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.
Dark Green Means Fall 2025
Bright Orange Means Fall 2024.
Bright blue means updated for Fall 2023.
Hot pink means Fall 2022.
*(D) Amherst College (2025, IP) 
Amherst, Massachusetts
Small private university; part of consortium, 3.7+ GPA ; mid to high test scores
Program: Fall 2025 Access to Amherst Program (A2A)
DATES: Saturday, September 27 – Monday, September 29
Deadline: Applications for the program must be received by August 11, 2025.
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=bf134137-b2e5-422b-8115-edc6f700a01b
Short Essay:
“We seek an Amherst made stronger because it includes those whose experiences can enhance our understanding of our nation and our world. We do so in the faith that our humanity is an identity forged from diversity, and that our different perspectives enrich our inquiry, deepen our knowledge, strengthen our community, and prepare students to engage with an ever-changing world.”
-Trustee Statement on Diversity and Community
Q: In what ways could your experiences enhance our understanding of our nation and our world?
Additional Short Answer Question
Please respond to the following short answer question in no more than 250 words. Write your response in another document and upload it below.
Amherst has no distribution requirements and no core curriculum. Instead, students work with their faculty advisors to choose the courses that matter most to them within our Open Curriculum. This flexibility allows for deep engagement within your major with room to explore other disciplines – and it means Amherst classrooms are filled with inquisitive, fully engaged learners.
Tell us about a class, idea, or academic project that broadened your perspective or helped you learn something new about yourself. What did you take away from this experience?
*(D) Babson College (2025, 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 5 – Monday, October 6, 2025
Please plan to attend both sessions.
Application Deadline: Friday, August 1st, 2025.
https://www.babson.edu/undergraduate/admission/visit-and-engage/access-babson/
Statements
Tell us about a part of your background, lived experiences, or viewpoints that has shaped who you are as an individual.
*(D) Bates College (2025, IP)
Lewiston, Maine
Small rural campus; liberal arts, 3.2+ GPA and higher. Optional test scores.
Program: Prologue to Bates
Dates: Sunday, October 12 – Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Application Deadline: August 8, 2025. Applicants will be notified of decisions by early-September.
http://www.bates.edu/admission/prologue/
*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)
Brunswick, ME
Rural college, private, liberal arts. 3.2+ GPA and higher. Optional test scores.
Program: Explore Bowdoin
Dates:
- Explore 1: September 18-20, 2025
- Explore 2: October 16-18, 2025
Questions? Email explore@bowdoin.edu
Deadline to apply is August 12.
Counselors: Suggest a student for Explore Bowdoin. School counselors are also invited to request a poster to hang in your school or organization’s hallways.
Application: https://admissions.bowdoin.edu/register/ebapp
*(D) Bryn Mawr College (2024, IP)
Bryn Mawr, PA (Suburban PA)
Small, all women’s college
Program: Lantern Program
Dates: Saturday, September 27- Monday, September 29, 2025
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
Application:
https://admissions.brynmawr.edu/register/?id=8fcc1258-6625-43e9-9697-b81402744f3d
*(D) Bucknell College (2025, IP)
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Small suburban private college. 3.3+ GPA. Middle to high test scores.
Program: Journey to Bucknell
Dates: October 16-October 18
Journey to Bucknell will begin the evening of Thursday, Oct. 16, and end mid-afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 18. The program includes participation in Bucknell’s Fall Open House, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 23
http://www.bucknell.edu/journeytobucknell
*(D) Carleton College (2025, IP) (App opens June 2, 2025)
Northfield, Minnesota
Small suburban private college. 3.3+ GPA. Middle to high test scores.
Program: 2024 Taste of Carleton:
Dates: Program Dates: September 28-30, 2025
Application opens: Monday, June 2, 2025
Application Deadlines: Friday, July 25
Website: https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/visit/toc/
(*D) Caltech (2025, IP)(Applications Not Open, May 16, 2025)
Los Angeles, CA
Small private university, test optional, 3.9 average GPA
Program: Caltech Up Close 2025 (for kids interested in STEM fields)
Program Dates: October 11-14, 2025
Application Deadline:
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 7-8, 2025 with an optional Athletic Camp on August 6.
