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Brown Missionary Baptist Church
June 8-12, 2020 Application Link
collegetour@brownbaptist.org
Brown Missionary Baptist Church 4:12 Youth
Ministry 2020 Tri-State College Tour
OVERVIEW
The college tour is designed to expose, educate, equip, involve, encourage, enhance, and hone the academic,
social, and spiritual talents of potential college students. The college tour experience is a proactive approach to
the initiatives and mission of the church and ministries focused on youth.
The Objective
Purpose: Educate, expose, and encourage young people to prepare and engage in the preparation for higher
education.
Goal: Provide an opportunity for Brown Missionary Baptist Church Youth (rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade
students) to be exposed to a diverse caliber of colleges/universities through on-site tours, meet and greets
with admissions personnel, financial aid counselors, current students, and alumni. During this week, students
will also engage in fun activities and visit historical sites. In addition, leading up to the tour participants and
their parents/legal guardians will be given opportunities to attend monthly workshops that will prepare them for
the college experience.
Target Audience
Rising students to grades 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th will qualify for the tour. Interested students who do not meet
the tour target audience will be invited to attend the college tour workshops. Parents/guardians and invested
stakeholders in the lives of the participants are encouraged to attend the workshop, however parents may not
attend the tour with their student.
The Opportunity
Educate students and parents/guardians on the importance of preparing for the future now
through academic progress, financial planning, athletics, and encouragement
Provide interactive workshops with professional facilitators
Provide on-site tours and information sessions with admissions and financial aid counselors,
athletic recruiters, college administrators and academic specialists.
Indulge in college dining experiences as well as enlighten their taste palates to the local dining
menus in the area of the proposed college communities
Engage participants to social and historical attractions
Expose participants to a diverse sector of colleges beyond their usual scope
Encourage participants to excel beyond their comfort zone for greatness
Encourage participants to make decisions for their future not by what is popular, but by what fits
their academic, financial and social abilities
Brown Missionary Baptist Church
4:12 Youth Ministry 2020 Tri-State College Tour
TOP REASONS TO VISIT COLLEGES NOW!!
1. You won’t really know how you feel about a place until you’ve been there.
A college catalog, view book, or website can only show you so much.
2. The college information sessions and the campus tours will give you a much
better idea of what the college is like and if you would be happy there.
3. A small investment in time now can save significant time, money,
and hassles during the during the college application period.
4. You’ll get a sense of the college’s vibrancy, character, and facilities.
Visits will provide you with a more complete picture.
5. College tours allow students to ask questions, meet other
prospective students and understand the college on a deeper level.
6. How you feel about schools once you visit in person may affect the direction
your college search and application process takes. College visits help you to
refine your search. Each campus is different, but you will get a better feel of
what type of college fits you best.
7. Applying to college is a complex process and visits to campuses will
serve you best if you use them as a research tool, rather than a final
decision/making aid.
8. Time, energy and money are finite resources and you want to use them
wisely throughout the application process. First-hand knowledge you
intend to apply to will help you to clarify your vision and narrow your list.
9. Most colleges love students who are sincerely interested and
visiting colleges is one way to show this.
10. You want to be able to relax and make a fully informed choice
once you have been accepted. If you’ve already visited those schools at
least once, that’s just what you will be able to do.Brown Missionary Baptist Church
4:12 Youth Ministry 2020 Tri-State College Tour
Application Process
Only the first 40 non-refundable deposit paid and FULLY/COMPLETELY registered
participants will be considered.
Qualifications
(2019-2020 Rising 9th – 12th Graders)
Each participant must complete:
Application
Submit a school copy of student’s current transcript (Grades from previous semester and last 9 wks)
Six hours of community service through Brown Missionary Baptist Church and signed by the ministry
coordinator (hours will begin November 2, 2019 and must be complete by April 30, 2020)
Submit a letter of support/recommendation from a teacher or school
personnel Submit a 500 word minimum essay
Attend all 6 college tour events/workshops
*Parents are required to attend a minimum of two or more workshops with their student(s)
Potential participants must complete and submit the following to be
considered as FULLY/COMPLETELY REGISTERED by October 31, 2019:
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2019 TO REGISTER! ONLY THE FIRST 40
FULLY/COMPLETELY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
(All documents must be uploaded together in ONE transaction via the Online College Tour Application)
$50 non-refundable deposit (Pay online via “Regfox”
link) College Tour Application
School copy of current transcript (grades from previous semester and last 9 weeks)
Letter of support/recommendation from a teacher or school personnel emailed to:
collegetour@brownbaptist.org
500 word minimum essay (Essay topics below)
