WHY SHOULD I APPLY?
Student: College Expedition gives high schools students from across the country an opportunity to tour different types of colleges, meet with Ismaili students their age as well as connect with mentors who are here to help you think though the college application process.
Mentor: As a mentor, you'll have a chance to give back and share your insights with high school students. Throughout CE, you'l expand your personal & professional network through service.
Mentor: As a mentor, you'll have a chance to give back and share your insights with high school students. Throughout CE, you'l expand your personal & professional network through service.
What are the eligibility standards for student applicants? Mentor applicants?
Student: All high schools students (grades 9-12) are eligible to apply to College Expedition Fall 2022.
Mentor: College sophomores and older as well as young professionals from all academic, personal, and professional backgrounds based in the US.
Mentor: College sophomores and older as well as young professionals from all academic, personal, and professional backgrounds based in the US.
Can only Ismailis apply for College Expedition?
Yes, College Expedition USA is open to Ismaili students and mentors.
advice for students applying to CE for the first time?
Give yourself enough time to complete the application without waiting until the last minute. We’d love to get an understanding of your goals and dreams, so show us your voice through your application responses. You should internalize what all you’d like to learn from this experience.
Can students apply for CE if they’ve already attended before?
Absolutely! If you are applying as a returning student, try to focus on what new things you’d like to gain from this additional CE experience and what additional value this would provide for you in your college application process.
If you attend one of the colleges that CE will be visiting and would like to volunteer as a tour guide, who should you contact?
If you are interested in volunteering as a tour guide or point of contact for your university, please email us at collegeexpeditionusa@gmail.com. We appreciate your help!
How are schools chosen for each trip?
In order to determine the combination of schools for each expedition, a team of individuals from mixed backgrounds collaborated to form a mix of schools that would provide students with a variety of academic and personal opportunities.
The following factors were assessed for each academic institutions: public/private, school environment, highly-ranked 75 colleges, acceptance rate, annual cost (undergrad tuition + fees,) % of students on financial aid, last CE visit, graduation rates as well as presence of Ismailis.
The following factors were assessed for each academic institutions: public/private, school environment, highly-ranked 75 colleges, acceptance rate, annual cost (undergrad tuition + fees,) % of students on financial aid, last CE visit, graduation rates as well as presence of Ismailis.
What value can CE provide for me in my college application process?
Not only does College Experience give you a tour of renowned universities in the U.S., but we also aim to connect you with mentors and peers who will support you through high school, your college application and selection journey, and long afterwards.
Additionally, you will be exposed to various topics around college applications and life as a university student, such as Financial Aid, Essay Writing and Common Application. Through this program, we hope to encourage thought and introspection, so that you can leave the weekend focusing on your goals, interests and purpose that will ultimately play a factor in not just which colleges you choose to apply to and attend, but also your life beyond education as well.
Additionally, you will be exposed to various topics around college applications and life as a university student, such as Financial Aid, Essay Writing and Common Application. Through this program, we hope to encourage thought and introspection, so that you can leave the weekend focusing on your goals, interests and purpose that will ultimately play a factor in not just which colleges you choose to apply to and attend, but also your life beyond education as well.
Can students from other countries apply for CE?
We encourage Ismaili students from other countries to attend CE if they are interested in the schools that we are visiting.
Where do we stay during CE?
All CEs stay at hotels during the duration of the expedition.
How much does CE cost, and what does this cover?
The cost of expedition can be found on the application. This covers lodging, transportation, snacks, and most meals.
We want to ensure all our selected students and volunteers can participate, so please communicate with our staff if the cost of expedition is of concern. If you have a genuine need for financial aid, please email collegeexpeditionusa@gmail.com.
We want to ensure all our selected students and volunteers can participate, so please communicate with our staff if the cost of expedition is of concern. If you have a genuine need for financial aid, please email collegeexpeditionusa@gmail.com.
HOW ARE THE APPLICATIONS GRADED?
Each application is scored twice and the average of scores is used to determine placement. Applications are graded blindly - without any connection to your name or region.
What can I expect over CE weekend?
Students at CE can expect to step foot on each campus we visit, share meals with Ismailis their age and mentors from across the country, and meet a network of young professionals and college students who are eager to help! You'll also have opportunities to ask questions on topics ranging from college admissions, career selection, personal development and more!
As a mentor, you'll contribute toward building and delivering content sessions on topics ranging from college admissions, career selection, personal development and more! You can also expect to step foot on each campus, share meals with Ismailis your age from across the country, and meet a network of young professionals and college students who are eager to help!
As a mentor, you'll contribute toward building and delivering content sessions on topics ranging from college admissions, career selection, personal development and more! You can also expect to step foot on each campus, share meals with Ismailis your age from across the country, and meet a network of young professionals and college students who are eager to help!
