PSV College Tour 2027

First, complete the short application found here on the PSV website. The application link will be open until capacity is met (roughly 25 applications will be accepted initially. From there, 20 students will be invited to register via a deposit and 5 will move to the initial waitlist). If selected to register, you will be invited to hold your spot; it requires a $250 non-refundable deposit. If you don't register by November 18 and secure the spot, it will be given to someone on the waitlist. To apply, please be prepared to quickly tell us about your child, provide information such as student's legal name, birth date, school and contact information, parent/guardian contacts, emergency contacts and more. If you're invited to register for a spot after applying, be prepared to share with us any information related to allergy and dietary information, TSA PreCheck Known Traveler Number, if applicable, and more travel-related, trip information.All applications, policies, forms and waivers should be completed or acknowledged by a parent/guardian on behalf of a student.

PSV college tours are more than campus visits. They are opportunities for high school students in PSV partnering schools (only) to explore their futures, develop leadership skills, build community, and represent the values of Private School Village.Because space is limited, participation is determined through a thoughtful application and selection process. Timely registration remains an important aspect of selection, but our goal is to ensure that available spaces are awarded through a fair and intentional process.We seek students who demonstrate academic commitment, strong character, maturity, leadership potential, and a genuine desire to learn. We also consider how each student may benefit from the experience, recognizing that potential and opportunity cannot be measured by grades alone. Applicants will complete a questionnaire, provide optional academic records, and one optional character referral, and applications will be quickly evaluated by a selection committee after submission using consistent criteria.We are not simply looking for students with the most impressive résumés. We are looking for students who are ready to lead, eager to grow, and positioned to benefit meaningfully from the experience.While we would love to accommodate every interested student, tour capacity is limited and represents our greatest constraint. We recognize that this may lead to difficult decisions among highly qualified applicants. Our commitment is to make those decisions as fairly, transparently, and thoughtfully as possible, while creating a meaningful and enriching experience for every student selected.Questions related to this process can be forwarded to psvadmin@privateschoolvillage.org

Please save these key dates:Nov 11: Application opens and closes once capacity reached Nov 13: Applicants start to be notified & invited to register -- your spot is not held until a $250 non-refundable deposit is made (first 20 to make deposits secure a spot)Nov 18: Final registration deadline Jan 9: Mandatory in person preparation meeting for students, noon - 2 pm PT if you're located in Los Angeles. The exact LA location & additional details for those located outside of LA are forthcoming.Feb 13: Mandatory in person preparation meeting for students, noon - 2 pm PT if you're located in Los Angeles. The exact LA location & additional details for those located outside of LA are forthcoming. Feb 28: Remaining payments due (if not already paid in full)March 13: Room assignments provided. Mandatory in person meeting for parents (we strongly encourage students to attend as well). Meeting attendance requirements and additional details will be shared with registered families.Students will join a PSV-supervised GroupMe for preparation and trip communications. Required travel permissions, medical authorizations, and the code of conduct must be completed before departure.

PSV commits funds to airlines, hotels, and transportation providers well before the tour, and many of these costs cannot be recovered. Please review this policy before registering.Tour cost: $2,500 per student, including a $250 nonrefundable deposit due at registration. Families who pay the entire tour cost at registration receive a 5% discount, bringing the total to $2,375.Families may pay in installments at their own pace, but at least $1,250 must be paid by January 15, 2027, and the full balance is due February 28, 2027.If your family cancels:On or before December 15, 2026: Refund of payments beyond the $250 deposit, less actual, nonrecoverable payment processing fees.December 16, 2026–January 31, 2027: Refund of eligible payments beyond the deposit, less actual, nonrecoverable processing fees and travel expenses. PSV will provide an itemized breakdown.February 1, 2027 or later: Payments are nonrefundable, except as required by law or where PSV approves an exception, including consideration when a replacement student fills the space.If PSV cancels a tour week: Every registered family receives a full refund of all payments made to PSV, including the deposit, without deductions.Travel insurance: PSV strongly encourages families to consider travel insurance. Some plans must be purchased shortly after the first payment.All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to psvadmin@privateschoolvillage.org.Read the Full Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please email us at psvadmin@privateschoolvillage.org