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Middlebury College invites you to visit our campus during our annual multicultural open house, Discover Middlebury, to be held in October. We are looking for students who are intellectually motivated and would like to explore the pursuit of higher education at a small liberal arts and sciences college.

The visit is open to seniors from traditionally under-represented groups: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American, and American Indian students; students (regardless of ethnicity) with demonstrated financial hardship; and students who are first in their families to pursue a four-year college education.  Unfortunately, international students or those living outside of the country cannot participate in this program.

Because Discover Middlebury is a popular program, we unfortunately cannot accommodate all applicants.  There is a selective application process to fill the approximately 75 spaces available, with priority given to strong students who might not otherwise have a chance to visit campus.  Meals and lodging will be provided free of charge by Middlebury College for all participants, and transportation will also be provided for students who will be financial aid applicants.  Modes of transportation will vary depending on where a student is traveling from and may be by plane, train or bus.

Please apply via our online Discover Middlebury Application. (Coming in July) Students are responsible for completing the application which can be accessed via the link on the right, including unofficial copies of your high school transcript, your standardized test scores, and a brief statement to the Admissions Office.

We look forward to meeting you and assisting in your college selection process.  If you have any questions, please e-mail the Middlebury College Admissions Office (admissions@middlebury.edu) or give us a call at 802.443.3000.

Who is Eligible?

To apply, you must be a high school senior of color (African American, Asian/Pacific American, Latino/a, Native American). You must also be interested in a liberal arts education (Arts & Humanities, Math & Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences). Lastly, the program is only open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Application Outline

The application consists of multiple parts outlined below. We must receive all parts by the applicable deadline:

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

Review of applications will be holistic and decisions will be made up to two weeks prior to the program date. Acceptance to a program is very competitive as there are a limited number of spots available for each weekend.

Deadlines

Carleton College invites under-represented students to sample one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.  Visit a class, meet current students, explore our campus, meet with faculty members, and stay overnight with a student host.  You’ll also meet other high school seniors excited about getting a taste of Carleton.

What happens at the Taste of Carleton?

Thursday

• Arrive at Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport by 5 p.m. and take a shuttle to Northfield.
• Attend a welcome reception and meet your student host.

Friday

• Attend a class that suits your interests: anything from Principles of Psychology, to Genes and Evolution, toLatinas in Hollywood.
• Explore campus, tour the 880 acre Arboretum, chat with students in the Sayles-Hill student center, or attend our weekly convocation.
• Have an interview with a member of the admissions staff.
• Get your student life questions answered by current students at a Q&A session.
• Sample Carleton’s night life.

Saturday

• Savor a final morning at Carleton before the shuttles depart for the airport.

Sound mouthwatering?

We’re still working on the 2013 details, including the dates and the applications, so hang tight — and make sure you’re on our mailing list so that we can keep in touch about TOC and other updates.  If you’re wondering what the application looks like, check out last year’s form:

• Out-of-State Application from last year (non-Minnesota residents)
• Minnesota Application from last year (Minnesota residents)

Each applicant must return the completed application form and a high school transcript (with senior schedule) to be considered.

Application deadlines :

For Out-of-State Applicants: mid-September 2013
For Minnesotan Applicants: early October 2013

The Explore Bowdoin program offers high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to visit Bowdoin’s campus. Because we understand that traveling may pose a significant financial burden for many families, the College covers the entire cost of the trip, including all transportation and meals.

There are two program dates available: September and November. For both programs, students spend Thursday to Sunday on the Bowdoin College campus. The deadlines for the the program applications are August and September respectively. Participants stay with current students in campus housing, attend classes, receive personal admissions interviews, and attend information sessions on admissions and financial aid.

To apply, complete the application at the link below. Please make sure to indicate your date preference. While we cannot guarantee each applicant her/his first choice of dates, we will make every effort to accommodate your preference.  Please make sure that you do not have any scheduling conflicts for the date that you are selecting.  If you have any questions about the program call or email Claudia Marroquin at (207) 725-3066, cmarroqu@bowdoin.edu or call Pat Folger at (207) 725-3878.

