Excel Youth Conference

Check in to receive your schedule for the day, then enjoy breakfast while mingling with other families from the Baltimore and Washinton, DC areas.

Start the program with a warm welcome to Hopkins, featuring opening remarks from our Deputy Dean of Undergraduate Admissions.

College Search Workshop (Students Only)

Identify which factors matter most to you as you decide which colleges to apply to. You’ll participate in exercises that will help you build your college list.

Telling Your Story Workshop (Students Only)

Learn how to use your personal statement to effectively tell your story through exercises led by a member of our admissions committee. You’ll also review examples of successful essays.

College Admissions Process: Advice From the Experts (Families & Guests)

Get insights into the college application process through a discussion led by our admissions committee. You’ll be able to get your questions answered so you and your student can navigate this process with confidence.

Get a deeper understanding of who we are, from our academic approach to our admissions process and financial aid. Our admissions and Student Financial Support staff will discuss what it’s like to live and learn at Hopkins, what we look for in applications, and how we make a world-class education financially possible.

Take a break to eat lunch provided by Hopkins Dining and connect with our admissions staff.

Explore our Homewood campus with a student guide. This is your chance to learn about our residential life, state-of-the-art facilities, and how students participate in our community directly from a current Blue Jay.