Application Deadline:
*(D) Claremont-McKenna College (2025, IP)
Claremont, California
Small college, part of consortium, 3.6+ GPA, mid to high test scores
Fall Preview Program: Sunday, October 5th – Tuesday, October 7th.
Website: https://www.cmc.edu/admission/visit/diversityflyin#collapse-926
Applications are due August 10,2025
Contact Preview Program at preview@cmc.edu or 909.621.8088.
* College of the Atlantic (2025, IP)
Bar Harbor, Maine
Small liberal arts college, 3.0+, Optional test scores
Program:
Program dates: October 16-19, 2025
Eligibility: For high school seniors attending school in the U.S.
Application deadline: July 1, 2025
Application decision: August 1, 2025
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 (2025, 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 11-13, 2025
Application deadline: August 15, 2025
Release Date: September 3, 2025
Application: https://ccbasecamp.coloradocollege.edu/register/DCC2025
Colorado College values having a diverse community where people from many different backgrounds can learn from each other’s perspectives and experiences. Describe how your background and life experiences have contributed to your identity and values, and explain what kind of role you would aim to play in the Colorado College community.* (200-450 word range)
What specific resource or aspect of CC are you most excited to engage with? This can include support services, academic departments, research, or student organizations.* (100-250 word range)
Your written responses above provide the selection committee with valuable insight, not only to your interest in DCC and Colorado College, but additional context to your strengths and passions. We recommended you draft your responses and carefully edit your responses before submitting your application.
*(D) Connecticut College (2025, IP) (Need App Deadline, June 10, 2025)
New London, Connecticut
Small liberal arts. East coast. Near NY and Boston. 3.0+ GPA; middle test scores.
Program: Explore Weekend: Nov. 9-11, 2025
Deadline:
Website: http://www.conncoll.edu/explore-weekend/
Application:
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.
Also offering…
Spring Connections, April 26-29, 2025
Application Deadline: TBD
Application decisions will be released TBD.
*(D) Dartmouth (2025, 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 20-23, 2025 or August 3-6, 2025
All material (application, transcript, and resume) must be submitted by May 19, 2025.
Want to learn more? Join us on either Thursday, May 1, or Monday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an optional virtual information session on the Dartmouth Bound program led by admission staff and current Dartmouth students.
Indigenous Fly-In Program • October 12-15, 2025
Application Deadline: July 21, 2025
Application Link: https://apply.dartmouth.edu/register/college-access-2025
*(D) Davidson College (2025, IP)
Davidson, NC
Suburban, private college. 3.5+GPA; medium to high test scores.
Program: Access Davidson
Dates: September 14-16 2025
Application Deadline:
When to Apply: August 1, 2025
Essays
- 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.”
- 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) Emory University (2025, IP and some virtual session)
Medium college, mid to high test scores, 3.5+ grades
Program: Emory LEADs Experience In Person Leadership Retreat
Dates: September 25-27, 2025
Application Deadline: August 1, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Website: https://apply.emory.edu/leads/index.html
Application: https://apply.emory.edu/leads/application.html
Application opens May 21, 2025
- May 21
The Emory LEADs Experience Application opens.
- May 29
The virtual Emory LEADs Experience Interest Session for counselors, educators, and CBOs is held at 2pm Eastern.
- May 29
The virtual Emory LEADs Experience Interest Session for all interested students and families is held at 8pm Eastern.
- August 1
The Emory LEADs Experience Application closes at 11:59pm Eastern.
- By Mid-August
Students receive the first LEADs Newsletter.
- August 21
The virtual Emory LEADs Experience Welcome Session, open to all applicants, is held at 7:30pm Eastern.
- By September 8
Students are notified if they have been selected to attend the in-person Leadership Retreat.
