Tour Description
The Midwest College Tour promises to be an exciting journey visiting some selective as well as highly selective colleges in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. As many of the colleges on this tour have strong programs in math, the sciences, and engineering, it is ideal for students considering careers in these fields. Participants will see a wide range of colleges so that by the end of the program, they will have experienced colleges of different sizes, selectivity, and “feel”. Along the way, students will receive advice directly from admissions officers, current college students, and TS College Tours counselors. The tour will begin in Chicago and end in Detroit. An afternoon visiting some of the historic sites in Chicago is included.
Colleges/Universities you will visit:
University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Wisconsin Madison, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Indiana University, Purdue University, University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan.
Includes all transportation (excluding flight to/from Chicago/Detroit).
Cost: $ 2,495 USD
Duration: 6 days/5 nights
Max Enrollment: 24
Date: Jul 14th – Jul 19th, 2024
Spots Left:
20
Tour Itinerary
Daily schedule
| Day 1 | Sun | Jul 14th | Morning Afternoon Evening | Participants arrive at Chicago O’Hare Airport Check into hotel/Lunch/Orientation Session Orientation/Seminar #1: How Applications Are Reviewed Dinner/Accommodations at hotel |
| Day 2 | Mon | Jul 15th | Morning Afternoon Evening | University of Chicago Northwestern University Seminar #2: Writing Effective Essays Drive to Madison/Accommodations at hotel |
| Day 3 | Tue | July 16th | Morning Afternoon Evening | University of Wisconsin Madison Travel to Illinois Seminar #3: Essay Work Session Dinner/Accommodations in Champaign, IL |
| Day 4 | Wed | July 17th | Morning
Afternoon | University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign Travel to Indiana Indiana University Evening Activities and Free Time Dinner/Accommodations in West Lafayette, IN |
| Day 5 | Thu | Jul 18th | Morning Afternoon Evening | Purdue University University of Notre Dame Dinner/Accommodations in Michigan |
| Day 6 | Fri | Jul 19th | Morning Afternoon | University of Michigan Airport Drop off |
*Early Arrival and Pickup the evening before is available for an additional surcharge. Please contact enquiries@tscollegetours.com for more information. | ||||
Past Participant's Comments
Our success stories
"Everything was JUST PERFECT, our peers, the tours, the colleges, the meals, the counselors…….Absolutely everything!!!!"
Lucas Barros
Northeast College Tour Participant
School of the Nations, Brazil
"We want to thank you Trevor and your group for this fantastic experience. Mateo learned a lot from this trip. It was an EXCELLENT CHOICE!"
Jaime Villegas
Parent of Northeast Tour Participant
Singapore American School, Singapore
"The tour was overall excellent. It was well run and well balanced between looking at campuses and having a bit of fun."
Alison Birch
Parent of California Tour Participant
American School in Japan, Japan