November College Readiness Tips for Teachers and Lay College Advocates

1.      End of senior year testing reminders.

• November 11 is the new deadline to register for the December10 ACT. http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html).
• November 8 is the deadline for the December 3 SAT. http://sat.collegeboard.org/registerhttp://sat.collegeboard.org/register
• Remember kids can take each test twice for free and send four test scores for free per test.

2. Good news for undocumented students:

• In October, Governor Brown signed AB 131 into law enabling undocumented students to qualify for California financial aid. Bad news. It doesn’t go into effect until the 2013-2014 school. Year.
• Earlier this summer he signed AB 130 into law that allows undocumented students to qualify for private scholarships at public universities. That goes into effect January 1, 2012.
• So tell your undocumented students to have patience and to apply for scholarships from this list. http://www.scholarshipsaz.org/collateral/scholarships.pdf. For high school seniors attending public school in Los Angeles, there is a $500 scholarship available. Students must attend a workshop on November 12.  Students can download the College is For Everyone (CIFE) application and get more info at the CORE website at http://www.ca-core.org/resources.

3.  The UC applications can be submitted November 1- November 30. Remind students to apply for EOP. It doesn’t require an extra application. Just a short explain why. Low-income students (including undocumented students) can apply to four UCs at no charge. Remember, students can send test scores to one UC, and that UC will send the scores to the other UCs on the students’ lists.

4.   The Cal State applications are due November 30. The EOP application is separate. http://www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/eop_apply.asp/ Please remind them to provide details in the EOP short answers. Low-income students (not undocumented) can apply for four Cal States for free. Students can send SAT scores to CSU Mentor and ACT scores through ACT Score Manager.

5. Essays, essays, essays!!! Tell your students to spend time on their essays. This is the only way they can differentiate themselves in the application process. They need to tell specific stories and make clear their leadership and initiative. I have attached my 10 tips for writing powerful college application essays below. Ideally, in at least one essay, students should describe the world they come from and show how they have made a difference in it.

6.  Scholarship applications. Many scholarships are due this fall. Please beg your students to apply to as many scholarships as possible. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is a great place to start.  Students can reuse essays that they write for their college applications. http://www.hsf.net/.

7.  Private colleges. Encourage students to apply to four or five private colleges. Again, these applications are free for low-income students. The Center for Student Opportunity has a list of colleges that are friendly to first generation/under-represented students. http://csopportunity.org/. Many private colleges offer full scholarships to top undocumented students. For a list of these schools, go to http://getmetocollege.org

8. Remind kids to keep their grades up. Private colleges see fall grades. The UCs and Cal States don’t see grades until the end of the year, but they take away acceptances from kids whose grades fall and who receive any Ds or Fs.

9. Encourage kids to get ready to apply for financial aid. Kids need to apply for financial aid. Attend Cash for College events in your area and other events to encourage kids to apply for financial aid. The LA Cash for College is December 7 and 8. Book a bus to take your students to this great event. http://www.lacashforcollege.org/home.html

10.  Plan alumni visits. Please invite kids who are attending college to come visit your classrooms in November. Many can come in the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Ask them to describe what makes college so fun. Ask alumni to mentor a student or two in your class.

“There’s a 104 days of summer vacation and school comes along just to end it. So the annual problem for our generation is finding a good way to spend it. Like maybe…”

Phineas and Ferb

Summer vacation is a perfect opportunity to explore and develop your interests. With your months off school, you finally have the opportunity to do the things you wanted to do during the school year but just didn’t have the time. I used my summers well, and now I’m into my top colleges.

Interested in science after sophomore year, I spent my summer learning about stem cell research in a lab in the Texas Medical Center. I enjoyed it so much that the summer before my senior year, I went to Pittsburgh to partake in a cancer research internship. I learned so much about myself and the field of science during those two summers—I was able to see the difference between classroom science and real life science. In a classroom, all your experiments are set up to work—they’ve been done before. In the lab, however, you don’t know what your results are going to look like before you try an experiment. Through my summers I discovered the satisfaction of being able to turn a mystery into a known.