- By Mid-September
Students receive the second LEADs Newsletter.
- September 25-27
The Emory LEADs Experience continues with our three-day, overnight Leadership Retreat for a limited number of select students to explore campus in the fall.
- Early October
Students receive the third LEADs Newsletter.
- October 16
The virtual College Admission & Financial Aid Q&A Session, open to all applicants, is held at 7:30pm Eastern.
- By Mid-November
Students receive the fourth LEADs Newsletter.
- By November 15
The deadline for students interested in applying for ourEmory Merit Scholarships.
- December 4
The Emory LEADs Experience Concluding Session, open to all applicants, is held at 7pm Eastern.
- By Mid-December
Students receive the fourth and final LEADs Newsletter.
Final Comments
If there’s any relevant information you feel isn’t captured within this brief application, please let us know using the space provided below.
(*D) Grinnell College (2024, Live and Virtual) (Fall 2025 Not yet, May 16, 2025)
Grinnell, Iowa
Small liberal arts; 3.0+ GPA; middle test score
Program: Grinnell Diversity Preview Program (Virtual and Live)
Fall 2025
Registration coming soon.
This preview program is a great way to discover your place at one of the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. Registrants must be domestic students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) entering their senior year of high school. We encourage attendance from students who:
- wish to have a campus affinity with communities of color (American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian; Black or African American; Latinx/Hispanic; or Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander)
- the first in their immediate family to attend college
- a low-income student
http://www.grinnell.edu/admission/visit/programs/diversity-preview
*(D) Hamilton College (2025, IP) (Need deadline and application, opens in July)
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 5-6, 2025
Application: Application will open in July.
Sign up to get application: https://admission.hamilton.edu/register/?id=7533312b-f4fe-422a-bc55-1f2d9d0ec2c7
*(D) Harvey Mudd College (2025, IP)
Claremont, CA
Small science and engineering, 3.5+ GPA, high test scores
FAST Program Program:
September 14-16, 2025 and October 26-29, 2025.
Application Deadline: August 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm PDT
Website: https://www.hmc.edu/admission/fast/
Application: https://connect.hmc.edu/register/2025FASTApp
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 (2025, IP)
Haverford, PA (Suburban Philadelphia
Small liberal arts, 3.6+ GPA, middle to high test scores
Program: Have a Look
Dates: October 26-28, 2025
Deadline: Monday, August 18, 2025
https://www.haverford.edu/havealook
Contact admission@haverford.edu
*(D) Lafayette College (2024, IP) (Fall 2025 Not Yet, May 16, 2025)
Rural small to medium campus, near Philadelphia, 3.0+ GPA,
Program: Our Beloved Community (OBC)
December 6-7, 2024
Deadline for submission is has been extended to November 6, 2024!
Notification that you have been accepted to the program will be released on November 12, 2024.
*(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 (2025, IP)
Middlebury, Vermont
Small liberal arts, rural. 3.3+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Program: Discover Middlebury
Dates: October 12-14, 2025
Application Deadline: September 5, 2025
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) Ohio University (2024, IP) (Fall 2025 Not Yet, May 16, 2025)
Athens, Ohio
Large public university. 3.0+ GPA and higher, middle test scores
OHIO Discovery Day
OHIO Discovery Day is an in-person visit program designed for prospective first-year students and their families. At OHIO Discovery Day, visitors will hear from current students, meet with admissions representatives, learn more about their academic interest area, tour the OHIO campus and more. Prospective students can also get help completing their Ohio University application.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Saturday, October 5. 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024
https://admissions.ohio.edu/portal/discoveryday
More information: https://www.ohio.edu/admissions/visit/ohio-discovery-day
Deadline: Rolling
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(*D) Olin College of Engineering (2025, 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 9-10, 2025.
Application Deadline: Counselors must nominate a student by Wednesday, September 10, 2025. They do not accept self nominations from students.
