FREE Fly-In Programs Guide
Your Hill Country Student Belongs on These Campuses.
Discover 4 fully funded Fly-In programs at top universities — including WashU, Brown, MIT, and Carleton — that are actively recruiting students from Kerrville, Ingram, Fredericksburg, and every Hill Country community in between.
- Roundtrip flights, housing & meals — 100% covered
- Direct access to admissions officers who remember your name
- One application to unlock 32 elite schools (STARS Network)
- A 5-step action plan to apply before deadlines close
Deadline
May 15 ⚡
WashU FLI-In
32 Top Universities
One STARS application unlocks Ivy League, STEM, and liberal arts schools
100% Free to Attend
Flights, hotels, and meals — all covered by the university
Built for Hill Country
Programs specifically recruiting from Kerrville, Ingram, Fredericksburg & beyond
What's Inside the Free Guide
Everything You Need to Know Before Application Season Begins
WashU FLI-In — Deadline: May 15
The most urgent program. 5 academic tracks, roundtrip flights from SAT or AUS, 2 nights on campus. Rising seniors only.
STARS@Brown — Ivy League
Brown University's program for first-gen and rural students. Full coverage, essay workshops, and financial aid clarity.
STARS@MIT — STEM Juniors
MIT's exclusive Fly-In for rising juniors interested in science, engineering, and technology. Highly competitive.
Taste of Carleton — Liberal Arts
Carleton College's program for students who love writing, ideas, and small-campus learning. Warm, welcoming, fully funded.
STARS Network: 32 Schools, 1 App
Submit one application and be considered by 32 elite schools — including Texas schools. The most efficient move in college prep.
Your 5-Step Action Plan
A clear, numbered roadmap: what seniors do now, what juniors prepare, and how parents can support the process.
Where your student lives is not a limitation — it is a distinction. The most selective colleges in the country are actively recruiting rural and small-town students. Your Hill Country story is not a disadvantage. It is the hook.
Dr. Kendall Young, Ed.D.
Founder, Bee Happy, Live Well College Consulting · Kerrville, TX
Ed.D.
Doctor of Education
Hill Country
Based in Kerrville, TX
5-Step Process
Proven college method
What Hill Country Parents Are Saying
"I had no idea these programs existed. Dr. Young's guide changed everything for our family."
— Parent, Kerrville ISD
"My daughter flew to WashU for free. She got in. This guide was the first step."
— Parent, Ingram
"We're from a small town. Dr. Young made us feel like elite schools were actually within reach."
— Parent, Fredericksburg
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