To plan your summer, I suggest you make a list of your interest and priorities. Are you interested in career exploration? Sports camps? Community Service? Animals? Learning a new language? Tutoring younger kids? Once you have that list, do some research online to find opportunities available in your area. You could also ask one of your teachers if they have any suggestions for opportunities. You could volunteer at the zoo, the hospital, or even your favorite museum! You could even do multiple things if time permits.

One thing that I learned early: a lot of these summer opportunities require applications and even teacher recommendations. Start these early! There are a vast number of applications that are due in February and March and some even work on a first come first serve basis—this is no time to procrastinate! These applications will determine how you spend 1-3 months of your life.

Using your summer months wisely could enhance or complement your school curriculum, as my science research complemented my biology and chemistry classes. Summer activities are a great way to learn more about yourself and your interests. What if you also did research in a lab one summer and hated it with a passion? Did you waste your time? Not at all — at least can you rule that career option out. But what if you campaigned for a candidate in a local election and realized you loved politics? All I can say is that the risk might be worth the reward.

Today, I’d like to talk to you about planning your own semester, particularly in terms of testing.

When I was a junior, I took the SAT in March with full intentions of retaking and beating my score in October. After studying and taking the March SAT, I evaluated my scores and set a reasonable goal for the next time I was to take the SAT.

As SAT classes can be expensive, I went to my local bookstore and library to peruse prep books.

If you choose to do what I did and take the SAT in March, be sure to take advantage of the College Board online SAT score reports, which was particularly useful in guiding my studies between March and October. You can use fee waivers to take the test twice at no cost.

The deadline for the March 12 SAT is February 11.  So, you have time. There are no SAT Subject Tests that date.

The other spring dates are May 7 (Register by April 8th) and June 4 (Register by May 6th).

Sign up to take the SAT now!!!

http://sat.collegeboard.com/register/sat-dates

Advice to juniors:

Juniors! Start the college admissions process early! Ignore the friends who call you lame and say that you don’t need to start early, because you do.

Once the Common Application comes out (or any online application), definitely take the time to fill in the basic information stuff. When you are close to the end of your application, the smallest jobs will stress you out, so there’s no reason to add that to your list.

Next: Make a list, with all the kinds of schools you can see yourself at. If that list ends up bringing together liberal arts schools with polytechnic institutes and large, state schools, so be it! As your interests change, the list will become smaller. Eventually, it will reflect where you really see yourself, and it’s totally fine to have that level of diversity in type of schools you are looking for.

Don’t be afraid to set standards for yourself. If you want to be in an environment that is at least 40% students of color, then go for it! Find the things that mean the most to you in a college experience. Out of the hundreds of schools to choose from, some of them will fill your needs.

Most importantly—work on essays, and start them early! Your essays really do hold so much potential. It’s your only chance to create something completely individual to yourself, and your slacking off freshman year can’t ruin it (the way we all claim our GPA was lowered). I know if your school requires five four essays, it might cause you to have a mini freak out, but keep this in mind: the more essays they ask for, the more opportunities you have to talk about yourself. The five essays I had to write for my first choice took me a long way. In fact, I got into my first choice! And since then, my admissions officer has sent me letters quoting parts of my essays. So trust me, when you search yourself and find the motivation and effort to write your essays, they will notice, as long as you write the story that  “only you can write,” something a wise woman once told me.

And here’s one more thing. In the midst of your college application process, find something you love doing—whether it’s singing, dancing, or sleeping, and do it. Make sure that your first semester is more than just stress. Try and make it enjoyable for the times when you aren’t working on college apps. It’ll keep you alive.

Good luck guys!

Makshya

Firs generation college goer

Admitted Early Action to Stanford University, Class of 2015

Gabriel in Action

About ten weeks ago I started my first year, and quarter, here at UCLA. I was nervous and a little scared, yet once I got started there was no looking back. I was faced with many challenges along the way, one of which was reading several scholarly level texts that I frankly had no clue what they were about. As time when on I discovered that even though it may seem impossible at times, you can actually do it. I remember reading the same paragraphs over and over, but once I understood it the feeling of self-accomplishment motivated me to go on.

I stayed up several nights reading, writing papers, and rehearsing choreography, but at the end of the day I knew that it would all be worth it. My hard work and sleepless nights paid off because I was able to succeed in all my classes. When my papers were handed back to me, looking at the A’s and B’s showed me that all my efforts were paying off. I was getting the grades that I wanted it was gratifying to see what I have accomplished.