Essay Topics
1. Students will select one of the following topics and submit the 500 word minimum essay with their application.
Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application
would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Reflect on a time when you
questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when
you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does
it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?COLLEGE TOUR ITINERARY
June 8, 2020
Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro,TN)
MeHarry Medical College (Nashville, TN)
June 9, 2020
University of Tennessee Knoxville (Knoxville, TN)
University of Tennessee Chattanooga (Chattanooga, TN)
June 10, 2020
University of Georgia (Athens, GA)
Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA)
June 11, 2020
Creative Circus School (Atlanta, GA)
College Tour Picnic in the Park (Atlanta, GA)
June 12, 2020
University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, AL)
Alabama A&M University (Normal, AL)WORKSHOPS (Workshops are for anyone, but are mandatory for College Tour Participants)
Month Workshop/Event Learning Outcome Scripture
September College Tour Interest Provide interested participants and parents with
1, 4, 11, & Meeting information about attending the 2020 Tri-State College
18, 2019 Tour Jeremiah 29:11
Junior & Senior Year High school juniors, seniors and parents will gain insightful
Experience Meeting information on preparations for the school year at a glance
and are exposed to the countless opportunities available to
them through our church, community partners, and within
their own school districts. Participants will be assigned
mentors who will continue to communicate with them
throughout the academic & spiritual journey through 2 Timothy 3:
October 2 higher education 16-17
Guidance Counseling Junior High and High Schools students will receive guidance
counseling on careers, life skills, alcohol and substance
October 2, 9, abuse, family violence or problems between students, Exodus 14: 8-
16, 23, 30 conflict resolutions, and more 12
Registration Packet &
October 31 Deposit Due
Parent and Parents and Participants will get insight and directives of
Participant College what to expect during the next couple of months.
November Tour Launch Off Parents and Participants will receive the calendar of events Exodus 14:15-
2019 Writing Workshop and more 17
ACT/SAT Prep Participants will be exposed to information to prepare
Financial Literacy them for the ACT/SAT.
Money management before you get to college
Setting and understanding financial goals, budgets, and
January savings.
2020 Acknowledge deadlines, expectations, scholarships, and
more as it relates to the underlying cost of college Philippians 4:19
February College Weekend Expose and familiarize students and families with colleges
2020 HBCU College & and various career paths through technical and portfolio
Career Fair option schools
Jeremiah 29:11
March Career Assessment Participants will explore and identify the area/areas that
2020 Job Shadowing interest them to possibly funnel a major and/or minor in
Experience college.
Proverbs 24:14
College Life Expose and equip students with essential tools to be
successful during their matriculation
Provide parents and participants with information on
April 2020 college accommodations and modifications
*Communication 101 with your instructors
*Study Habits
Campus Safety
Clubs & Organization
Living on Campus vs Home
How Social Media Introduces You Proverbs 16:1-4
College Tour Prepare for tour and provide
Orientation information with participants and parents
Exodus 14:15-
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2020 Tri-State College Tour
Cost Per Participant
COST PER PARTICIPANT
$550 for College Tour (travel, lodging, food, tour t-shirts, workshops, “Launchpad,”
notebook, and snacks)
$50 deposit for tour (October: Last day for deposit Oct.
31) (Non-refundable)
Payment Options
Option A: Pay in full
Option B: Pay $100 a month due November 30, 2019 (final payment due March 31, 2020)
Only partial refunds will be given. This DOES NOT include the deposit.
Payment Schedule
Item Date
Non-refundable $50 Deposit Due October 31, 2019
First Payment ($100) November 30, 2019
Payment in Full ($500 balance) by this date
only December 31, 2019
Second Payment ($100) ($250 or more must be paid by this date)
Third Payment ($100) January 31, 2020
Fourth Payment ($100) February 28, 2020
Final Payment ($100) March 31, 2020Brown Missionary Baptist Church 412
Youth Ministry 2020 Tri-State College Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should students go on a college tour?
Families will spend between $100,000 and $250,000 for a college education for one child. Thus, university
education is a major investment, and naturally parents want to make the smartest and most secure choice
possible. Students do well when they are in an environment where they are most content and appropriately
challenged. Furthermore, an unhappy student who seeks to transfer uses time and emotional energy in
applying, and often must re-adjust and lose credits in the process. Visiting college campuses is the single
best way to get a sense of what a college is really like.
How can we pay?
The non-refundable $50 payment is due by Thursday, October 31. All payments will be paid online. There are
payment plans available. (see the payment schedule)
What’s included in the price?
All costs for transport, hotels, and meals are included in the tour fee. Students should bring an adequate
amount of money for snacks, souvenirs and other discretionary spending. Students are responsible for their
own spending money.
May parents go along on the tour?
Due to limited bus, hotel, and tour space, as well as the instructional goals of the experience, this tour
is reserved for students only.
What are the transportation arrangements?
The coach bus has approximately 56 seats and has outlets on it to charge phones or use a computer. All
coaches have air conditioning, TVs and DVD players, GPS navigational system and a bathroom. We want
students to be comfortable as we spend considerable time on the buses traveling between the various
destinations.
Where will they be staying?
The college tour has a contract with Hilton Hotels. The hotels are under the Hilton Corporation which include
Hampton Inn and Embassy Suites. The students will have chaperones and Brown Baptist Emergency Response
Team which includes medical assistance if needed.
Will students have to do anything prior to the trip?
Yes. Students will go through a series of workshops, seminars, and interactive group sessions to prepare them
for the tour, college admissions, college expectations, financial planning and more. These activities will be
mandatory for all participants.
If you have any questions please call Monica Johnson at 662.902.0602 or Rev.
Willie Petty at 901.417.4061 or email us at collegetour@brownbaptist.orgYou can also read
