Carmel High School: Chicago/Midwest College Tour 2016 Led by Melinda Stephan and the CHS College & Career Resource Center Staff
AGENDA - Why we are here - Why EF - Our itineraries - What s included - Prices and payments - How to enroll
WHY COLLEGE VISIT TOURS? The college process is meant to be family-oriented. So why tour colleges with counselors first? - Understand the colleges that fit you best, so when you tour with parents, you can maximize your time - Get insight from counselors on tour to help think about your college search - Learn how to get the most out of a campus visit
WHY START NOW? For freshmen and sophomores: - Understand the college tour process - Learn what to look for and what to ask - Reflect with peers and counselors - Begin to see patterns in your college fit For juniors: - Jumpstart your search by seeing 2-3 colleges per day - See areas you might not have the chance to see with family
WHY EF? - Safety first - Most educational - Best value - Continued support - Peace of mind
MEET OUR TOUR DIRECTORS - Full-time (24/7) directors - Licensed local guides - Logistics managers - Fun-seekers!
CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ITINERARY (Summer: 5 days) Colleges that we will see: University of Chicago Northwestern University Loyola University Chicago University of Wisconsin at Madison Marquette University DePaul University Wheaton College University of Notre Dame University of Michigan Sightseeing: Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago: Magnificent Mile, Water Tower, Oak Street Beach, Lake Michigan, Millennium Park Willis Tower Skydeck Free time at the Navy Pier
EVERYTHING YOU GET Round-trip transportation* Safe, quality hotel rooms Breakfast and dinner daily College visits Full-time Tour Director Sightseeing tours led by licensed guides On-tour transportation Professional overnight security Tour backpack, luggage tag & ID badge Illness and Accident Coverage 24-hour emergency assistance All gratuities Flexible payment plans
TOUR DETAILS CHICAGO/MIDWEST COLLEGE TOUR Student Program Fee: $1620* $305/month *Based on traveling with 20 students. Departure Date: Monday, July 11, 2016 Return Date: Friday, July 15, 2016 Departure from: CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
PAYMENT OPTIONS 1 2 3 Pay in Full at Enrollment Pay your entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks. Automatic Payment Plan Free Payments automatically deducted from your bank account Choose monthly or bi-weekly Payment methods accepted: ATM/debit card or checking account only. Manual Payment Plan - $40 plan fee Receive invoices Make your payments in up to three installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit cards or personal checks.
CONTINUED SUPPORT - Personal online account for every traveler - Private Giving Page for friend and family donations - Dedicated Traveler Support Team for travelers and parents: 888-333-9756
Student Testimonials It was a great experience and I not only learned about colleges, but I learned a lot about Boston and New York as well. It was educational, but very fun! Yuki, Sophomore It gave me a feel of different campuses and allowed me to make a decision about what I liked best. This will help me narrow my search in the future and get the most out of all the colleges I visit. --Anna, Sophomore I had the chance to see different types of campuses and feel what it would be like to live there and learn there. Selena, Junior I was able to explore the different opportunities, philosophies, and vibes of each college I was able to rule in or out some colleges, and learned things that I like/don't like and can apply to various other colleges. Hannah, Sophomore It helped me understand the culture of the cities I visited greatly. Our tour guide was phenomenal and walking around the cities was another great portion of the trip. It was important to me. Frederik, Sophomore
Parent Testimonials I wanted them to travel with their counselors and learn about the college process.//this was a great way to visit 12 very good colleges, well planned. Something that would be hard to coordinate as a family so efficiently and effectively. Leslie, Sophomore Parent Great experience. We wouldn't have been able to accomplish nearly so much if we had done it on our own. Susan, Junior Parent I think they developed a more personal understanding of the college admissions process. Junior Parent
October 14, 2015 Dear Ms. Stephan, I m sorry Caitlin and I cannot attend the college tour meeting next week, however, I would like to encourage parents to send their son or daughter on a similar trip. As a parent of a child attending the inaugural college visit tour, I can attest to the wonderful experience my daughter received on the Northeast College tour held this past July. Caitlin s College Visit Tours Booklet was filled in with her observations and comments about the dozen or so colleges she visited while on the tour. She returned with an even greater enthusiasm for attending college after high school. In fact, she spoke to me more about this trip than she did when she visited Europe in June! We are planning some local university tours in Indiana and having attended this college tour trip, Caitlin will be able to make a more informed decision about choosing a college that is a right fit for her. Thank you for offering this awesome opportunity. I feel this was money well spent and invaluable to Caitlin s college search journey. Sincerely. Alice Noppenberger
HOW DO I RESERVE MY SPOT? Online www.efexploreamerica.com/enroll Phone 888-333-9756 Tour Number Midwest: 1746446RY Enrollment Window: Now through February 5, 2016 For more information, call EF s Traveler Support Team at 888-333-9756, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday Thursday, or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Friday.