Although college can be stressful at times, it does have a fun side. Living on campus was the best decision I ever made. My floor is really social and I have met the greatest people ever. Whenever I am feeling stressed I usually go to the lounge to relax and have funny conversations with my friends. My floor is really diverse and I have met and befriended many people of different races and ethnicities. We all share things about our own cultures with one another like different foods and even language. I am trying to teach my roommate Spanish and one of my friends is trying to teach me Mandarin. You are all probably wondering about the frat parties and to that I say, GO!!! Have fun and enjoy yourself, responsibly of course. It is always a good idea to let loose every once and a while to relieve some stress.

Now that the ten weeks are over, it is amazing to see how fast it went by. I have made so many memories with my new friends. The theme song for when my friends and I go out is “Memories” by David Guetta because we know that we will always have a blast on our random/spontaneous adventures. The quarter seems to go by in an instant, but the memories you create will last forever.

Low-income, latino males, Arthur and Jesus shares their reasons for applying to private four year colleges. Arthur shares financial reasons, while Jesus shares experiential reasons. Going away doesn’t mean they won’t come back and enrich their communities. Even students with grades that are not the top can great full scholarships to great private colleges. They are looking for diverse students.

Johanna Villanueva 

University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2014 

Hometown: Los Angeles 

High School: John C Fremont 

 My First Month at Penn

So one month is officially done with, and it amazes me that I have survived. This first month was definitely a difficult one. I remember the first day of class being the most depressing since, unlike high school, you don’t (usually) have classes with your friends. I remember that day feeling really lonely. For me, being in a place where I know no one is particularly hard because it is definitely not my comfort zone.  

 As soon as my classes were official, I started meeting people. I’m actually a really shy person, so the only way this happened was through my friend Gaby who is really outgoing and meets people as a hobby. I have her for my calculus class(large lecture) and writing seminar (about 16 ppl). 

 For my two other classes, Freshman seminar (about 10) and my psychology class (about 300) I don’t know many people. In my freshman seminar, I only know one guy whom I met through my peer advising group. He’s also in my math recitation (really small class). Still haven’t warmed up to anyone since I only see them once a week and then never again. Or I forget what they look like. My psychology class is too big to know anyone. I’m pretty sure there is someone, but I haven’t seen them. I sit alone usually. I sit in the same exact row every time I go to that class and as the weeks progressed I’ve enjoyed it much more. Sure, there is absolutely no personal attention, but the class is interesting and I meet new ppl everyday. (Apparently I’m the only one who likes to sit in that exact same row every time.) One thing I’ve learned this month is that no one tells you to do your work. I’m sure you’ve been told this before, but seriously. If you don’t write an essay, your professor doesn’t talk to you and urge you to complete it. Plus, if you have a question or look like you need help, you have to seek help. Office hrs are really useful. 

 I don’t want to make college sound horrible, it’s actually pretty great. I came here with the preconception that I was going to be overly depressed and that I wasn’t going to meet anyone, but I guess what’s helped me through this is the fact that everyone is going through the same thing. In my suite, I have friends that are always inviting me to eat, watch Glee on Hulu, watch a random movie, play Taboo, buy Penn’s awesomest cookies known as Insomnia Cookies, go to shows,etc. My roommate is pretty awesome and the very first day we set ground rules and so far, things have worked out great. Dorm life is probably the coolest part of being in college.

 My biggest fear coming to college was the whole growing up thing. It still hasn’t sunk in, but I think it is because being in college away from home hasn’t been that different. Sure, I’m away doing my own thing. Not having to ask permission to do anything. But I still feel like I’m near my family and friends. Facebook makes it possible and calling and skype. and having a huge picture wall.  Midterms are coming up, and the only advice I have here is don’t procrastinate. I procrastinate tons, but I am very organized and keep track of what’s due when and when I’m going to do it. Also, don’t procrastinate essays, they don’t turn out that well. There is more I’m sure, but I can’t recall it at the moment.   Can’t wait for fall break this weekend. Going to visit my friend at Princeton. But before that, need to focus on midterms. Yay.

Fall 2010 Diversity College Visits.

