1. West Coast College Tour
4WC
West Coast College Tour
6 days Led by Carl Tippen

2. Our meeting will cover:
Why visit college campuses
Our tour
Our travel partner
What’s included
Price and payments
How to enroll

3. 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 

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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 with anyone you'd like to ask for donations
All contributions will be automatically applied to your balance

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Who’s in? Enrollment window closes: February 20th, 2018
To enroll, you’ll need your tour number: TF
Enroll online:
efexploreamerica.com/ TF
If you have questions regarding your enrollment, please call: