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College visit resources that build program capacity & student confidence.
 

Professional development, curriculum, student materials, and workshops designed for college access programs, schools, and nonprofit organizations.

Created for organizations guiding students to college and beyond

  • TRIO Programs (Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services)

  • GEAR UP Programs

  • Private K-12 Schools​

  • Community College Transfer Programs

  • High School Counseling Departments

  • Independent Educational Consultants

  • College Readiness Organizations

Campus visits are valuable, but many students aren't prepared to get
the most from them

Your students tour beautiful campuses, collect brochures, and come home with a vague sense of whether they "liked" a school. But without preparation, guidance, and structured reflection, they're missing the opportunity to truly evaluate fit—and your program can't demonstrate the impact of your campus visit programming.

Before, we relied on informal, one-on-one guidance. Now, students have a structured tool to document and reflect on their experiences...
- Jeffrey, KIPP Forward Director

Choose what works for your program. From student materials to staff training.

Bulk Journal Orders

Best for:

Programs that want a ready-to-use student resource without curriculum or training

Available Editions:

  • The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified (high school students)
     

  • The College Visit Journal: Transfer Edition (community college students)
     

  • The College Visit Journal: Grad School Edition (coming soon!)

Nonprofit Pricing

$14 per journal

Why It Matters:

Students arrive prepared with questions, take organized notes during tours, and have a framework for comparing schools afterward.

Professional Development Workshop
(for staff)

Best for:

Programs that want to build long-term

internal capacity

What's Included:

  • 2-hour staff training session (virtual or in-person)

  • Complete Mapping The Journey curriculum implementation guide

  • 20-pack of student workbooks

  • Pre/post assessment system with data analysis training

  • Follow-up support during first implementation

Why It Matters:

​Train your team once, deliver the curriculum year after year. Built-in assessments give you measurable outcomes for grant reporting.

Communication Skills Workshop
(for students)

Best for:

Programs preparing students for interviews, presentations, and campus interactions

'Find Your Voice' Workshop Formats:

  • Half-day (2 hours): Foundational confidence and college-specific communication

  • Full-day (4 hours): Comprehensive skill-building with extensive practice

  • Keynote (30-60 min): Motivational session for orientations or kickoff events

Why It Matters:

Students who can express their goals, ask thoughtful questions, and present themselves confidently make stronger impressions.

Student Workbooks Only

Best for:

Programs with existing curriculum who need structured student materials

What's Included:

  • Mapping The Journey student workbooks (sold in packs of 10)

  • Designed for student self-pacing alongside your group activities

  • Covers pre-visit research, in-visit documentation, and post-visit reflection

Why It Matters:

Give students a personal record of their college exploration without rebuilding your existing programming.

White-Label Partnership

Best for:

Organizations that want a branded resource featuring their logo and colors

Customization Options:

  • Your organization's logo on the cover

  • Custom color scheme to match your branding

  • Optional interior page customization

  • Minimum order: 200 copies​

Perfect for:

TRIO & GEAR UP programs, private schools, and nonprofit college readiness organizations that want a professional, branded tool to distribute to students.

Show the impact of your campus visit programming

Our professional development workshop includes pre- and post-program surveys that measure student growth in nine key areas, from college decision-making confidence to interview readiness.

 

You'll get a data comparison guide that makes it easy to track progress and demonstrate ROI to funders and administrators. Not sure what to expect inside the journal? Take a look at one section now!

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Measurable outcomes include:

  • College decision-making confidence

  • Campus visit preparation skills

  • Interview readiness

  • Research know-how

  • Communication comfort

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Let's find The Right Fit For Your Program

Not sure which option is right for you? Schedule a 20-minute discovery call to discuss your program's goals, budget, and timeline. We'll help you choose the resources that make the most sense for your students.

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