Fall 2010 Diversity College Visits

This is a list of the many colleges that host diversity college visits for high school seniors this fall. Thanks to Johanna Villanueva, U Penn. Class of2015, a first generation college goer for researching this list as well as Latinos in College for some of the college names. The second is a list of open houses at diversity friendly colleges with no travel funds available.

*(D)= A diversity weekend that covers all costs for all students who are accepted. These programs are competitive and require applications.

(D) (TG) = A diversity weekend that can offer travel grants for some students.

(TG)= Traditional Weekends with some travel grants available.

You can go to getmetocollege.org/hs and see a expanded list that also includes open houses at schools friendly to diverse students but which do not offer funded or specialized weekends.

Amherst College-*(D)

Amherst, Massachusetts 

Program: Diversity Open-house Weekend

• Two Weekends Available. September 25-27, 2010 & October 23-25, 2010
• Application deadlines: Priority- August 2. Regular- August 20.
• To get application: email Dale Hendricks, Associate Dean of Admission/Director of Diversity Outreach
• dhendricks@amherst.edu; 413-542-2328
• For more information, visit https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/divoh

Barnard College-(TG)

New York, New York, All Women’s College

Program: Barnard Bound, Oct 24-25

• Application deadline: September 28th
• Students must be nominated
•  For more info/To get application: contact Rebeca Palacio
•  rpalacio@barnard.edu/212 854 2014
•  Please call Rebeca for questions on travel aid.

Bates College-(TG)

Lewiston,Maine

Program: Prologue to Bates: Two Weekends available

• Application deadline: September 10 for October 10-12 Visit.
• Application deadline: October 8 for November 14-16 Visit.
• To get application: email Luis C.  Martinez, Assistant Dean of Admissions for application
• lmartinez@bates.edu; 207-786-6000
• Scholarships are offered to students who need travel assistance.

Bryn Mawr-(TG)

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, All Women’s College

Program: Fall Preview, Oct 23 and Nov 13

• Application Deadline: September 23 for both Fall Preview and Travel Scholarship
• Contact: Ms. Nate Hall; nhall02@brynmawr.edu
• For more info: http://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions/fpd_travel.shtml

Bucknell University-(TG)

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Program: Across Extremes/Issues of the 21st Century

• A free Conference for HS seniors, Oct 21-23
• For more info: http://www.bucknell.edu/x21409.xml
• To register: http://www.bucknell.edu/x21411.xml
• Travel aid may be offered upon request.

Carnegie Mellon University-(D) (TG)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Program: Celebration of Diversity Weekend (Nov 13-15)

• 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.
• Registration Deadline is Oct 28.Registration will be available online mid Sept: http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/admission/cod/register.html
• Note: There is a fee of $50 when registering.  If you believe you qualify for a fee waiver, contact the admissions office and ask to speak to the event’s coordinator: (412) 268-2082
• 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 or visit http://www.cmu.edu/enrollment/admission/cod/index.html

University of Chicago-(TG)

Chicago, Illinois

Program: Overnight Visits

• Available only to HS seniors. Thursday of Fridays in Oct, Nov, Jan, and Feb.
• Recommended: make reservations three weeks in advance and before you make travel arrangements: 773-702-8650.
•  For more info and to fill out an overnight waiver: http://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/visiting/campusvisits/overnights.shtml

Colgate University-(D) (TG)

Hamilton, New York

Program: Multicultural Open house (Oct 24-25)

• Application must be received no later than Oct 6
• You can find the application here: http://offices.colgate.edu/admission/Open%20House/Open%20House%20Application%202010.htm and you will be notified of your admission to the event by Oct 13 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 ALANA Cultural Center at 315 228 7330

Colorado College- (*D)                                                                            

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Program: Multicultural Open House, November 6-8

• Application Deadline: Oct 11
• Application can be found here, https://coloradocollege.edu.185r.net/survey/?c=&id=252
• 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 any questions, please contact Anna Jaquez, Assistant Director of Admission at: (719) 389-6944 or Carlos Jimenez, Assistant Director of Admission at: (719) 389-6054.
•  For more info, visit http://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/visiting/MulticulturalOpenHouse.asp

Connecticut College-(TG)

New London, Connecticut

Program:  Explorer Weekend Nov 6-8

• You can find the application here: http://conncoll.edu/admission/adm_explore.htm on the Explore 2010 Brochure
• Deadline is Oct 8
• For more info, contact: Djiara Meehan, Associate Director of Admission and Coordinator of Multicultural Admissions
• Office of Admission  Tel: 888-553-8760; email: Djiara.Meehan@conncoll.edu
• Contact Dijara also regarding travel assistance. Aid is limited, so call ASAP.

