From Tuesday, May 31 to Saturday, June 4, Prep Guidance Counselor Jessie Bayag will host a Northeast College Tour.  These visits are intended to help current junior and sophomore students get a jumpstart on the college search process.
The total price of the trip is $2,269, and will cover the college towns of Boston, Cambridge, Providence, and New York.
“This trip allows students to view different campuses and see what each one has to offer, such as the differences between urban and traditional campuses,” said Ms. Bayag.
On the first two days of the trip, students and parents will have guided tours of Harvard University, Tufts University, Boston University, Boston College, and Northeastern University.  This allows students to not only cover prominent universities in the area but also gives them the opportunity to experience different sized universities, within the same area.
“I really want to go to college in the Northeast so I think this would be a good opportunity to not only visit the different college choices, but also the surrounding areas and find out if this is a place that I would want to live,” said junior Tina Barrios.
On day three of the trip, students will be able to select two out of the four universities provided, including Brown University, Providence College, University of Connecticut and Yale University.  The last two days of the trip will culminate in New York City, where participants will not only have the opportunity to tour New York University, Columbia University, and Fordham University, but also experience New York City itself through sightseeing.
“This is a good opportunity for students to see firsthand what each particular campus has to offer.  They get a vibe for student life, facilities, and dorms that are important factors to consider when making the decision of where they want to go to college,” said Preparatory Guidance Counselor Adriana Muñoz.
Registration for the college tour is still open.  Contact Guidance Counselor Jessie Bayag for details.