Aspirando Alto

ASPIRANDO ALTO is a three-day, college preparation conference for 7th-10th graders. This event is open to all students and especially seeks to advance the needs and interests of Hispanic youth and communities. Up to 50 middle and high school students move onto Calvin College’s campus for a fun-filled weekend of college exposure and academic engagement activities.  Through this college-school partnership, 7th-10th graders come to Calvin's campus and have the opportunity to:

Aspirando Alto students

  • take simulated college courses
  • have first-hand experiences with college faculty and students
  • live in the residence halls
  • eat in the dining halls

Parents join their students for the last day of conference activities and to attend workshops especially designed for them.

How to apply:

The deadline for the Aspirando Alto application is October 16, 2009. No applications will be accepted after this date. Students who are in the 7th through 10th grade may apply by downloading the Application and Recommendation forms and mailing them to:

Calvin College
Pre-College Programs
Aspirando Alto
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, MI  49546

For further information:

616-526-6749
precollege@calvin.edu