In between your junior and senior year, you have the opportunity to apply to college fly-in programs.
What is a college fly-in? These are programs where well-qualified students can visit colleges to find out if they are the right fit. Some programs, including airfare, are free for minority students and/or those who qualify for free/reduced lunch. These trips are a great chance to see if a college is a good fit for you and can give you a slight advantage in getting accepted to that college.
Most of the colleges who offer these programs are small, selective liberal arts colleges in the north or northeast of the United States. Hello snow! Many of these schools are the type that offer full tuition scholarships to well-qualified applicants from low-income backgrounds. Even if you're not sure you want to go to one of these schools, attending a fly-in is a great experience where you can make new friends and get a feel for college life.
Most deadlines for fly-ins are during the summer, but the programs usually run over three-day weekends in the fall. Fortunately you are allowed excused absences for two college visits your senior year. Make sure you talk to the attendance clerk before you go and bring back proof you visited a college.
These applications can be a bit long and are very similar to what you might encounter when you apply to college. Don't let this scare you away! If you have at least a 3.0, check out the links below and see if there are any fly-ins that appeal to you. Go to the schools' websites to learn more about the schools and see if they offer your intended major. Then, take a chance and apply.
If you need a letter of recommendation, email Mrs. Stanley a brag sheet with at least a week's notice and if you need a transcript, contact Dr. Beronque, our registrar. Email Mrs. Stanley if you have questions or need help.
Lists of College Fly-In Programs:
http://blog.collegegreenlight.com/blog/2018-fly-in-programs/
http://getmetocollege.org/what-colleges-look-for/2018-fall-diversity-visit-programs
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