George Washington University-(D) (TG)

Washington, DC

Program: Multicultural Open Houses (Oct 28 & 29)

• 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.
• For more information, visit: http://www.gwu.edu/apply/undergraduateadmissions/visitgw/openhousesevents/multiculturalopenhouses

Grinnell College-*(D)

Grinnell, Iowa 

Program: Diversity Preview Program, Oct 28-30

• Application Deadline: Sept 24
• For more info and for the application, visit http://www.grinnell.edu/admissionvisit/gdlp
• OR call the Office of Admission at 800-247-0113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.(central).

Hamilton College-*(D)

Clinton, New York

Program: Diversity Overnight (Oct 10-11, Nov 7-8)

• Prospective seniors can apply in the beginning of their fall semester by completing the application, which will be available later this month.
• Contact AssociateDean of Students for Diversity and Accessibility; 315-859-4021
• diversity@hamilton.edu
• email Kyra Young regarding travel aid kyoung@hamilton.edu

Harvey Mudd College-(TG)

Claremont, California

 Program: Future Achievers of Science and Technology, Sept 10-11

• Deadline August 16
• For more information, visit:  http://www.hmc.edu/admission1/fastprogram/fast1/fallfast.html

Illinois Wesleyan University-(D) (TG)

Bloomington, Illinois

 Program: Fall Multicultural, Dates TBD (Thurs-Sat)

• Call Kahair early Sept after Labor day for registration and financial aid for travel: 309 556 1044
• Program: Faculty Open House days, Oct 11 & Nov 13
• Call admissions office to set up your campus visit at 1-800-332-2498 For more information and to register, visit http://iwu.edu/admissions/visit/openhouse.shtml

Kalamazoo College-*(D)

Kalamazoo, Michigan

 Program: Crash the Campus, Nov 14-15

• Application found online: http://kzoo.edu/admission/Crash2010Application.pdf
• Deadline to submit application is Oct25. Send application via email (Hillary.teague@kzoo.edu) or fax (269-337-7390).
• At least half of your travel costs 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, ACT or similar source), which will then be applied to your Kalamazoo College application.
• For more info, visit http://kzoo.edu/admission/?p=crash

Kenyon College-(D) (TG)

Gambier, Ohio

 Program: Cultural Connections, Nov 13-15

• To register, call 800 848 2468 (ask for Kim Totman)
• Deadline is Nov 3. Register ASAP. Space is limited.
• Also, check out Kenyon’s Trustee Opportunity Travel grant for financial aid: http://www.kenyon.edu/x1697.xml
• Call Kim if you have any questions about this program as well.

Lafayette University (D)

Easton, Pennsylvania

 Program: Multicultural visit day, Nov 10- 8:30am-5pm

• No deadline
• For more information and to register, visit http://calendar.lafayette.edu/node/221

Lehigh University (*D)

• Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Invitation only. Submit your info now.

 Program: Diversity Achievers Program (DAP), Oct 24 and 25

•  Application Deadline is Wed, Sept 22.
• Students must be invited to the event.
• If you are not on the university’s mailing list already, please join it by submitting your info here: http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/mail
• There is no guarantee that you will be invited. Invitations will be mailed soon with links to downloadable forms that must be completed.
• Required Items to submit:

1. DAP Application
2. (Unofficial) transcript
3. SAT/ACT results
4. Personal Essay (option to submit it in the online application): Describe how you plan to contribute to a diverse campus community
5. Counselor Evaluation
6. Overnight Agreement
7. Student Response Form

http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/dap.aspx                               or call (610) 758-3102.

