American College Testing (ACT) English Test

A score of 3 or above on either the Language and Composition or Composition and Literature examination of the College Board Scholastic Advanced Placement Program

Completion and transfer to CSU of the credits for a college course that satisfies the CSU General Education requirement in English Composition, provided such a course was completed with a grade of C or better

CSU Math Placement Test exemptions:

A score of “Exempt” or “Ready for college-level Mathematics courses” on the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP), taken in grade 11 in conjuction with the California Standards Test in Summative High School Mathematics or Algebra II

A score of “Conditionally ready for college-level Mathematics courses” or “Conditional” on the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP), taken in grade 11 along with the California Standards Test in Summative High School Mathematics or Algebra II, provided successful completion of a CSU-approved 12th grade math course that requires Algebra II as a prerequisite

A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of the College Board SAT Reasoning Test

A score of 550 or above on a College Board SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2)

A score of 23 or above on the American College Testing (ACT) Mathematics Test

A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Calculus AB or Calculus BC exam

A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Statistics examination

Completion and transfer to CSU of a college course that satisfies the requirement in Quantitative Reasoning, provided such a course was completed with a grade of C or better

UC Writing Test Exemptions

• 30 or better on the ACT Combined English/Writing test; or
• 680 or better on the College Board SAT Reasoning Test, Writing section; or
• 3 or above on either Advanced Placement Examination in English; or
• 5 or above on an International Baccalaureate High Level English A exam
• 6 or above on an International Baccalaureate Standard Level English A exam

 

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Accepted Early Decision?: Five Things to Avoid  To Keep Your Spot

Congratulations for getting accepted Early Decision (ED) to the top college of your choice.  You deserve knowing that you have found your match college so early. YET, every year I work with students who lose their ED spot, because they enter what I term the “black hole of senior year.” If you mess up, a kid from the school’s waitlist will thank you.

Students: Truly, keep working hard. Mild senioritis is normal. Extreme is not. Enjoy your summer after graduation. Stay committed to high school.

Parents: You need to keep a keener eye on your Early Decision child than ever before. Contact the school once a month to keep track. Contact teachers and ask for any notifications of lower grades or conduct.

Please read and these examples and avoid THEM!!

1. Do not let your grades fall!! Kids ask all the time, can I let my grades fall now that I’m in to college. NO. What college would want you to slack off so much that your grades go down more than 1/3—B+ to B; A to A-? You must keep up the hard work. KEEP YOUR GRADES UP.

Faith got accepted to her top school. Then she chilled beyond belief in the spring and got two Ds. Her college contacted her and withdrew her acceptance. She had to go to summer school and is now back in but on a provisional basis with a GPA expectation.

2. Don’t skip class or start getting to school late.. Your teachers get very offended if you stop going to class. They can take action in more than just lowering your grade. GO TO CLASS.

Two years ago, Steven decided to start skipping some of his classes. His English teacher gave him a D third quarter, which he raised to a B. He received a C in another key class. In the meantime, his English teacher contacted his college, which withdrew his acceptance. He had to fly there and beg for forgiveness. Not wanting someone who couldn’t take his responsibilities seriously, the college made him take a year off and do an approved program.

3.  Don’t get suspended for pranks on campus. You may feel you’re safe and can do things you’ve never tried before. Don’t even do a senior ditch day if your school has severe consequences.

Orren decided to push authority with a major prank on campus and got suspended. His school contacted his ED college, which required him to submit a series of letters proving his maturity to keep his spot. Are you kidding me?

4. Don’t do stupid things off campus. Again, your college will find out. If you get in trouble for drinking or doing something truly ridiculous on a school trip or event, trouble will follow.

Jenny had too much fun at an off-site school dance. She got busted by her school, which suspended her, and ED colleges require notification. Her high school notified her campus, which has a no tolerance policy. She now attends a community college.

5. Don’t drop classes. You got accepted to your ED college on the presumption your schedule would stay the same. You can’t drop a tough class without replacing it with another one.  You must notify your ED campus of any class changes that you did not put on your application.

Mark got into college ED and decided to drop his math and foreign language class. When his counselor submitted his end of year report card, his college contacted him and said unless he took the classes over the summer, he was out. What a rotten summer Mark had.

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