Fall 2024 Diversity – Fly-In Visit Programs

We list all that we can find by providing the program and application dates and links to applications. If we provide a * before the college name, the trip is free. If we provide a (D), trip is for first gen students. We also give you an estimated GPA and test scores for each college.

Bright Orange Means Fall 2024.

Bright blue means updated for Fall 2023. 

Hot pink means Fall 2022. 

*(D) Amherst College (2024, IP) Amherst, Massachusetts

Small private university; part of consortium, 3.7+ GPA ; mid to high test scores

Program: Fall 2024 Access to Amherst Program (A2A)

DATES: Saturday, September  38 – Monday, September 30

Deadline: Monday, August 11, 2024, 1 p.m. Eastern Time

Program Info: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/a2a

Program FAQs: https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/a2a/a2a-faq

Application: https://admission.amherst.edu/register/?id=1da37c78-706e-4db1-b391-48063af0212f

Short Essay:

*(D) Babson College (2024, IP)
Babson Park, Massachusetts (suburban Boston)

Small private business-oriented college, 3.5+ GPA, mid-test scores

Program: Access Babson: A Virtual Introductory Experience for High School Seniors

Dates: Sunday, October 6 – Monday, October 7, 2024
Please plan to attend both sessions.

Application Deadline: Friday, August 2th, 2024.

https://www.babson.edu/undergraduate/admission/visit-and-engage/access-babson/

*(D) Bates College (2024, IP)

Lewiston, Maine

Small rural campus; liberal arts, 3.2+ GPA and higher. Optional test scores.

Program: Prologue to Bates

Dates: Sunday, October 13 – Tuesday, October 13, 2024

Application Deadline: August 9, 2024. Applicants will be notified of decisions by early-September.

http://www.bates.edu/admission/prologue/

Application: https://apply.bates.edu/register/?id=bc6ee079-c65d-4980-8019-ba157282e253&_ga=2.242975170.1585942218.1720802991-2060350173.1720702284

*Prologue to Bates is a highly selective program and will provide you with wonderful insight into the Bates community. What do you hope to gain from this experience? (Essay should be between 300 and 500 words)

*(D) Bowdoin College (2024, IP)

Brunswick, ME

Rural college, private, liberal arts. 3.2+ GPA and higher. Optional test scores.

Program: Explore Bowdoin

Dates:

• Explore 1: September 19-21, 2024
• Explore 2: October 24-26, 2024

Questions? Email explore@bowdoin.edu

Deadline to apply is August 14.

Sign up for an information session to learn mor

This Explore Bowdoin information session is a 15-minute presentation will be followed by a live Q&A. Counselors, teachers, students and their families are all welcome to attend.

Tuesday, July 16; 7-7:30 p.m.

https://www.bowdoin.edu/admissions/visit/explore-bowdoin/?utm_source=mailer&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=admissions

*(D) Bryn Mawr College (2024, IP)

Bryn Mawr, PA (Suburban PA)

Small, all women’s college

Program: Lantern Program
Dates: Saturday, October 5- Monday, October 7, 2024

Application Deadline: July 15, 2024

https://www.brynmawr.edu/admissions-aid/visit-bryn-mawr/fly-programs

*(D) Bucknell College (2024, IP) (Application Will Post in Mid-July)

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Small suburban private college. 3.3+ GPA. Middle to high test scores.

Program: Journey to Bucknell, Two Sessions

Session 1: Thursday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.

Session 2: Thursday, Oct. 24 to Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Application Deadline: Application Will Open Mid-July. 

http://www.bucknell.edu/journeytobucknell

*(D) Carleton College (2024, IP)

Northfield, Minnesota

Small suburban private college. 3.3+ GPA. Middle to high test scores.

Program: 2024 Taste of Carleton:

Dates: Program Dates: September 29-October 1

Application Deadlines: Friday, July 26

Website: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/toc/

Application Link: https://www.admissions.carleton.edu/register/TOC24

Essay Topics:

1. Taste of Carleton helps students from underrepresented groups experience our campus. Tell us more about your identities, background, or culture and how they’ve inspired you. (250 words max)
2. Taste of Carleton will allow you to explore your curiosity about Carleton’s academics and community. What about Carleton interests or excites you? (250 words max)
3. Optional: Tell us a bit more about yourself! You can write about anything! (250 words max)

(*D) Caltech (2024, IP)

Los Angeles, CA

Small private university, test optional, 3.9 average GPA

Program: Caltech Up Close 2024 (for kids interested in STEM fields)

Program Dates: October 12-15, 2024

Application Deadline: August 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time

https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/visit/visit-campus/fall-fly-in-program-caltech-up-close

Program: Women in Stem

https://www.admissions.caltech.edu/visit/visit-campus/summer-preview-women-stem

Program Dates: August 7-9, 2024

Application Deadline: June 23, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.

