Often, first-generation students face challenges throughout the college application and college decision process. However, there are several ways to overcome these challenges.
Visiting Carleton through summer programs, the fly-in program, and/or tours before applying may help you decide if Carleton fits the description you are looking for in a college.
Once you find that Carleton is the best match for you, apply to Carleton during your senior year! You can apply to Carleton through different college application platforms and programs that will guide you through the application process and make the procedure easier. Though, Carleton also has a guide that you can find below.
High School Programs
Carleton has several programs that you can attend throughout your high school journey:
Summer Liberal Arts Institute: Pre-College
The Summer Liberal Arts Institute (SLAI) is an immersive summer learning experience for current high school freshman, sophomores, and juniors to explore liberal arts at Carleton.
Carleton Liberal Arts Experience
The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) is a week-long-all-expenses paid program for high school juniors. This program is for students interested in African American history & culture and the liberal arts experience.
Taste of Carleton
Taste of Carleton (TOC) is a fully funded fly-in program for high-school seniors. The program provides the experience of a residential liberal-arts college for a weekend.
Falling for Carleton
Falling for Carleton is a visiting event for prospective students in the middle of October. Where students can visit campus to learn more and receive an informational session, tour, and student panel.
Visit & Learn
The Carleton admissions department offers many opportunities for prospective students to schedule an in-person or virtual tour and/or information session all year round. Click below to access all the opportunities and learn more.
Applying to Carleton
Here are different forms of application that first-generation students can apply to Carleton through. QuestBridge and Posse are programs with which Carleton collaborates as a partner, but does not facilitate; please visit their websites for more information on how to apply to Carleton through them.
Applying to Carleton
Here, you can find all the information on how to apply to Carleton. Carleton matches 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students.
QuestBridge Application
Carleton is a QuestBridge partner college. Through QuestBridge, you can apply to be matched to Carleton and receive financial aid that covers the full cost of tuition, housing, and food.
Posse Program
The POSSE Foundation is a scholarship program that matches students to partner colleges. Carleton is a partner college for POSSE Scholars from Houston and awards a full-tuition scholarship to a select number of students annually.