Dates
From: June 29th, 2027
To: July 9th, 2027
Duration
12 days
States
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Cost
$4,500
(Exclusive of airfare and visa fee)
What is unique about this program?
This summer, experience the U.S. Northeast like never before. From the vibrant streets of New York City to the campuses of world leading universities across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, you’ll gain valuable insights into higher education while exploring some of America’s most iconic destinations.
This program enables you to explore a wide range of disciplines, including information technology, business, law, aeronautical engineering, communications, and STEM, helping you gain valuable insight into potential future career paths. Combining academic learning with real world experiences, the program offers opportunities for career exploration, university campus visits, and visits to some of the United States’ most iconic destinations.
Who is this Program for?
Students:
This program is open to current high school students in Grades 10–12, O2, O3, AS, and A Levels who are interested in exploring higher education abroad. Through visits to a diverse range of universities, students gain insight into different career pathways and are better equipped to identify their right fit college.
Counselors:
EdPrograms offers high school counselors an opportunity to further develop their skills and expand their network through workshops and informative sessions at multiple institutions. Every program that we offer has counselors accompanying the students as chaperones.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Visiting Universities
(Tentative)
- Columbia University
- Yale University
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Stony Brook University
- Merrimack College
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Quinnipiac University
- Pace University
- The Cooper Union
*Participating Institutions may change upon EdPrograms discretion and hosting institutions availability.
Tentative Schedule for the Day
8:30 am
Check-in to a hotel/dorm and discuss the agenda with the program director
9:30am
Participate in an ice-breaking activity and other group activities to start your day on a high energy note
11:00am
Explore a career track at one of the universities and learn all about future career opportunities in that particular field
1:00 pm
Enjoy a delicious lunch with your fellow students and share your highlights of the day
2:30pm
Take an interactive tour of the university and ask questions about campus life, student activities and university culture from the current university students
3:30pm
Learn all about the admission requirements and financial aid opportunities
4:30pm
Attend a session on public speaking and practice delivering your own pitch in front of an audience
5:30pm
Explore the beautiful city of New York and stroll through Central Park for the perfect opportunity to take lots of pictures!
8:00pm
Play board games and enjoy other social activities to relax and unwind for the day
*Agenda may change on EdPrograms discretion and hosting institutions availability
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- Times Square
- New York City Subway
- Six Flags Amusement Park
- Harvard Square
- East coast beaches
- And many more!
What’s Included
Faculty-led classes & Workshops
Experiential Learning
Hotels/Hostels
Health Insurance
Meals
Ground Transportation
Recreational Activities
Full-time Tour Director
Chaperones
Admissions team at each visiting Institution
Etiquette Training
Life Skills
Eligibility Requirements
- Students with a dual nationality/valid U.S. visa will be given preference for this program
- This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels)
- This is a self/parent-funded program. No scholarships are offered for our 2022 cohort
- Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered without submitting the required video
- Students must have a valid passport
- Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Students need to ensure that their respective counselors have submitted the required recommendation form available on the EdPrograms website
- Successful students will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
- Counselors must submit a thorough and quality application
- A letter of nomination from the counselor’s school
- Counselors must have a valid passport
- Counselors who nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be preferred and have their program costs subsidized
- Participation will be guaranteed after the induction of the counselor nominated students into the program and an in-person interview
- Successful Counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
- Students
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- Students with a dual nationality/valid U.S. visa will be given preference for this program
- This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels)
- This is a self/parent-funded program. No scholarships are offered for our 2022 cohort
- Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered without submitting the required video
- Students must have a valid passport
- Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Students need to ensure that their respective counselors have submitted the required recommendation form available on the EdPrograms website
- Successful students will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
- Counselors
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- Counselors must submit a thorough and quality application
- A letter of nomination from the counselor’s school
- Counselors must have a valid passport
- Counselors who nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be preferred and have their program costs subsidized
- Participation will be guaranteed after the induction of the counselor nominated students into the program and an in-person interview
- Successful Counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
*In case of unforeseen Covid travel restrictions, the program fee will be refundable.
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