Explore Bowdoin Application

In addition to completing the online application, students will need to send a copy of their transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable) for consideration.  The transcript must be received by the deadline for the application to be considered complete.  Applicants will be notified, via email, the week following the application deadline regarding our selections.

Prologue: Open House Program for First-Generation-to-College Students and/or Students of Color

Three days on us to enjoy a slice of what Bates College has to offer. During the overnight program, designed by the Bates Office of Admission for first-generation-to-college and/or underrepresented high school seniors, you will:

• Attend a class of your choosing
• Stay with current Bates students
• Meet Bates faculty and staff
• Tour Bates’ beautiful, 109-acre campus
• Catch an information session
• Participate in an admission interview
• Attend academic, athletic, cultural and co-curricular events

Barnard Bound provides a taste of both Barnard College and New York City for promising high school seniors who self-identity as students of color and/or who couldn’t otherwise afford to visit.  Participants spend the first day touring parts of Manhattan and experiencing its rich diversity of culture, neighborhoods, and of course, food, returning to campus to get a feel for student life and discovering more about Barnard the next day during Open House. The program also introduces students to important details about our admissions and financial aid processes. It’s our goal to help your students learn as much as they can about our unique and vibrant community. We hope that your students will also see that Barnard is both affordable and attainable.

Students must complete the online Barnard Bound Student Application.  Please note that students will be unable to save and return to this application before submission, so they should be prepared to complete and submit their application in one sitting.

In addition to the application, students must be nominated by a guidance counselor or mentor at a college access organization using the Barnard Bound Adviser Recommendation. We hope you can help us find intellectually curious students who are independent thinkers and would benefit from the mentorship and support that Barnard provides. Finally, a transcript must be sent with the nomination form (this may be an unofficial transcript). Transcripts and forms may be scanned and emailed or faxed.

All applications, adviser forms and transcripts are due by TBA.  They may be sent by e-mail or by fax (to 212-854-6220).  Please do not send forms or transcripts via postal mail.

Program participation is limited, but travel scholarships are available for students outside of the New York City metro area who demonstrate financial need and meet Barnard Bound admission criteria.  Advisers and students will be asked for basic financial information at the time of application to determine qualifications. Travel scholarship recipients will be notified at the time of program admission.

Expenses for program-related events, subway passes, and meals will be covered by Barnard College for all attendees.

As part of Amherst College’s commitment to diversity, the Office of Admission hosts two weekend Diversity Open Houses (DIVOH) in the fall to introduce prospective applicants to Amherst’s campus, student body, faculty, classes, and residence halls. Up to 100 students are selected to attend each weekend. The Diversity Open Houses are available to all prospective students, but the selection committee prioritizes the invitation of students from traditionally under-represented groups, such as African-American, Hispanic/Latino American, Native American, and Asian-American backgrounds, as well as first-generation students. To support socio-economic diversity, the selection committee will also invite and prioritize students with limited family financial resources, regardless of cultural or racial background.  The above-mentioned are priorities, and are not meant to imply any exclusivity regarding the program or selection process.  Should you have an interest in attending, we encourage you to apply no matter your demographic or economic background.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Students selected to visit Amherst for a DIVOH weekend will receive 100% of round-trip transportation costs (airline, bus, or train) for DIVOH attendance and will be hosted on campus by current students. Typically, seventy-five percent of the students who attend one of our DIVOH programs choose to apply to Amherst, although they are under no obligation to do so. A fee waiver of the $60 application fee is provided to all students invited to attend a DIVOH weekend. Some students who apply to the Open House will also receive a waiver for the Amherst College $60 application fee in order to encourage their applications to Amherst, regardless of whether they are invited to attend the Open House.

FALL 2013 DIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDS

• Saturday, September 21 – Monday, September 23
• Saturday, October 26 – Monday, October 28

Special programming for the DIVOH weekends includes information sessions with admission deans, a faculty panel, and opportunities to attend classes and interact with current Amherst College students, faculty and staff. Although the plans for the upcoming DIVOH weekends are not yet finalized, you can get a good idea of the typical weekend activities by reviewing the sample DIVOH program below.