 Middlebury College-*(D)

Middlebury, Vermont

Program: Discover Middlebury (Multicultural Weekend), Oct 24-26

• Application Deadline is Sept 17.
• Application can be found here: http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/visit/programs/discomiddapp
• If you have any questions, please call 802-443-3000 or visit http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/visit/programs

Mt. Holyoke College-*(D)

South Hadley, Massachusetts, All Women’s College 

Program: Focus on Diversity (Nov 7-8)

• Please register here: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/diversity_registration.html
• You can also register for Transportation to the event at: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/diversity_registration.html
• For more information, visit http://www.mtholyoke.edu/admission/diversity.html or contact the Admissions Office at 413 538 2023

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- D (TG?)    

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Program: Hispanic/Latino Student Recruitment Day, Oct 15-17

• For more information, visit http://www.unc.edu/diversity/prospective/hispanicrecruitmentweekend.html in early Sept. No information is yet posted.
• Please contact the Multicultural Programs Coordinator Josmell Perez, B.A. Email: josmell@unc.edu; Phone: 919-843-5517

Oberlin College and Conservatory-*(D)

Oberlin, Ohio

• Program: Multicultural Visit Program, Oct 7-9 ( SAT date), Nov 11-13, & Dec 2-4 (SAT date)
• Must be a student of color, interested in a liberal arts Education
• Application is due

1. Sept 10 for Oct dates
2. Oct 15 for Nov dates
3. Nov 5 for Dec dates

• The application consists of multiple parts:
• The application form, which can be found here: https://hera.cc.oberlin.edu/coladm/mvp/app.html

1. Completed and signed Counselor Form
2. High School Transcript (unofficial copies are acceptable)
3. SAT / ACT / PSAT Scores
4. Statement of Financial Responsibility

• For more information, visit http://www.oberlin.edu/admissions/mvp/index.shtml  or contact 800-622-OBIE (6243)8:30am – 5pm EST

University of Puget Sound-(TG)

Tacoma, Washington

 Program: Fall Campus Day, Sept 25

• Visit this page for more on campus visits http://www.pugetsound.edu/admission/visit/ .

• To arrange your visit and to register, just look for the date you want to come on this page http://em.422x.com/PugetSound/Admission/
• Travel aid offered upon request. Please call admissions office. 253.879.3211 or 800.396.7191.

Pomona College-*(D)

Pomona, California

 Program: MSAP Weekend, Oct 1-4 and Nov 12-15

• Application Deadlines: for Oct. 1-4–Sept 8
• Application Deadlines for November 12-15–Oct 12
• To access application, email Aurora Ignacio at Aurora.Ignacio@pomona.edu

Reed College-*(D)

Portland, Oregon 

Program: Multicultural Scholars Preview Days (November11-13)

• Application Deadline: Oct 1
• You can find the application form at http://www.reed.edu/apply/mspd/how.html
• You must also turn in:
• Essay     Please write an essay on your desire to attend Reed College’s Multicultural Scholar Preview Days and attach it to your application (250  words minimum).
• High School Transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable)
• SAT, ACT or PSAT Scores
• If you have any questions, call 1-800-547-4750

St. Ambrose University-(TG)

Davenport, Iowa

Program: Overnight Visits, Sept 26-27, Oct 24-25, Nov 14-15

• Registration has not opened online. You can register either via online of contacting admissions office in early Sept.
• Admissions office: 563-333-6000
• Program: Fall Open House (Oct 11, 23, 29, Nov 12, 19)
• Online registration available online starting in Sept.
• For more information about visiting the campus, contact Vicki Hruby, our campus visit coordinator, 800/383-2627 or 563/333-6300.
• Travel aid offered upon request. Please contact Vicki Hruby.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute-(BUS TG)

Troy, NewYork

Program: Science, Technology, Arts at Rensselaer (STAR), Oct 28-30

•  Apply to this program here: https://apply.rpi.edu/register/?id=ba4b1d0f552f44ad95f0a14e75d6f308
•  For more info (travel, etc), visit http://admissions.rpi.edu/STAR/or call the Admissions Office at (518) 276-6216
•  NOFLY INS. Only bus transportation.

