Each November election day, while the schools closed, Carver students visit and experience life at several prominent colleges in Connecticut and the New York City Metro Area. This year, 19 high school students (including three seniors) visited Iona College and Mercy College.
For many students, the process of figuring out which school best fits their needs is an overwhelming and confusing task. Carver's one-day fall College Tour transforms this experience into an enriching and adventure, in which students take campus tours, have meetings with admissions representatives and receive materials to help evaluate each school. Tour participants are shown how to get the most out of their future college visits. For example, students learn what questions they should be asking of campus officials, how to compare schools to one another, and what factors are most important for their personal college selection process. Many tours are led by the admissions office staff, depending on the campus and tour dates.
Carver's 10-day Spring (this year will be the 50th anniversary tour) and one-day Fall College Tours offer a wonderful opportunity for students to tour numerous college campuses and evaluate their college options. Students visit a wide variety of campuses, including private and public schools in both urban and rural areas. Participants are able to determine if a large or small school is appropriate for them, and, with the comparison materials we give them, they will be able to review their opinions once they’ve returned home. Students also have the opportunity to experience great American cities.
