College Fly-in
Students must be nominated by their counselor for any of these programs.
Bowdoin Fly in Programs
We are thrilled that applications to our annual Explore Bowdoin fly-in programs are now open.
Explore Bowdoin is an all-expenses paid college visit program for high-achieving low-income and/or first-generation high school seniors.
We hope you will share Explore Bowdoin with students who might be a good match. We value your insights and appreciate your help in suggesting students to Bowdoin.
Explore 1: September 19-21, 2024
Explore 2: October 24-26, 2024
Questions? Email explore@bowdoin.edu
Deadline to apply is August 14, 2024
Sign up for an information session to learn more
This Explore Bowdoin information session is a 15-minute presentation will be followed by a live Q&A. Counselors, teachers, students and their families are all welcome to attend.
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Bowdoin welcomes students of all backgrounds.
17% of our first-year students are the first in their families to attend college
42% identify as US students of color
We welcome students from every corner of the United States—regardless of citizenship status—with California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New York, Texas, and Washington among our heavily represented states.
Bowdoin is need blind in our admissions process and we meet 100 percent of demonstrated need with no-loan financial aid packages. We waive our application fee for any student applying for financial aid or who will be the first in their family to attend college.
Swarthmore College
**Please note : You must be nominated for this program.**
We are one of the nation’s top liberal arts and engineering colleges and would love to partner with you in promoting college access and affordability. We are reaching out to share that we are now accepting nominations for our all-expenses-paid fly-in program Discover Swarthmore, which could be an exciting opportunity for your students. Discover Swarthmore was designed to level the playing field for students who may not be able to visit our campus in person without financial assistance, or have other obstacles on their path to college. Nominations are due Saturday, June 15, 2024.
What is a fly-in program, and why should you nominate students?
Rising high school seniors stay on a college campus for a few days and get a taste of the college experience — meeting current students and professors, eating in the dining hall, and spending a few nights in college dorms with student hosts — with all expenses paid by Swarthmore.
Not only do students get a glimpse of college life, but they also gain valuable information about college admissions and financial aid from experts. Fly-in programs are also a helpful way to see if a specific college is the right fit for them.
Discover Swarthmore Nomination and Selection Criteria
While the Fall 2024 program dates have not yet been finalized, we typically offer two Discover Swarthmore programs, in mid-September and late October, to give students maximum flexibility. Last fall, our on-campus programs took place during the last weekends of September and October.
During our review, the selection committee prioritizes applications from students who are:
First generation in their family to attend college
Low-income students (Pell-eligible, free/reduced lunch, etc.), and students who might not otherwise be able to afford a trip to campus
Please nominate students who might be a good match for this opportunity by submitting our online nomination form by Saturday, June 15, 2024. You may nominate as many students as you wish, using one nomination form per student. We accept nominations from high school counselors, mentors, community-based organization advisors, teachers, and any person who works with a high-achieving student, so please share this information with your colleagues.
Next Steps
We contact all nominated students in mid-April to let them know that they must complete the application in order to be considered. If a student chooses to apply and is accepted to the program, Swarthmore pays for round-trip airfare/train fare, housing, meals, and travel incidentals to attend.
Nominate a Student for Discover Swarthmore!
If you have any questions or would like more details, please email discover@swarthmore.edu.
Sweet Briar College
**Please note: You must be nominated for this program.**
Sweet Briar is focused on a pioneering spirit and entrepreneurship through women’s leadership, sustainability, creativity and science. And we’re seeking young women who are just as passionate as we are in these areas.
That’s why we created the Fly-In Program! It is designed for all female high school juniors and seniors and provides:
Funded travel to and from campus for one student and parent or guardian via plane, car, bus or train
Accommodations at our on-campus hotel, the Elston Inn
All meals while on campus
Up to three students may be nominated. Nominate a student today.