(*) Case Western Reserve University (2024, IP)

Cleveland, OH

Mid-size private university, 3.3+ GPA. Middle test scores

Program: Diversity Overnight 

Dates: November 13-14

Deadline: August 15, 2024

Website: https://case.edu/admission/diversity-overnight

Application: https://go.case.edu/register/diversityovernight

1. Please indicate three extracurricular interests you would like to pursue in college.*
2. Who inspires you and why? (200 words or fewer) *
3. Inclusiveness and Diversity are among the core values of Case Western Reserve University, and we emphasize an appreciation for the distinct perspectives and achievements of each individual. Please share how experiences in your life have shaped some of your distinct perspectives, and in what ways? (200 words or fewer) *

*(D) Claremont-McKenna College (2024, IP)

Claremont, California

Small college, part of consortium, 3.6+ GPA, mid to high test scores

In Person Program: Sunday, October 6th – Tuesday, October 8th.

Website: https://www.cmc.edu/admission/visit/diversityflyin#collapse-926

Applications are due August 19,2024

Contact Preview Program at preview@cmc.edu or 909.621.8088.

* College of the Atlantic (2024, IP)

Bar Harbor, Maine

Small liberal arts college, 3.0+, Optional test scores

Program:

Program dates: October 17-20, 2024

Eligibility: For high school seniors attending school in the U.S.

Application deadline: July 15, 2024

Application decision: August 1, 2024

Website: https://www.coa.edu/admissions/admission-events/fall-fly-in/#:~:text=The%20Fall%20Fly%2DIn%20is,objects%20to%20facilitate%20your%20participation

Two Essays:

• Responses to two short essay questions (part of online application form)*
  
  • The Fall Fly-In is designed for students who are seriously considering attending College of the Atlantic. Please briefly describe why you think COA could be a good fit for you. (Recommended length: 250-500 words)

  • COA students have a wide range of passions, perspectives, and backgrounds, but they typically share a spirit of intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and sincere desire to make a positive difference in the world. Tell us about a recent experience that inspired or intellectually challenged you, or one that motivated you to take action. You may want to reflect on what sparked your curiosity, how your perspective shifted, or what questions this experience raised for you.  (Recommended length: 300-650 words)

*(D) Colorado College (2024, IP)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Small private college; one class at a time. 3.0+ GPA. Middle test scores.

Program: Experience Colorado College: Fall Visit Scholarship Program

Program Date: October 12-14, 2024

Application deadline: August 16, 2024

Release Date: September 1, 2024

Application only fly-in program and travel grant* for high school seniors

https://www.coloradocollege.edu/admission/for-students/explore-campus/open-house-opportunities/experience_colorado_college/experience-colorado-college.html

 *(D) Connecticut College (2023, IP) (Not Yet for 2024, July 12, 2024)

New London, Connecticut

Small liberal arts. East coast. Near NY and Boston. 3.0+ GPA; middle test scores.

Program: Explore Weekend: Nov. 5-7, 2023

Deadline: September 15

Website: http://www.conncoll.edu/explore-weekend/

Application: https://admission.conncoll.edu/register/ExploreApp2023?_ga=2.111704589.841456579.1691863981-1276777393.1690657156

Personal Statement: Please share with us your thoughts on diversity, how your experiences and background have impacted your views on this topic, and how you see your perspective on diversity shaping your future (500 words or less). *

Undocumented students may apply.

*(D) Dartmouth (2024, IP) 

Hanover, NH

Rural IVY League. 3.7+ GPA. High test scores.

https://admissions.dartmouth.edu/visit/visitation-programs/dartmouth-bound-summer-program

Dartmouth Bound • July 14 – July 17, 2024 or July 28-31, 2024

All material (application, transcript, and resume) must be submitted by Tuesday, May 25, 2024. 