Scripps College-*(D)

Claremont, California, All Women’s College

Program: Multicultural Outreach: Discover Scripps, Sept 26-27

• Deadline to submit online application is September 1.
• Link to application: https://scrippscollege.edu.185r.net/survey/index.php?time=2009-09-21%2009:00:00&filter=&id=124&timeID=151
• Travel Grants are available for students who live more than 150 miles away and who need financial assistance getting to campus. Indicate need for travel assistance on application.
• For more info, visit
• http://www.scrippscollege.edu/admission/discover-scripps.php

Smith College-*(D)

Northampton, Massachusetts, All Women’s College

Program: Women of Distinction, Nov 12-14

• Application must be received by Sept24. Applicants will be notified in writing Oct 8.
• Application can be downloaded here: http://www.smith.edu/admission/wod/download.php
• For more information, visit http://www.smith.edu/admission/wod/

Swarthmore College-*(D)

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Program: Discover Swarthmore! Oct 2-4.

• Note: Applications for this program will be accepted until Friday, Aug 20.
• Follow this link to the http://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions/discovery_app.phpand apply ASAP.
• For more information about this event, visit http://www.swarthmore.edu/x6252.xml.
• School will cover all expenses of students invited to the event.

Tufts University-(D) (TG)                                                                                      

Medford, Massachusetts

Program: Voices of Tufts: The Diversity Experience, Oct 28th -29th

• Registration will be available in early September.
• For more info and to register, visit: http://admissions.tufts.edu/?pid=168&c=180
• If you have any questions and for travel assistance info, please call 617 627 3170

Vanderbilt University                                                                              

 Nashville, Tennessee

Program:  Diverse VU, November 2010-(D) (Some TG)

• Registration for this event will be open in Fall of 2010.
• Please visit http://admissions.vanderbilt.edu/diverse-admissions-program.php for more info and for registration
• The university has a Travel reimbursement program. There is only a $200 reimbursement. Please contact Brandi Smith for the form and any questions regarding this program. Email: brandi.smith@vanderbilt.edu

University of Vermont-(TG)

Burlington, Vermont

Program: Discovering UVM, October10–12, October 24–26, & November 7–9

Deadline for application:

• Sept 25 for Oct 10
• Oct 9 for Oct 24
• Oct 25 for Nov 7

Application consists of:

1. Parental Consent form
2. High school transcript signed by guidance counselor
3. Recommendation from guidance counselor or teacher
4. Travel Grant, if applying for one
5. Completed Application

• You can apply for a travel grant in the form for the application.
• If you have any questions, contact John Austin at 802-656-2915
• Or email: John.Austin@uvm.edu
• You can find the application here: http://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visiting/?Page=discover.html
• Application must be mailed to:

       University of Vermont, Office of Admissions

       194 South Prospect St Burlington, Vermont 05401

Washington & Lee University-(D) (Group TG)

Lexington, Virginia

• Email Erin Hutchinson for information on Multicultural events in the fall: ehutchinson@wlu.edu
• Fly-ins only available for groups of minority, low-income students, not individual. 

Wesleyan College-(TG)

Middletown, Connecticut

Program: Fall Open House Oct 11, Nov 11

• Visit http://wesleyan.edu/admission/visiting_campus/open_house.htmlfor more info.
• Make sure to look into the Transportation Assistance Program for travel aid (only for Open House) http://wesleyan.edu/admission/visiting_campus/travel_assistance.html
• If you have questions about the Transportation Assistance Program, please contacttap@wesleyan.edu
• Program: Overnight Stays
• Program operates mid-September through the beginning of December, Sun- Thurs.
• 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

Whitman College-*(D)

Walla Walla, Washington

Program: Scholarship Program, Oct 7-8 & Nov 11-12

• Application Deadline: for Oct 7-8–Sept17
• Application Deadline for November11-12–Oct 8
• The application is available here: http://www.whitman.edu/content/admission/visiting/vsp/vsp_app
• Limited event: approximately 85 students each date
• For more info, contact Alana Kaholokula- 877-462-9448 or kaholoas@whitman.edu

Williams College-*(D)

Williamstown, Massachusetts

Program: Windows on Williams

• Application deadline: August 20 for two possible weekends: September 30-October 2 and October 21-October 23
• To get application, email Sarah Varno, Office of Admission, for application: sarah.j.varno@williams.edu
• You must mail application with transcript-unofficial is okay. Or you can fax it.