Fly-In Programs
Please use this information as a planning guide of various programs and tentative application dates. If you are aware of any additional programs that we can add to our list to maximize student possibilities, please forward to conleya@asmsa.org.
** Red Highlights will be updated after they publish their Summer 2025 dates/cost. Please familiarize yourself with those programs that are available to you so you can identify your interest, know the requirements, and be ready to apply when application is published.
Program Grades: Seniors
The Explore Bowdoin Program allows students to stay with college students, attend classes, meet professors, eat in the dining halls, explore downtown Brunswick, check out student clubs and organizations—and learn about the college admissions process and financial aid along the way.
Application Deadline: The application for Explore 2024 will be available in late spring 2024.
Program Dates:
Explore Bowdoin 1: September 19, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Explore Bowdoin 2: October 24, 2024 - October 26, 2024
Program Costs: Free
Future Achievers in Science and Technology (FAST) - Harvey Mudd College
Program Grades: Seniors
The program provides high-achieving, college-bound high school seniors with an opportunity to interact with Harvey Mudd students, professors and other college-bound students who share a passion for the STEM fields.
Application Deadline: August 14, 2023
Program Dates:
September 17 - 19, 2023
October 26 - 28, 2023
Program Costs: Free
Program Grades: Seniors
A2A offers educational sessions on selective admission, affordability, liberal arts, and success in college.
Application Deadline: August 14, 2023
Program Dates: September 30, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Program Costs: Free
Program Grades: Seniors
Colgate in Focus (CIF) provides prospective students the opportunity to engage with current students, faculty, and staff on a range of topics for a deeper understanding of diversity in Colgate's student experience.
Application Deadline: August 18, 2023
Program Dates: October 1, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Program Costs: Free
Program Grades: Seniors
During the program, participants will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and administrators, learn about diversity and belonging on campus, and explore Haverford further.
Application Deadline: Early August
Program Dates: October 29-31
Program Costs: Free
Program Grades: Seniors
The program provides connection with current Smith students, faculty, and other community members. Participants will explore Smith through a series of panels and workshops on academics and student life.
Application Deadline September 15, 2023
Material Deadline: September 22, 2023
Program Dates:
(Round 1) October 13 - 14, 2023
(Round 2) November 10 - 11, 2023
Program Costs: Free
Program Grades: Seniors
The WesExplore funded travel program gives high school seniors from groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education the opportunity to visit campus for free.
Application Deadline September 15, 2023
Program Dates: November 9 - 10, 2023
Program Costs: Free
Program Grades: Seniors
Taste of Carleton (TOC) is an all-expenses-paid fly-in program for high school seniors.
Application Deadline: July
Program Dates: October 8 - 10, 2023
Program Costs: Free
The Voices of Tufts University Experience
Program Grades: Seniors
Through conversations with current students, panel discussions with Tufts staff and faculty, opportunities to meaningfully connect with our identity-based resource centers, and social programming, Voices aims to inform and empower students as they navigate the college admissions process.
Application Deadline: Applications for the Fall 2024 will open in May 2024
Program Dates:
In-Person Program: October 1, 2023 - October 2, 2023
Virtual Program: October 14, 2023 - October 15, 2023
Program Costs: Free
Discover Swarthmore Fly-in Program
Program Grades: Seniors
Participants experience Swarthmore firsthand as they attend classes, stay with current students in the residence halls, eat in the dining hall, and go to campus events.
Application Deadline: Application for the Fall 2024 program will open in April 2024
Program Dates:
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Thursday, October 26, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Program Costs: Free
Program Grades: Seniors
Home At Hamilton is a two-day campus experience for seniors who could not otherwise afford to visit Hamilton.
Application Deadline: August 2023
Program Dates:
On-Campus Program: October 22, 2023 - October 23, 2023
One-Day Virtual Program: November 5, 2023
Program Costs: Free