Indigenous Fly-In Program • October 13-16, 2024

Application Deadline: July 22, 2024

*(D) Davidson College (2024, IP)

Davidson, NC

Suburban, private college. 3.5+GPA; medium to high test scores.

Program: Access Davidson

Dates: September 15-17 2024

Application Deadline:

Essays

1. Please respond to the following in no more than 200 words: “People often have roles and identities that they find incredibly important to their everyday lives. Tell us about an informal role, identity, or responsibility in your life that is especially important to you.”
2. Please respond to the following in no more than 300 words: “There are just under four thousand 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Being as specific as possible, what interests you most about Davidson College?”*

https://www.davidson.edu/admission-and-financial-aid/visit/access-davidson

*(D) Denison College (2024, IP)

Granville, Ohio

Small liberal arts college, test optional, 3.3+ grades.

Program: DIALOGUE WITH DENISON: OCTOBER 27-28, 2024

Application Deadline: September 1, 2024

https://denison.edu/campus/admission/dialogue-with-denison

Essays

Success can be found in many ways and in many areas of life; professionally, personally, within the family, community, etc. How do you envision college aiding you in finding your own version of success? (250 word max)

*(D) Dickinson College (2024, IP) (Fall 2024 Need Dates, July 12, 2024)

Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Small liberal arts college, test optional, 3.0+ grades. 

Program: You Belong: Creating Community at Dickinson, November 3-5, Need 2023 dates

Application Deadline: All forms before September 20

http://www.dickinson.edu/info/20255/visit/1058/discover_diversity_at_dickinson

What aspect of the Dickinson community are you most hoping to learn about through this experience?

Limited travel assistance available.

*(D) Emory University (2024, IP) 

Medium college, mid to high test scores, 3.5+ grades

Program: Emory LEADs Experience In Person Leadership Retreat

Dates: October 17th – 19th, 2023

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 11:59 E.S.T.

Website: https://apply.emory.edu/leads/application.html

Application: https://apply.emory.edu/leads/application.html

(*D) Grinnell College (2023, V) (Fall 2024, Not Yet, July 12, 2024)

Grinnell, Iowa

Small liberal arts; 3.0+ GPA; middle test score

Program: Grinnell Diversity Preview Program (Virtual)

Saturday, Oct. 8@ 2 p.m. CT

Register: https://admission.grinnell.edu/register/?id=7e89c66b-b289-45ab-ae9b-f98f456b990b

http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/visit/programs/diversity-preview

*(D) Hamilton College (2024, IP) 

Clinton, New York

Small liberal arts, upper state NY, 3.2+ GPA; middle test scores

https://www.hamilton.edu/admission/promise-program

Program: Home at Hamilton

Dates: October 6-7, 2024

Application: https://admission.hamilton.edu/register/?id=b7f3b3a3-00f6-447b-9f61-8952b2f14f80

*(D) Harvey Mudd College (2024, IP)

Claremont, CA

Small science and engineering, 3.5+ GPA, high test scores

FAST Program Program:

September 22-24, 2024 and October 27-29, 2023.

Application Deadline: August 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm PDT

Website: https://www.hmc.edu/admission/fast/

Application: https://www.hmc.edu/admission/fast/how-to-apply/

Essay

In 500 words or less, describe the community in which you were raised. In what ways has your community/background informed your goals, beliefs, ideas and perspectives?*

(*D) Haverford College (2024, IP)

Haverford, PA (Suburban Philadelphia

Small liberal arts, 3.6+ GPA, middle to high test scores

Program: Have a Look

Dates: October 27-29, 2024

Deadline: Monday, August 12, 2024

https://www.haverford.edu/havealook

Contact admission@haverford.edu

*(D) Lafayette College (2023, IP) (Fall 2024 Not Yet)

Rural small to medium campus, near Philadelphia, 3.0+ GPA,

Program: Our Beloved Community (OBC)

Dates: December 1-3, 2024

Application Deadline: November 3, 2023

Our Beloved Community

Our Beloved Community

 *(D) Lehigh University (2023, IP) (Fall 2024 Not Yet, July 12, 2024)

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Small to medium campus, suburban, near Philadelphia, 3.3+ GPA, medium test scores

Program: Diversity Achievers Program: Saturday, October 21, 2023 to Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Application due: 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 15, 2023. (Opens July 10, 2023)

https://www1.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/visit/dap

*(D) Miami University (Ohio) (2024, IP) 