Nomination Form:
https://admission.olin.edu/register/Fly-InNom2025
Website for more Info:
https://www.olin.edu/admission/visit
*(D) Pitzer College (2025, 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: October 6-8,2025
Deadline: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Website: https://www.pitzer.edu/admission-aid/visit/preview-pitzer-program
You will also be asked to write one essay, and we recommend writing this essay before starting the application. This essay prompts are the same ones you will find on the Common Application, and you can use the same essays for both applications. You’ll find the essay prompts below:
At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education: social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement and environmental sustainability. As agents of change, our students utilize these values to create solutions to our world’s challenges. Please answer only ONE of the following prompts in 650 words or less.
- Describe what you are looking for from your college experience and why Pitzer would be a good fit for you.
- Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one or more of Pitzer’s core values?
Additionally, all applicants are REQUIRED to answer the following prompt in 250 words or less:
- As a mission driven institution, we value and celebrate the synergy created by our differences and similarities. We welcome you to write about distinctive aspects of your background, identity, or personal interests that you would bring to Pitzer, and how you plan to engage in our diverse community here. (250 words)
Please contact a member of our Preview Pitzer Team if you have questions. The team can be reached by calling our office at (909) 621-8129 or emailing Preview_Pitzer@pitzer.edu.
Claremont, CA 
Small elite liberal arts college, 3.8+ GPA, SAT 2100, ACT 31
Program: Perspectives on Pomona (POP!)
On Campus: Sunday, October 5 to Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Virtual: Two half-day sessions after school on Thursday, October 23 and the morning of Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Application Deadlines:
Monday, August 11, 2025 for those who wish to be considered for both programs
Friday, September 29, 2025 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 (2024, Virtual first and then second part IP) (Fall 2025 Not Yet, June 10, 2025)
Portland, Oregon
Small liberal arts college; no test scores required to apply
Program: Senior Scholars
The Senior Scholars Program is a yearlong engagement with our community. The program begins with a virtual introduction to campus that is open to all Senior Scholars applicants and concludes with a partially or fully funded trip to visit Reed’s campus during Admitted Student Day events.
Senior Scholars is 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, faculty, and other future Reedies.
All students are welcome to apply by October 15.
During the virtual program, Senior Scholar applicants will meet campus leaders and faculty and hear directly from current students about life in Portland. Senior Scholars who are admitted to Reed will receive financial support to visit campus in the spring.
Senior Scholars applicants will:
- Meet with Reed President Audrey Bilger.
- Connect with Milyon Trulove, Vice President and Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, and Karnell McConnell-Black, Vice President for Student Life.
- Join professors for a Q&A about their conference-style classes and what it’s like to learn at Reed.
- Hear from current students about their experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
Website: https://www.reed.edu/admission-aid/visit/senior-scholars.html
Interest Form: https://apply.reed.edu/register/?id=dd1a749b-4b2a-4293-b527-a2bd4cd6a3fb
Must complete this form to be considered for Fall 2025 Program. Applicants must also apply Early Action or Early Decision to Reed.
*(D) Smith College (2025, IP)
Northampton, Massachusetts
Small, all women’s, 3.3+ GPA, test optional
Program: Women of Distinction: October 17 – 18, 2025 or November 7 – 8, 2025
Application opens: Application Opens August 1, 2025
Application deadline: September, 15, 2025
https://www.smith.edu/women-distinction-program#application-materials-1
*(D) Swarthmore College (2025, IP)
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Small, suburban, near Philadelphia. Intensive. 3.5+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Discover Swarthmore Program: Thursday, September 25 – Saturday, September 27, 2025
Or
Thursday, October 22, 2024 – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Deadlines:
Nominations
Nominations for the Fall 2025 programs are now open. Students do not have to be nominated in order to apply. Students who are not nominated are not at any disadvantage in our review process.
