Dates
From: May 04, 2024
To: May 17, 2024
Duration
14 Days
States
Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and South Dakota
Cost
Free
*Airfare and visa fees not included
Deadline to apply
January 18, 2024
Welcome to our first-ever Counselor Connect – a university tour designed exclusively for high school counselors. Join us for a transformative journey through the Midwest, exploring the educational landscapes of Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, and South Dakota.
We invite counselors from all across the globe to discover the unique opportunities and vibrant communities that define the educational experience in the heartland of America.
Navigate through the Midwest exploring the small towns in Iowa, Indiana, and South Dakota, and experience the big city life in Chicago, the third largest city in the U.S. You’ll find yourself engaged in not just sightseeing, but a learning experience like no other through customized counselor workshops, university tours, and cultural activities.
Counselor Connect offers insights into the ever-evolving world of college admissions. Meeting admission directors during university visits, allows counselors to gain a first-hand understanding of what makes each institution stand out. The personalized interaction ensures you leave with a wealth of knowledge, ready to guide your students with the most up-to-date information. The tour is geared towards new and seasoned counselors eager to learn about educational opportunities in the U.S.
So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to embark on a journey beyond traditional professional development boundaries, connecting counselors from across the world with universities and colleges in the Midwest. Eat your way through the heartland of America!
Who is this program for?
- High School Counselors only
- Counselors who directly work with students applying to universities in the U.S.
- Counselors who want to want to learn about the U.S. university application process
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Why Counselor Connect?
- A wide range of university visits and meetings with the admission directors.
- Hands-on experiential learning
- Customized and bespoke workshops and informative sessions on the application process and admission procedures
- Exploring the U.S. Midwest region
- One-on-one Q/A’s with the admission representatives
- Networking tour
- Mini college fairs
- A unique and diverse cohort of counselors
Visiting Universities
- University of Chicago
- Purdue University
- DePaul University
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
- Indiana University
- University of Illinois – Chicago
- University of Northern Iowa
- University of Iowa
- Luther College
- Augustana College
- Valparaiso University
- University of South Dakota
- Iowa State University
*Participating Institutions may change upon EdPrograms discretion and hosting institutions’ availability.
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- Downtown Chicago
- Iowa River Canoeing
- And many more!
Faculty-led Classes & Workshops
Experiential Learning
Hotels/Hostels
Health Insurance
Some Meals
Ground Transportation
Recreational Activities
Full-time Tour Director
Admissions team at each visiting Institution
Etiquette Training
Eligibility Requirements
- Counselors must submit a thorough and quality application
- A letter of nomination from the counselor’s school
- Counselors must have a valid passport
- Participation will be guaranteed after a rigorous selection process
- Successful Counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as our program has limited slots.
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