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Virginia’s private colleges are putting the finishing
touches on plans to host hundreds of college-bound high school students for Virginia
Private College Week, beginning Monday, July 29 and running through
Saturday, August 3.
With most events scheduled for 9:00 am and 2:00 pm each weekday and some 9 am Saturday sessions, true road warriors can visit up to 11 of the 24 participating private colleges and universities.
And there’s a special incentive. Students visiting three or more colleges during the week will receive three FREE application fee waivers. That means no application fees for up to three Virginia private colleges of choice—not just those visited. Sweet!
According to the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), Virginia's private colleges differ from big-name state schools because of emphasis on smaller classes and the personal attention students receive from faculty. “Our students are engaged in the classroom, involved on campus, mentored by their professors, and prepared for a career or graduate school.”
In addition to the educational benefits of a private college, the CICV wants to remind parents that Virginia 529 college savings plans can be used at any of Virginia’s private institutions. And then there’s the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG), which essentially translates into free money for any Virginia resident attending one of the Commonwealth’s private colleges as a full time student.
Virginia Private College Week is not the only state-wide program of organized private college tours. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa (August 5-9), and Indiana (July 22-26) are among the other state groups offering students the opportunity to tour private colleges during a special week set aside to welcome families on college road trips.
For a list of Virginia's participating schools and the schedule of events, check the Private College Week web page or visit the CICV website.
With most events scheduled for 9:00 am and 2:00 pm each weekday and some 9 am Saturday sessions, true road warriors can visit up to 11 of the 24 participating private colleges and universities.
And there’s a special incentive. Students visiting three or more colleges during the week will receive three FREE application fee waivers. That means no application fees for up to three Virginia private colleges of choice—not just those visited. Sweet!
According to the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), Virginia's private colleges differ from big-name state schools because of emphasis on smaller classes and the personal attention students receive from faculty. “Our students are engaged in the classroom, involved on campus, mentored by their professors, and prepared for a career or graduate school.”
In addition to the educational benefits of a private college, the CICV wants to remind parents that Virginia 529 college savings plans can be used at any of Virginia’s private institutions. And then there’s the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (VTAG), which essentially translates into free money for any Virginia resident attending one of the Commonwealth’s private colleges as a full time student.
Virginia Private College Week is not the only state-wide program of organized private college tours. Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa (August 5-9), and Indiana (July 22-26) are among the other state groups offering students the opportunity to tour private colleges during a special week set aside to welcome families on college road trips.
For a list of Virginia's participating schools and the schedule of events, check the Private College Week web page or visit the CICV website.
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