Oxford, OH

Small Midwest college; 2.9+ GPA; medium test scores

Program: Bridges at Miami University

Students should choose one session to attend (to be declared on the application). Round-trip transportation will be provided from select cities, and airports for the sessions below:

• Session 1: Oct. 20-21 (Akron, Columbus)
• Session 2: Nov. 3-4 (Chillicothe, Cincinnati, Toledo)
• Session 3: Nov. 10-11 (Cleveland, Dayton)
• Session 4: Nov. 17-218(Out-of-state via Cincinnati and Dayton airports)

Application Deadline: Rolling until Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:59 E.S.T.

Personal Statement

As part of your Bridges Program application, you will be asked to include a personal statement. Personal statements help us become acquainted with you in ways different from courses, grades, test scores, and other objective data. They demonstrate your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself. In 250-300 words each, please respond to both prompts below:

• At Miami, we thrive to be an inclusive community for all. How might your lived experiences, your background, or your interests help you contribute to our efforts to be an inclusive Miami community for all?
• Miami’s Code of Love and Honor guides us to welcome “a diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.” How do you see our campus putting these words into practice?

http://miamioh.edu/admission/high-school/bridges/index.html

*(D) Middlebury College (2024, IP)

Middlebury, Vermont

Small liberal arts, rural. 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores

Program: Discover Middlebury

Dates: October 20-22, 2024

Application Deadline:  September 6, 2026

Applicants also have the opportunity to submit an optional “Glimpse” video through InitialView. Learn more here.

Website: http://www.middlebury.edu/admissions/visit/programs

Application: https://admissions.middlebury.edu/apply/?b3548150-c79c-4477-86d5-2bf5f345904d=

*(D) Oberlin College and Conservatory (2024, IP)

Oberlin, Ohio

Small liberal arts and conservatory. 3.3+ GPA; medium to high test scores

Program: Themes: Oberlin Overnight: Diversity & Access
Oberlin Overnight: Spotlight on STEM

Program Dates: October 10 — 12 and November 7 — 9

Application Deadline: September 22, 2024

https://www.oberlin.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-and-connect/visit-programs/mvp

Short answer question – respond to the following prompt in 300 words or fewer:

“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. Because of this, some students first hear about Oberlin in their history books. How did you first learn about Oberlin and how does Oberlin’s history of diversity, equity, and inclusion align with your values?”

*(D) Occidental College (2023, IP) (Fall 2024 Not Yet, July 12, 2024)

Los Angeles, CA

Small, liberal arts

3.3+ GPA, mid range test scores

Program: Tiger Access Program, November 9-11, 2023

Application Due: September 23, 2023

https://www.oxy.edu/admission-aid/visit-explore-campus/tiger-access-program

*(D) Ohio University (2024, IP)

Athens, Ohio

Large public university. 3.0+ GPA and higher, middle test scores

https://admissions.ohio.edu/portal/discoveryday

More information: https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/visit/ohio-discovery-day

Deadline: Rolling

Register for the Day

(*D) Olin College of Engineering (2024, IP)

Needham, Mass

Small engineering college, mid to high test scores, 3.9 avg. GPA.

Program: Olin 2024 Mix & Mingle Fly-in

Program Dates: November 10-11, 2024.

Application Deadline: Counselors must nominate a student by Wednesday, September 18, 2024. They do not accept self nominations from students.

Nomination Form:

https://admission.olin.edu/register/2024MIX&MingleNomination

Website for more Info:

https://www.olin.edu/admission/visit

*(D) Pitzer College (2024, IP)

Claremont, CA

Small liberal arts, progressive. 3.2+ GPA; test optional for GPA higher than 3.6 and top 5% of class

Program: Preview Pitzer

Dates: Monday, October 7th through Wednesday, October 9th

Deadline: Sunday, August 25, 2024 by 11:59 PT.

Website: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission/diversity-at-pitzer/

Claremont, CA 

Small elite liberal arts college, 3.8+ GPA, SAT 2100, ACT 31

Program: Perspectives on Pomona (POP!)