Applications
Student applications for the Fall 2025 programs are now open. The application deadline is July 7th, 2025
Website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/admissions-aid/discover-swarthmore
*(D) Trinity College (2024, IP) (Fall 2025 Not Yet, June 10, 2025)
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 (2025, 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 19- Monday, October 20, 2025)
Virtual program: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Application deadline: July 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. local 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 (2024, IP and V) (Fall 2025, Not Yet, June 10, 2025)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Mid-sized, city campus, 3.2+ GPA, mid test scores
Programs: Preview Tulane (PUT) Visit Day
Dates: September 28, 2024
Deadline: Registration closes on Friday, August 23, 2024. Final deadline to apply for travel grant is Friday, September 6th.
To apply, please complete the PreviewTU registration form and indicate that you are applying for a travel grant. Please be prepared to include a 250-word essay about why you are interested in visiting Tulane.
Virtual PreviewTU, Late October 2024
https://admission.tulane.edu/visit/special-programs
*(D) Union College (2024, IP) (Fall 2025 Not Yet, June 10, 2025)
Small private college, 3.2+ GPA, medium test scores
Getting to Know You: Sunday, October 13 – Monday, October 14, 2024
Application Deadlines:
- Completed GTKU applications are due by Monday, September 30, 2024
- Decisions will be emailed to all applicants by October 4,2 2024.
- Optional online interview will be offered the evenings of October 1 and 3.
Application Requirements:
- High school senior in fall 2024.
- Residing in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland or Washington D.C. metro area.
- B+ average or above in core high school courses (English, History, Math, Science, World Language).
- Enrollment in challenging courses (Honors, AP, IB).
- ACT or SAT scores may be considered. Submission of these test scores is optional.
- Genuine interest in learning more about Union’s academic and community experience.
- Citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- GTKU Application, including copy of high school transcript (with grades through junior year) and short answer question (50-100 words): Why are you interested in Union College?
- Recommended (but optional) online interview.
*(D) University of Denver (2025, IP)
Denver, Colorado
Mid-sized, 3.3+ GPA, mid-SATs 
Programs:
The 2025 Pioneer Prep Leadership Institute
Program Dates: July 17 – July 19, 2025
Application Deadline: May 16 at 11:59 Mountain time
https://www.du.edu/admission-aid/undergraduate/pioneer-prep
*(D) University of Michigan (2025, IP)
Large public university, highly selection business school.
Program: Michigan Ross: All-Access Weekend, September 4-6, 2025
Deadlines: May 27, 2025 at 11:59 EST
Website: https://michiganross.umich.edu/about/events/all-access-weekend
*(D) University of Pennsylvania (2025, 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 23-August 6, 2025
Cohort 2: Wednesdays from 7-9 pm ET. August 13-August 27, 2025
Application: June 2, 2025
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 (2025, IP) (Application opens by August 1, 2025)
Rochester, NY
Medium college, medium city, upper state NY, 3.3+ test scores, medium test scores
Program: Meliora Visit Program (MVP)
Dates: November 9-November 11, 2025
Deadline: Application Opens by August 1, 2025
Website: https://enrollment.rochester.edu/multicultural-visitation-program/
*(D) University of Vermont (2025, IP)
Burlington, Vermont
Medium public, 3.0+ GPA, medium test scores
Discovering UVM Program Dates:
Please submit your application on or before the deadline for your selected session.
Session 1: Monday, September 29th
Session 2: Monday, October 6th
Program: https://www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/discovering-uvm
Share a moment or lived experience that has had a significant impact on your life and how it has shaped your educational hopes and dreams. How would participating in Discovering UVM help you achieve these goals?
*(D) University of Virginia (2025, 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.
2025 HOOS First Look PROGRAM DATES AND INFORMATION:
PROGRAM DATES AND INFORMATION:
(subject to change)
- In-person cohort: September 27th, 2025
- Virtual cohort: October 25th, 2025
Deadlines:
- Initial Round (priority) Applications Due: Saturday, June 14th, 2025 @11:59pm
- Second Round (regular) Applications Due: Saturday, August 9th, 2025 @11:59pm
Outreach: https://hoosfirstlook.com/
More Information: https://hoosfirstlook.com/about#81b54329-a244-4e9e-b267-d88f3f6389b2
*(D) Washington & Lee University (2025, IP)
Lexington, Virginia
Small, rural college, 3.2+ GPA, mid-test scores
Program PATH to W&L
Website: https://www.wlu.edu/admissions/visit/path-fly-in-program
PATH 2025 Dates
- PATH I: September 21 – September 23
- PATH II: September 28 – September 30
Application Deadline: Rolling before August 8.
