West Coast College Tour 4WC West Coast College Tour 6 days Led by Carl Tippen
Our meeting will cover: Why visit college campuses Our tour Our travel partner What’s included Price and payments How to enroll
Why visit college campuses? Experience a variety of campuses to get a sense of which school environments feel right for you Gain insight into the academic and social life of each campus Grow your understanding of the college application process Hear first-hand from admissions representatives and experienced college students Broaden your horizons by exploring a different region and experiencing the city from the perspective of a college student
Our tour experience Spend focused visits at each school including two guided campus tours and one admissions information session each day Participate in counselor-led discussions and reflections with peers after each visit Use journal prompts to record your thoughts and remember the qualities of campuses that suit you Learn which school types suit you best by experiencing life on and off campus Gain the confidence and knowledge needed for successful future visits
Campus visits 8 Guided Campus Tours Itinerary subject to change. For complete financial and registration details, please refer to the Booking Conditions. We will visit 8 of the following colleges and universities: SAN FRANCISCO STANFORD | SANTA BARBARA LOS ANGELES UC Berkeley Pepperdine University Stanford University UC Davis Occidental College Santa Clara University University of San Francisco Claremont Colleges UC Santa Barbara USC UCLA 8 Guided Campus Tours
Tour highlights Highlights from our itinerary Walk the Golden Gate Bridge Watch the sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf Enjoy free time in Venice Beach Visit the stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Eight guided campus visits
Why EF? Over 50 years of experience Traveler Support Team with us every step of the way Incredible travel experiences at the guaranteed lowest price Commitment to our group’s safety
EF’s commitment to our safety Full-time Tour Director 24-hour emergency support Professional overnight security dedicated to our group Higher chaperone-to-student ratio Travel ID badges provide helpful emergency contact information Peace of Mind program allows flexibility to change our tour date, destination, or itinerary up to 45 days before tour Illness and Accident Coverage for illnesses or injury while on tour
Everything you get Program price includes: Round-trip airfare On-tour transportation Safe, quality hotel rooms Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily Full-time Tour Director Guided tours and activities Professional overnight security College visits Travel gear Traveler Support Team Illness and Accident Coverage 24-hour emergency assistance All gratuities Flexible payment plans Giving page Travel Journal
The UnCommon App Turn your tour into an opportunity to write a stand-out college essay A free tool with prompts and exercises that inspire personal growth and meaningful reflection before, during, and after tour. Includes an exclusive discount on the College Essay Program and professional coaching from Write the World, the global platform for student writing.
Your giving page How it works A quick and easy way to ask family or friends to contribute to your tour payments How it works Share your Giving Page (located on your personal EF website) on social media or via email with anyone you'd like to ask for donations All contributions will be automatically applied to your balance
What are you responsible for? Spending money For free time activities, souvenirs, and snacks. Baggage fees We highly recommend using a carry-on while traveling. Those checking a bag will be subject to airline fees. Protection Plans
Protection Plans If you have to cancel for any reason, these plans allow you a maximum refund, excluding non-refundable fees.* Anytime Protection Plan Basic Protection Plan Total peace of mind protection up until the moment you leave Only $179 (added to overall tour cost) Cancel for any reason Cancel at any time Maximum refund* Rolls into your payment plan Our base plan and essential trip protection Only $129 (added to overall tour cost) Cancel for any reason Cancel up to 45 days before departure Maximum refund* Rolls into your payment plan *Maximum refund does not include your Protection Plan fees or any Non-Refundable fees. You can find all the details of both plans in your Enrollment Guide or online at efexploreamerica.com/bc.
Payment options Pay in full at enrollment (free) 1 2 3 Pay in full at enrollment (free) Automatic Payment Plan (free) Manual Payment Plan ($50 fee) Pay the entire balance at the time you enroll Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card, or personal checks Make payments monthly on a preferred date or bi-weekly on a preferred weekday Payments are automatically deducted from your bank account Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card, or personal checks Final payment extended up to one month before your tour Receive invoices and make payments in less frequent installments Payment methods accepted: Visa or MasterCard, ATM/debit card or personal checks Accounts must have $350 total paid 30 days after enrollment Final payment deadline is 110 days before your tour
Tour details $2,695* Student Program Fee: Departure Date: June 10th, 2018 Return Date: June 15th, 2018 Departure City: Dallas $2,695* *Based on traveling with 35 students.
Who’s in? Enrollment window closes: February 20th, 2018 To enroll, you’ll need your tour number: 2018246TF Enroll online: efexploreamerica.com/2018246TF If you have questions regarding your enrollment, please call: 888-333-9756