On Campus:Sunday, October 6 to Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Virtual: Two half-day sessions after school on Thursday, October 24 and the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Application Deadlines:

Monday, August 12, 2024 for those who wish to be considered for both programs

Friday, September 30, 2024 for those who wish to be considered for the virtual program exclusively.

https://www.pomona.edu/admissions/learn-more/diversity-pomona/perspectives-pomona-pop

Application: https://admissions.pomona.edu/apply/

*(D) Reed College (2023, Virtual first and then second part IP) (Fall 2024 Not Yet, July 12, 2024

Portland, Oregon

Small liberal arts college; no test scores required to apply

Program: Senior Scholars

Program Description: Senior Scholars is an in-depth virtual introduction to our community designed to answer the unique questions posed by underrepresented students and students of color. High-achieving high school seniors will learn about life at Reed and create lasting connections with current students and faculty.

The Senior Scholars Program takes place over the course of the 2023–24 academic year. The first portion of Senior Scholars is in November and December

To participate in the travel portion in March or April, students must have been admitted to Reed College through Early Action or Early Decision.

Application Deadline: To be considered for the full program, a student must apply Early Action or Early Decision to Reed and submit a Senior Scholars interest form by October 15.

https://www.reed.edu/admission-aid/visit/senior-scholars.html

*(D) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) (2022, V) (Fall 2024 Not Yet, July 12, 2024)

Troy, NY

Mid-size science oriented. 3.3 Average GPA, medium test scores

Program: Science, Technology, & Arts @ Rensselaer Program (STAR)

Date: Tuesday, November 28, 28 7-8 p.m.

Info: https://admissions.rpi.edu/STAR

Register: https://apply-undergrad.rpi.edu/register/STAR2022

Program is for under-represented students and minorities. Picks up from NYC. Limited other travel assistance available.

http://admissions.rpi.edu/STAR/

*(D) Smith College (2024, IP)

Northampton, Massachusetts

Small, all women’s, 3.3+ GPA, test optional

Program: Women of Distinction: October 18 – 19, 2024 or November 8 – 9, 2024

Application Deadlines: Application Opens August 1, 2024

https://www.smith.edu/women-distinction-program#application-materials-1

*(D) Swarthmore College (2024, IP) (Application Opens August, 2024)

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Small, suburban, near Philadelphia. Intensive. 3.5+ GPA, medium to high test scores

Discover Swarthmore Program: Thursday, September 26 – Saturday, September 28, 2024
Or
Thursday, October 24, 2024 – Saturday, October 26, 2024

Application: Will Open in AUGUST.

Website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/discover-swarthmore

*(D) Trinity College (2024, IP)

Hartford, Connecticut

Small liberal arts, 3.0+ GPA, medium test scores

Program: Bantam Bound: In-Person Program: Sunday, November 3 and Monday, November 4

Application deadline: September 23, 2024

Website: https://www.trincoll.edu/admissions/bantam-bound/

*(D) Tufts University (2024, V and IP)

Medford, Massachusetts

Medium, private college, 5 minutes from Boston. 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores

Program: Voices of Tufts Diversity Experience

In-person program: Sunday, October 6 – Monday, October 7, 2024

Virtual program:  Saturday, October 5, 2024

Application deadline: July 22, 2024 by 7 P.M. Eastern Time.

https://admissions.tufts.edu/voices/voices-home/

The application also includes two short answer questions:

In 250 words or less, tell us about 1-2 academic subjects you enjoy and hope to explore during your undergraduate education at Tufts. Why do these fields of study excite you?

Please provide any additional information you would like us to consider. You may choose to share more about your family background, community, commitment to diversity and inclusion, or interest in attending Voices of Tufts. (This question is optional)

*(D) Tulane University (2023, IP and V) (Fall 2024, Not Yet, July 12, 2024)

New Orleans, Louisiana

Mid-sized, city campus, 3.2+ GPA, mid test scores

Programs: PreviewTU (PUT) Visit Day

Dates: October 14, 2023

Deadline: Registration closes on September 5th, 2023.

Virtual PreviewTU, Tuesday, October 10th—Thursday, October 12th

https://admission.tulane.edu/student-life/diversity/multicultural-access-programs

*(D) Union College (2023, IP) (Fall 2024 Not Yet, July 12, 2024)

Schenectady, NY

Small private college, 3.2+ GPA, medium test scores

Getting to Know You: Sunday, October 8 – Monday, October 9, 2023

Application Deadlines:

• Completed GTKU applications are due by Wednesday, September 27, 5:00 pm Eastern Time.
• Decisions will be emailed to all applicants by September 30.

https://www.union.edu/admissions/getting-to-know-union#:~:text=Sunday%2C%20October%208%20%2D%20Monday%2C,with%20our%20Fall%20Open%20House

*(D) University of Denver (2024, IP)

Denver, Colorado

Mid-sized, 3.3+ GPA, mid-SATs 

Programs:

The 2024 Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute 

Program Dates: July 15 – July 17.