Application Opens in Mid-May
*(D) Washington University in St. Louis (2025, IP)
St. Louis, Missouri
Mid-sized, competitive admissions campus, 3.7+ GPA, mid to high test scores
Program: WashU Preview
Business, June 25 – 27
Explore WashU’s Olin Business School. Discover our unique opportunities, experiential thinking, and collaborative culture.
You will fly in to St. Louis on Wednesday, June 25, and fly out on Friday, June 27.
On Friday, you will participate in an Academic Theme Day with other prospective students. Activities on that day will include a campus tour, an Admissions & Aid group information session, and additional Business programming.
Engineering, July 9 – 11
Explore WashU’s McKelvey School of Engineering.
Learn what the engineering experience is like at WashU and how it can it can expand your lifelong opportunities.
You will fly in to St. Louis on Wednesday, July 9, and fly out on Friday, July 11.
On Friday, you will participate in an Academic Theme Day with other prospective students. Activities on that day will include a campus tour, an Admissions & Aid group information session, and additional Engineering programming.
PreMed, July 16-18
Explore WashU’s PreHealth programs. Learn how students are prepared for success in the application process for medical and other professional schools.
You will fly in to St. Louis on Wednesday, July 16, and fly out on Friday, July 18.
On Friday, you will participate in an Academic Theme Day with other prospective students. Activities on that day will include a campus tour, an Admissions & Aid group information session, and additional PreHealth programming.
Arts & Sciences, July 23-25
Explore WashU’s College of Arts & Sciences. Discover how the many majors, minors, and programs in the College of Arts & Sciences can help you apply critical and creative thinking to make your mark on the world.
You will fly in to St. Louis on Wednesday, July 23, and fly out on Friday, July 25.
On Friday, you will participate in an Academic Theme Day with other prospective students. Activities on that day will include a campus tour, an Admissions & Aid group information session, and additional Arts & Sciences programming.
Application Deadline: WashU Preview is an invitation-based program. To be considered, students should submit the WashU Preview Application by May 23, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
How to Apply:
As part of the application, you will need to:
- Respond to a short-answer question about your academic area of interest (200-word count).
- Submit a copy of your transcript or a list of courses and grades showing completed coursework through first semester of junior year.
- Submit a list of confirmed or expected senior year coursework.
- Recommended supplemental materials include a school profile and resume.
*(D) Wellesley College (2025, IP)
Wellesley, MA
All women’s, near Boston, 3.5+ GPA, medium to high test scores
Program:
AWE: Wellesley’s College Access Program
Dates: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Deadlines: We have two deadlines! Deadline #1 is on July 18, 2025 and Deadline #2 is on August 6, 2025.
Application Opens, June 16, 2025
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) (Fall 2025 Opens in early June, 2025)
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) (Fall 2025 Information Not Available, May 16)
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 (Spring 2026) (Spring 2026, Not Yet)
Spokane, Washington
Small liberal arts college, 3.2 GPA+, mid-level test scores
Program: Mentorship Visit Program (MVP); March 16-17, 2025
Application: https://apply.whitworth.edu/register/mvp2025
https://www.whitworth.edu/cms/administration/admissions/visit/mentorship-visit-program/
*(D) Williams College (2025, 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, September 28 to Tuesday, September 30
Application Deadline:
Apply by August 1 and receive your decision by August 31. There are two ways to apply:
Website: https://www.williams.edu/admission-aid/wow/
Application Link: https://myadmission.williams.edu/register/WOWApp2025
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