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The Grinnell Diversity Preview Program offers you the chance to apply for a FREE trip to campus so you can discover your place at one the nation’s top liberal arts colleges. The 2013 Diversity Preview Program will be held from October 6-8.

Download the Diversity Preview Program Application 2013 orsubmit an application online, but please note the application requirements listed below!

Program participants will:

• Stay overnight with a current student host
• Go on a tour of the Grinnell campus
• Attend classes
• Have an admission interview
• Attend an information session on admission and financial aid
• Meet campus leaders
• Have lunch with professors and admission staff

Application requirements:

• Applicants must be high school seniors
• Student of color (African American, Latino, Asian, Native American) OR first in family to attend college
• Interest in liberal arts education (arts and humanities, mathematics and sciences, social sciences)
• Submit the Diversity Preview Program Application 2013OR submit an application online.
• High school transcript with SAT/ACT
• Activities resumé

Applications are due by September 6, 2013. The program is scheduled from October 6-8. If you have questions, please call the Office of Admission at 800-247-0113 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (central). Please note that the Diversity Preview Program cannot accept applications from international students or transfer applicants.

Bridges

Miami University is proud to present the Bridges program. This experience is designed for high-achieving diverse high school seniors from all over the nation who are interested in learning more about the educational opportunities at Miami. This is an all-expense paid (meals, lodging, entertainment, etc.) overnight program on Miami’s beautiful campus in Oxford, Ohio.

Transportation is provided for each session from the locations specified below:

Students who successfully complete the program, are accepted for Fall 2014 admission, and enroll at Miami University’s Oxford campus will receive a $10,000 scholarship awarded only to Bridges students.

• Students from underrepresented populations
• High school students graduating in 2014
• Minimum of 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or top 25% of graduating class
• College prep curriculum
• Demonstrated leadership/co-curricular involvement

The application for Bridges will be available August 1. Please check back for more information.

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