DIVOH Sample Program

APPLYING FOR DIVOH

To apply for attendance at one of the upcoming Fall 2013 DIVOH weekends, please complete and submit our online DIVOH Application. The application deadline for both DIVOH weekends is Friday, August 16, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. (EST).

To be eligible for the programs, you must:

• be a high school senior in the fall of 2013
• reside in the U.S.
• complete a DIVOH application (essay required)
• submit a copy of your transcript (an unofficial one will be accepted) through your junior year

READY TO APPLY?
It’s easy!  The first step is submitting an on-line DIVOH application, followed by submitting a copy of your transcript.

• Submit your on-line DIVOH application

DON’T FORGET YOUR TRANSCRIPT!
Please remember that, until we receive a high school transcript (through the end of junior year), your application is not complete.  We must receive all materials by Friday, August 16, 2013.  You may send your transcript:

• by fax to 413-542-2040, Attn: Lyn Rodriguez
• by email to divtravel@amherst.edu
• by mail to:
  Admission Office
  Attn: Lynn Rodriguez
  Amherst College
  PO Box 5000
  Amherst, MA 01002-5000

QUESTIONS? Email divtravel@amherst.edu.

We know that the opportunity to visit campus is an important factor in identifying whether Cornell would provide what you are looking for in your college experience. The 2013 Fall Women in Engineering Hosting Program (WIE) is a great chance for you to come see what the College of Engineering and greater Cornell University campus have to offer!

This overnight hosting program will take place Thursday, September 26 – Saturday, September 28, 2013 and will provide you with an insider’s view into life as a Cornell Engineer. During Fall WIE you will have the opportunity to:

• stay in a residence hall with a current student;
• learn details about the admission process;
• attend a class;
• participate in an interactive lab demonstration; and
• interact with faculty, staff, and students.

Additionally, you will be able to engage with members of several of our award-winning engineering student organizations including:

• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers ( SHPE)
• Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES)

Notes about the program

• This program is for high school senior women (graduating in Spring 2014 only).
• There is no cost for the program except for your own travel to campus.  However, you may be eligible to apply for a travel grant to cover some or all of your travel expenses. Once you have been accepted into the program you, will receive instructions on how to apply for these travel grants.
• This is an application-based, space-limited, selective program.  Though it is not equivalent to admission into Cornell University, we are looking for students that show promise of being a member of the freshman class.
• Because we require one year each of Calculus, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology for our freshman admissions, we are also requiring these for our hosting program.  Note that these are requirements for you to fulfill before high school graduation, so taking them in Senior year still fulfills the requirement.

How to Apply for Fall WIE 2013

All supporting application materials must be submitted with the online application by Monday, July 15, 2013.  If you experience difficulty uploading your materials, please contact the Engineering Admissions office.

To apply, you must complete the Fall WIE Online Application by Monday, July 15, 2013.

The Fall WIE Online Application includes:

A. Essay

You will be asked for a completed essay of 400-500 words in the application.  Because you are expected to enter the essay in the midst of your application, please have your response ready before you fill out the application so that you are prepared to enter the essay when asked.  This year’s essay prompt is:

Cornell Engineering:  Breakthrough Thinking

After viewing the following websites, discuss what it is about Cornell Engineering that interests you most.

B. Completed Junior Year High School Transcript

You will be asked to upload a copy of your transcript (official, unofficial, or copies of your 9,10, and 11 grade report cards – whichever you have access to).  These must have final grades for 9th, 10th, and 11th grades.  If you have not yet finished your Junior year, you should wait to apply for WIE until you have your completed final grades.  Because you are expected to upload your transcript in the midst of your application, please have your document(s) ready before you fill out the application so that you are prepared to upload your transcript when asked.

Apply for Fall WIE 2013

Program Notification

• Fully completed applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis throughout June/July.
• Decision notification will also be on a rolling basis throughout July.
• A portion of our applicants may not be notified until Monday, July 29 when all final decisions will be released via e-mail.
• All selection decisions will include important details for the program, including how to apply for travel grants and how to make travel arrangements.