Application Deadline: May 1

Registration: Join waitlist

https://www.du.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate/pioneer-prep

*(D) University of Pennsylvania (2024, V) 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Mid-sized Ivy League college, 3.7+ GPA, high test scores

Program: PEEP: Penn Early Exploration Program

Cohort 1: Wednesdays from 7-9 pm. ET. July 24-August 14, 2024

Cohort 2: Wednesdays from 7-9 pm ET. August 21-September 11, 2024

Application: Fall 2024 already closed

How will you explore community at Penn? Consider how Penn will help shape your perspective, and how your experiences and perspective will help shape Penn. (150-200 words)

http://www.admissions.upenn.edu/peep

*(D) University of Rochester (2023, IP) (Need application deadline, June 22)

Rochester, NY

Medium college, medium city, upper state NY, 3.3+ test scores, medium test scores

Program: MVP

Dates: October 10 and 11, 2023

Prospective students who are accepted to MVP receive free travel to and from Rochester, specialized programming the evening of November 9, and a one-night stay with a current student host in a residence hall. The fall 2023 MVP Experience will be held in conjunction with our November 10 Research Rochester Open House.

Deadline: Application will be released in late summer 2023)

Process: All sessions will be recorded and made available for later viewing.

Website: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/multicultural-visitation-program/

*(D) University of Vermont (2023, IP) (Fall 2024 Not Yet, July 12)

Burlington, Vermont

Medium public, 3.0+ GPA, medium test scores

Program Dates:

Session 1: Sunday, October 22nd through Tuesday, October 24th
Session 2: Sunday, November 5th through Tuesday, November 7th

Program: https://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/discovering-uvm

*(D) University of Virginia (2024, IP and V) 

Charlottesville, Virginia

Large public university, 3.8+ GPA, high test scores

HFL Plan for 2024 Cohort: 

Our program will consist of two separate cohorts. One will be exclusively virtual (the virtual cohort) and the other will be in-person (the in-person cohort).

The virtual cohort will participate in programming hosted on Zoom and their schedule will run from approximately 10:00AM-6:00PM on one day in October 2024.

The in-person cohort will participate in a program that largely centers around Fall Fest, a program hosted by the UVA Office of Admissions. The cohort will meet on Zoom with HFL as an introductory meeting a few days before Fall Fest to discuss the schedule for the program. During this Zoom meeting, the cohort will participate in some small icebreakers and bonding before they come to grounds. When they come to grounds, they will participate in Fall Fest and then join HFL for supplemental programing for one day.

2024 HOOS First Look PROGRAM DATES AND INFORMATION:

PROGRAM DATES: 

September 2024:  2024 HFL in-person cohort meets on Zoom + on grounds

October 2024: 2024 HFL virtual cohort meets on Zoom

Early decisions released: July 2024

Regular decisions released: Early September 2024

PLEASE NOTE:

* This site is still under construction for 2024 program*

LEARN MORE

Find out more about our purpose, team, and what the weekend will look like!

Outreach: https://hoosfirstlook.com/

*(D) Washington & Lee University (2024, IP and V)

Lexington, Virginia

Small, rural college, 3.2+ GPA, mid-test scores

Program DIVE:

There will be two on-campus DIVE events this fall, with synchronous virtual sessions available for those unable to attend in-person:

Website: https://www.wlu.edu/admissions/visit/dive/

DIVE 2024 Dates

• DIVE I: September 22 – September 24
• DIVE II: September 29 – October 1

Application Deadline: Rolling before August 9

Personal Statement

lease choose one of the following prompts for your personal statement.

1. Explain an identity that is particularly meaningful to you and why.

2. Describe an organization, extracurricular, job, or home/family responsibility that is an important part of your daily life.

3. Identity is often tied to region— such as state, county, city, or neighborhood. Share what makes your part of the world special to you.

