Dates
From: July 20, 2020
To: July 27, 2020
Duration
8 Days
States
California
Cost
$1850
Exclusive of airfare and visa fee
What is unique about this program?
This program offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore not only the world-renowned universities along the west coast but also explore the iconic states of California, home to the Silicon Valley and Hollywood, and Arizona, home to the breathtaking Grand Canyon. Immerse yourself into various disciplines such as information technology, business, law, aeronautical engineering, communications, law, and STEM to get a glimpse into your future career path. With the perfect blend of knowledge and experiences, this program offers you everything from career exploration and campus visits to witnessing some of the most iconic destinations in the U.S.
Who is this program for?
Students:
This program is only open to current high school students (grade 10, 11, 12, O2, O3, A/S and A levels) interested in learning more about higher education abroad. The program will allow students to explore various career options and visit a diverse range of universities to give them a better understanding of their future career path as well as the kind of university that fits their needs
Counselors:
EdPrograms offers high school counselors an opportunity to further develop their skills and expertise through workshops and informative sessions as a part of the program. Every program that we offer has counselors accompanying the students as their chaperons.
For more information, please visit our FAQ page or email us at info@edprograms.org
Visiting Universities
(Tentative)
- Stanford University
- University of California – Berkeley
- University of Southern California
- San Jose State University
- Cal Poly – Pomona
- University of La Verne
- Foothill & DeAnza College
- College of the Desert
- Arizona State University
- Northern Arizona University
Tentative Schedule for the Day
8:30 am
Breakfast on campus
9:00 am
Explore a career track at one of the universities and learn all about future career opportunities in that particular field
12:00 pm
Enjoy lunch with your fellow students and share your highlights of the day
1:00 pm
Take an interactive tour of the university and learn all about the admission requirements and financial aid opportunities
4:00 pm
Depart university for evening activities
5:00 pm
Explore the beautiful city of San Francisco and take a boat under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz
6:30 pm
Dinner
8:00 pm
Enjoy other social activities to relax and unwind for the day
11:00 pm
Return to your room and sleep. You’ve got a busy day tomorrow!
Sightseeing/Other Activities
- Universal Studios
- Beverly Hills
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Iconic Pacific Highway
- Grand Canyon
- 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
- 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-funded program. Your parents can contribute towards the cost of the program. Unfortunately, we are not offering any scholarships at this point.
- Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered complete without submitting the required video
- Students must have a valid passport
- Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Student needs 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 the 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
- Counselors also need to submit a letter of nomination from their respective schools
- Counselors must have a valid passport
- Counselors who can nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be given preference and will have the cost of the program subsidized for them
- Counselors can only be guaranteed a slot into program after the successful induction of their nominated students into the program
- All counselors will be required to do an in-person interview
- Successful counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications and interview. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
- Students
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- 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-funded program. Your parents can contribute towards the cost of the program. Unfortunately, we are not offering any scholarships at this point.
- Students must submit a quality application along with the requested video. Your application will not be considered complete without submitting the required video
- Students must have a valid passport
- Students have to be nominated/recommended by their school counselor. Student needs 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 the 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
- Counselors also need to submit a letter of nomination from their respective schools
- Counselors must have a valid passport
- Counselors who can nominate a minimum of 5 students from their schools for the program will be given preference and will have the cost of the program subsidized for them
- Counselors can only be guaranteed a slot into program after the successful induction of their nominated students into the program
- All counselors will be required to do an in-person interview
- Successful counselors will be selected by EdPrograms after evaluation of their applications and interview. We cannot guarantee selection into the program as each program has limited slots
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