*(D) Washington University in St. Louis (2024, IP)

St. Louis, Missouri

Mid-sized, competitive admissions campus, 3.7+ GPA, mid to high test scores

Program: WashU Preview

• Session 1 – Sunday, July 7 – Tuesday, July 9
• Session 2 – Sunday, July 28- Tuesday, July 30

Application Deadline: WashU Preview is an invitation-based program. To be considered, students should submit the WashU Preview Application by Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Essay:

WashU is a place that values diversity of perspectives. We believe those perspectives come from a variety of experiences and identities. In 250 words or less, respond to one of the following prompts to help us understand “Who are you?” (250 words or less):

• Discuss a fresh perspective or opinion you brought to a collaborative setting or project.
• Describe a community you are a part of and your place within it.
• Tell us how your life experiences have impacted the way you view or interact with your community.

*(D) Wellesley College (2024, V)

 Wellesley, MA

All women’s, near Boston, 3.5+ GPA, medium to high test scores

Programs:

AMPLIFY: Wellesley’s Leadership Series

October 15, 2023

VOICE:  Wellesley’s College Access Program

Dates: Saturday, September 28 and September 29, 2024

Application Deadline: Priority application deadline is July 17 at 11:59 p.m. EDT, but the application will remain open until September 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

Website: https://www.wellesley.edu/admission-aid/connect-with-wellesley/virtual-visits-and-sessions/voice

REQUIRED: Two thoughtful paragraphs (250-400 words) addressing the following prompt:

Wellesley students break barriers and build bridges. They actively seek ways to change the world for the better. How have you questioned your community and the world around you? How have you used your voice to bring people together, and how do you anticipate doing so at Wellesley?

*Wesleyan College (2024, IP)

Small-medium liberal arts college, 3.5+ GPA, test optional

Program: WesExplore

Due to space limitations, the Office of Admission can only invite a certain number of students to campus. Given this selectivity, we ask students applying for WesExplore to apply and include a transcript through the end of junior year.

DATES:

October 13-14, 2024, and November 10-11, 2024.

Application Deadlines:

Priority Application Deadline: August 1, 2024
Applications arriving by this deadline will receive greater consideration for an invitation to attend WesExplore.

Final Application Deadline: August 30, 2024

Website: https://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/visit-connect/wesexplore.html

Application Link: https://admission.wesleyan.edu/register/wesexplore24

In a couple of paragraphs, discuss your interest in visiting Wesleyan and what you hope to gain from the experience.*

*(D) Whitman College (2023, IP) 

Walla Walla, Washington

Small liberal
arts college, 3.3+ GPA, medium test scores

Program: Fall Visit Scholarship Program: Fall For Whitman Day (by application): October 28, 2023

Application Deadline: September 30, 2023

https://www.whitman.edu/admission-and-aid/visit-whitman/visit-scholarship-program

Counselors can recommend a student for the Fall 2023 Visit Scholarship Program, and students are encouraged to apply by September 30, 2023. Application link will be available by mid-August.

For any questions about the Visit Scholarship Program, please email Makaya Kekoa Resner, Assistant Director of Admissions (DEIA-focus), at resnerm@whitman.edu.

*(D) Whitworth College (Fall 2024, IP) (Spring 2025 will be announced in January, 2025

Spokane, Washington

Small liberal arts college, 3.2 GPA+, mid-level test scores

Program: Mentorship Visit Program (MVP); March 17-18, 2024

Application: Registration using the “Register Now” button above. Students will be notified whether they have been selected for the program as applications are received. Students seeking a campus-visit travel grant to attend MVP are encouraged to submit the campus-visit travel grant application within the same time frame.

https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/visit/mentorship-visit-program/

*(D) Williams College (2024, IP)

Williamstown, Massachusetts

 Small liberal arts, rural, 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores

Program:  Windows on Williams (WOW)

We are excited to offer two all-expenses-paid fly-in programs

Dates:  Sunday, October 6 to Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Application Deadlines: Rolling

The fall 2023 WOW dates are Thursday, September 28 – Saturday, September 30. We recognize these dates may not work for any number of reasons, including observance of religious holidays, school commitments or other conflicts. If you’re interested in learning more about Williams outside of WOW, you can do so on our website and through some of our virtual programming.

Application Deadline: Thursday, August 1

Website: https://www.williams.edu/admission-aid/wow/

Application Link: https://myadmission.williams.edu/register/WOWApp2024