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2. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Mission Statement Academic Solutions 88 allows students to visit and experience life at several prominent California Universities For many students, the process of figuring out which school best fits their needs is an overwhelming and confusing task. The Academic Solutions 88 Tour transforms this experience into an enriching and fun adventure, in which students take campus tours, have meetings with admissions representatives and receive materials to help evaluate each school. The Academic Solutions 88 Tour is a wonderful opportunity for students to tour numerous college campuses and evaluate their college options. Students visit a wide variety of campuses, including private and public schools in both urban and rural areas. Participants will be able to determine if a large or small school is appropriate for them, and, with the comparison materials we give them, they will be able to review their opinions once they’ve returned home. During their 12 day tour, students have the opportunity to experience the major cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco plus the college towns of Palo Alto, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Pasadena. We encourage students to enroll with friends, but even those who don’t arrive knowing someone will end up with a group of newly-found friends, usually from across the US and around the world. Hotels are provided to students each having their own bed, usually in doubles or triples. All overnight stays are at business class hotels, and are always at least rated as 2.5 star properties, but most are 3 star properties and better. We stay in the main areas where attractions are when feasible. All essential items of room and transportation are provided during the trip.

3. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 CALTECH The California Institute of Technology (or Caltech) [5] is a private research university located in Pasadena, California, United States. Caltech has six academic divisions with strong emphasis on science and engineering. Its 124-acre (50 ha) primary campus is located approximately 11 mi (18 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles. [5]privateresearch university Pasadena, Californiadowntown Los Angeles Although founded as a preparatory and vocational school by Amos G. Throop in 1891, the college attracted influential scientists such as George Ellery Hale, Arthur Amos Noyes, and Robert Andrews Millikan in the early 20th century. The vocational and preparatory schools were disbanded and spun off in 1910, and the college assumed its present name in 1921. In 1934, Caltech was elected to the Association of American Universities, and the antecedents of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which Caltech continues to manage and operate, were established between 1936 and 1943 under Theodore von Kármán. [6][7] The university is one among a small group of Institutes of Technology in the United States which tends to be primarily devoted to the instruction of technical arts and applied sciences.Amos G. ThroopGeorge Ellery HaleArthur Amos NoyesRobert Andrews MillikanAssociation of American UniversitiesNASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryTheodore von Kármán [6][7]Institutes of Technology in the United States

4. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 jpl Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a federally funded research and development center and NASA field center located in La Cañada Flintridge, California, United States.federally funded research and development centerNASALa Cañada FlintridgeCaliforniaUnited States JPL is managed by the nearby California Institute of Technology (Caltech) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The laboratory's primary function is the construction and operation of robotic planetary spacecraft, though it also conducts Earth-orbit and astronomy missions. It is also responsible for operating NASA's Deep Space Network.California Institute of TechnologyNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDeep Space Network Among the laboratory's current major active projects are the Mars Science Laboratory mission (which includes the Curiosity rover), the Cassini–Huygens mission orbiting Saturn, the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the Dawn mission to the dwarf planet Ceres and asteroid Vesta, the Juno spacecraft en route to Jupiter, the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array (NuSTAR) X-ray telescope, and the Spitzer Space Telescope.Mars Science LaboratoryCuriosityCassini–HuygensSaturnMars Exploration RoverOpportunityMars Reconnaissance OrbiterDawnCeresVestaJunoJupiterNuclear Spectroscopic Telescope ArraySpitzer Space Telescope JPL's Space Flight Operations Facility and Twenty-Five-Foot Space Simulator are designated National Historic Landmarks.Space Flight Operations FacilityTwenty-Five-Foot Space Simulator National Historic Landmarks

5. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 usc The University of Southern California is a global university, and America’s leader in international education. It has the largest number of international students of any U.S. university and a worldwide alumni network. With programs of research, study and service that span countries and continents, USC prepares students to thrive in the global marketplace.

6. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 UCLA The University of California, Los Angeles is the premier academic institution in Southern California. Its commitment to academic excellence has propelled UCLA to be among the top universities in the world and is widely regarded as the best university founded in the last century. The summer weather is moderated by the nearby Pacific Ocean, located only a few miles from the campus. UCLA and nearby Westwood offer campus visitors a variety of recreational, cultural, shopping and entertainment attractions. The beautiful campus is a favorite of Hollywood directors and has been featured in a variety of television programs and major motion pictures.University of California, Los Angeles

7. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 UCI The University of California, Irvine (UCI, UC Irvine, or Irvine), is a public research university located in Irvine, California, and one of the 10 general campuses in the University of California (UC) system. UCI's Orange County campus is the fifth-largest in the UC system, with over 29,000 students, 1,100 faculty members and 9,000 staff. Times Higher Education in 2013 ranked UC Irvine 1st among all US universities and 5th among the top 100 global universities under 50 years old. [7]publicresearch universityIrvine, CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniasystemOrange CountyUC Times Higher Education [7] UC Irvine is considered a PublicPublic Ivy and offers 80 undergraduate degrees and 98 graduate and professional degrees. The university is designated as having very high research activity in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and in fiscal year 2012 had $350 million in research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. [8] UC Irvine became a member of the Association of American Universities in 1996, and is the youngest university to hold membership. [9] The university also administers the UC Irvine Medical Center, a large teaching hospital; the UC Irvine Health Sciences system in the City of Orange; the University of California, Irvine, Arboretum; and a portion of the University of California Natural Reserve System.Ivyvery high research activityCarnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Educationresearch and development [8]Association of American Universities [9]UC Irvine Medical Center teaching hospitalUC Irvine Health SciencesCity of OrangeUniversity of California, Irvine, ArboretumUniversity of California Natural Reserve System UCI was one of three new UC campuses established in the 1960s to accommodate growing enrollments across the UC system.UC

8. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Cal Poly California Polytechnic State University or California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, [5] also known as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo [5] or Cal Poly, [6] is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, United States. Founded in 1901 as a vocational high school, it is currently one of only two polytechnic universities in the 23-member California State University system. [7] Comprising six distinct colleges, the university offers 147 bachelor's degrees, 49 master's degrees, and 7 teaching credentials. [8][9] The university does not confer doctoral degrees. [8] [5] [6]public university San Luis Obispo, CaliforniaCalifornia State University [7]bachelor's degrees master's degreesteaching credentials [8][9]doctoral degrees [8] Cal Poly is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) and the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. Cal Poly is known for its "learn by doing" educational philosophy that encourages students to solve real-world problems by combining classroom theory with experiential laboratory exercise. Cal Poly is one of four California State Universities that participate in the Big West Conference in athletics.American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant CollegesBig West Conference

9. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Stanford University Education Unlimited® programs located at Stanford University include A+ Summer Achievement Programs, Sally Ride Science Camps, Computer Camps, Video Production Camp, High School Actors Workshop, Emerging Writers Institute and the Public Speaking Institute.A+ Summer Achievement ProgramsSally Ride Science CampsComputer CampsVideo Production CampHigh School Actors WorkshopEmerging Writers InstitutePublic Speaking Institute Stanford University is located on a large, suburban campus south of San Francisco, famous for its mild weather, attractive setting, and palm-fringed quadrangles. Stanford is consistently ranked in the top five universities in the nation according the U.S. News and World Report, and is widely considered a pre-eminent international center of academia. With its beautiful palm-lined entrance, its famous Oval in front of the quadrangle and the picturesque mission style buildings, Stanford is the perfect place to learn and live this summer. University attractions include the Hoover Institution, the world famous Rodin Sculpture Garden and many prominent museums and libraries.Stanford University

10. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley, is the flagship campus of the University of California system. The campus is located in the vibrant and eclectic city of Berkeley and is widely considered among the most picturesque of all the campuses. The school is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the country by the annual U.S. News and World Report survey and has undergone a major renovation project over the last several years to offer among the nations finest library system, Business School buildings and a brand new Basketball Arena. Area attractions include the Lawrence Hall of Science, world renowned bookstores, an exciting collegiate atmosphere and close proximity to San Francisco.University of California, Berkeley

11. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 USF The University of San Francisco (USF) is a Jesuit Catholic university located in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1855, [1] USF was established as the first university in San Francisco. It is the third oldest institution for higher learning in California, the tenth-oldest university of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities, and the eighth largest Jesuit university in the United States.San Francisco, CaliforniaUnited States [1]Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities The school's main campus is located on a 55-acre (22 ha) setting between the Golden Gate Bridge and Golden Gate Park. Its nickname is "The Hilltop" as the campus is located at Lone Mountain, the peak of one of San Francisco's major hills. Its close historical ties with the City and County of San Francisco are reflected in the University's motto, Pro Urbe et Universitate (For the City and University). USF's Jesuit-Roman Catholic identity is rooted in the symbolic vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order.Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate ParkLone Mountain Ignatius of Loyola

12. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 UCSB The University of California, Santa Barbara (commonly referred to as UC Santa Barbara or UCSB) is a public research university and one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. The main campus is located on a 1,022-acre (414 ha) site near Goleta, California, United States, 8 miles (13 km) from Santa Barbara and 100 miles (160 km) northwest of Los Angeles. Tracing its roots back to 1891 as an independent teachers' college, UCSB joined the University of California system in 1944 and is the third-oldest general-education campus in the system. publicUniversity of CaliforniaGoleta, CaliforniaSanta Barbara UCSB is one of America's Public Ivy universities, which recognizes top public research universities in the United States. The university is a comprehensive doctoral university and is organized into five colleges and schools offering 87 undergraduate degrees and 55 graduate degrees. UCSB was ranked 41st among "National Universities"Public Ivy

14. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Intel Intel Corporation is an American multinational semiconductor chip maker corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Intel is one of the world's largest and highest valued semiconductor chip makers, based on revenue. [5] It is the inventor of the x86 series of microprocessors, the processors found in most personal computers. Intel combines advanced chip design capability with a leading-edge manufacturing capability. Though Intel was originally known primarily to engineers and technologists, its "Intel Inside" advertising campaign of the 1990s made it a household name, along with its Pentium processors.multinationalsemiconductorSanta Clara, Californiaworld's largest and highest valued semiconductor [5]x86 microprocessorsPentium

15. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Apple Apple headquarters, located at 1 Infinite Loop in Cupertino, Calif., is one of the most exclusive buildings in the world. It's the home of many of today's greatest innovations, including the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and Mac computers. The sprawling six-building campus, which occupies 32 acres near Interstate 280, is designed to look like a perfect infinite loop, reflecting the design tastes of the company's founders.1 Infinite Loop

16. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Palo Alto Just south of San Francisco, Palo Alto is home to some of today’s most influential Silicon Valley companies, including Facebook and Hewlett Packard. Stanford University adds another intellectual element with its vibrant research and academic community. Biking is popular in this affluent California city on the cutting edge of many tech developments. We use a quality facility in the Palo Alto area near Stanford University. Past locations have included the Stanford Terrace Inn, Palo Alto High School.

17. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Disneyland Enter a magical kingdom where you can sail with pirates, explore exotic jungles, meet fairy-tale princesses, dive under the ocean and rocket through the stars—all in the same day! Disneyland Park is a beloved Southern California destination where generations of families have made their Disney dreams come true. Opened in 1955, Walt Disney’s original theme park is divided into 8 extravagantly themed lands—Main Street, U.S.A., Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, Mickey's Toontown, Frontierland, Critter Country, New Orleans Square and Adventureland.

18. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Knott’s Berry Farm Looking for California’s best theme and amusement park? Look no further than Knott’s Berry Farm. Take into account all that Knott’s Berry Farm has to offer: Ghost Town. The one minute, 30 seconds of head-over-heels fun of Boomerang. Take a ride on the Calico Railroad. For water fun, there’s Bigfoot Rapids. And let’s not forget why Knott’s Berry Farm is California’s best amusement park–Boysenberry Pie and famous chicken dinner. Just a few reasons it’s California’s best amusement and theme park. Knott’s Berry Farm.

19. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Universal Studios Get into the Movies! Face heart-pounding rides and shows that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. Ride now open! Join the Minions on the new ride, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Prepare for the greatest battle you’ll ever ride on Transformers™: The Ride-3DTransformers™: The Ride-3D Brave the world’s scariest indoor roller coaster: Revenge of the Mummy ℠ - The RideRevenge of the Mummy ℠ - The Ride Hang on for your life as you crash your way through the animated world of The Simpsons™ on a revolutionary virtual roller coaster!The Simpsons Experience a tidal wave of explosive action at WaterWorld ® – Universal Studios’ #1 rated show.WaterWorld

20. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Universal City Walk Universal City Walk Hollywood is a Three-Block Entertainment, Dining and Shopping Promenade Where is LA’s best place for unexpected excitement? Universal CityWalk. Live music, movies, clubs, great food and always something new to discover. More than 30 places to eat, six hot nightclubs, 19 screen theater with state of the art IMAX ® and more than 30 unique shops. It’s LA’s favorite place to play.30 places to eatsix hot nightclubs19 screen theater with state of the art IMAX ®30 unique shops Check out 5 Towers on Universal CityWalk, state-of-the-art concert venue. Experience a jaw- dropping explosion of over 5,000 LED lights and a sound system that will blow you away. CityWalk Always Unexpected. CityWalk is located directly next to Universal Studios Hollywood. Visit the CityWalk website.CityWalk website

21. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Entertainment The Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile-and-a-half (2.4 km) stretch of Sunset Boulevard [1] that passes through West Hollywood, California. The Strip is probably the best-known portion of Sunset, embracing boutiques, restaurants, rock clubs, and nightclubs that are on the cutting edge of the entertainment industry. It is also known for its trademark array of huge, colorful billboards.Sunset Boulevard [1]West Hollywood, Californianightclubs The Santa Monica Pier is a large double-jointed pier located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent, 100-year-old landmark. [2] Santa Monica, Californialandmark [2] Venice Beach was founded in 1905 as a seaside resort town. It was an independent city until 1926, when it merged with Los Angeles. Today, Venice is known for its canals, beaches and circus-like Ocean Front Walk, a two-and-a-half-mile pedestrian-only promenade that features performers, fortune-tellers, artists, and vendors.canals circusfortune-tellersartists

22. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Griffith Observatory is a facility in Los Angeles, California sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Los Angeles' Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an extensive array of space and science-related displays. Since the observatory opened in 1935, admission has been free, in accordance with Griffith's will.Los AngelesCaliforniaLos AngelesGriffith ParkLos Angeles BasinDowntown Los AngelesHollywoodPacific Oceanobservatoryspacescience Rodeo Drive /ro ʊˈ de ɪ.o ʊ / is a two-mile long street, primarily in Beverly Hills, California. Its northern terminus is its intersection with Sunset Boulevard and its southern is its intersection with Beverwil Drive in the city of Los Angeles. The name is most commonly used metonymically to refer to a three block stretch of the street north of Wilshire Boulevard and south of Little Santa Monica Boulevard, which is known for its luxury-goods stores. The larger business district surrounding Rodeo, known as the "Golden Triangle," which extends from Wilshire Boulevard to Santa Monica Boulevard, is both a shopping district and a major tourist attraction./ro ʊˈ de ɪ.o ʊ /Beverly Hills, CaliforniaSunset BoulevardLos AngelesmetonymicallyWilshire BoulevardLittle Santa Monica BoulevardWilshire BoulevardSanta Monica Boulevard

23. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Beverly Hills is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, surrounded by the cities of LosAngeles and West Hollywood. Originally a Spanish ranch where lima beans were grown, it was incorporated in 1914 by a group of investors who had failed to find oil, but found water instead and eventually decided to develop it into a town. It is now home to 34,290 inhabitants. Sometimes merely known by one of its primary ZIP codes, "90210", it has been home to actors and celebrities. The city also includes the hopping district Rodeo Drive and the Beverly Hills Oil Field.Los Angeles CountyCaliforniaUnited StatesLosAngelesWest Hollywoodlima beansZIP codesRodeo DriveBeverly Hills Oil Field The Grove Los Angeles is a shopping and entertainment complex built adjacent to the historic Farmers Market. It centers on a landscaped park and a dancing fountain.

24. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Fisherman's Wharf is a neighborhood and popular tourist attraction in San Francisco, California. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness Avenue east to Pier 35 or Kearny Street. The F Market streetcar runs through the area, the Powell-Hyde cable car lines runs to Aquatic Park, at the edge of Fisherman's Wharf, and the Powell-Mason cable car line runs a few blocks away.neighborhoodtourist attractionSan FranciscoCaliforniaGhirardelli Square Van Ness AvenueF Marketstreetcarcable carAquatic Park The Camarillo Premium Outlets is one of the popular outlet malls in California. There are about 160 outlet stores at Camarillo Premium Outlets. These include popular brand name clothing such as coach, michael kors, vinyard vines, nike, gucci, ralph lauren, adidas, coach factory, burberry, kate spade, hollister, zara, banana republic and calvin klein.

25. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Accommodations - Holiday Inn Express The first Holiday Inn Express was started in 1991. By the year 1996, Holiday Inn Express Hotels reached 500 properties. What made these hotels so popular? Holiday Inn Express offers a free continental breakfast to all of its guests. Coining it the "Express Start Breakfast Bar", Holiday Inn Express guests can expect to find Smart Roast Coffee, toast, juice, bacon, eggs, and delicious cinnamon rolls. Offering free high speed internet access in every hotel room, Holiday Inn Express Hotels comes with an online concierge called eHost. Through eHost, you can learn about local attractions, common hotspot, and vital local information about the city you are staying in. Many Holiday Inn Express Hotels offer in room microwaves, swimming pools, same-day laundry and dry-cleaning services, and fitness centers to keep guests in shape. If you are a traveler on business, feel free to take advantage of Holiday Inn Express Hotels fax and photocopying services. There are over 1,700 Holiday Inn Express Hotels in North America and South America alone. Throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, another 180 plus Holiday Inn Express Hotels are in business. In Asia Pacific, Holiday Inn Express has 24 hotels currently in business, with many more in the works.South AmericaEuropeMiddle EastAsia Pacific

26. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Accommodations - Best Western Best Western International, Inc., operator of the Best Western Hotel brand, operates about 4,000 hotels with over 1,000 employees. [2] The chain, with its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, [3] operates 2,163 hotels in North America alone. [2]Phoenix, Arizona [3] North America In 2002, Best Western International launched an upscale brand for some properties located in Europe and Asia known as Best Western Premier. By 2011, the chain's branding was; [4] the basic Best Western name is now complemented by Best Western Plus and Best Western Premier properties offering progressively improved dining, recreation, and room guarantees. [5] The hotel descriptor categories are now used by Best Western hotels around the world. Since it no longer operated under a single brand, Best Western concurrently modified its slogan in 2011 from "the world's largest hotel chain" to "the world's largest hotel family." [4] [5] Unlike other chains, which are often a mix of company-owned and franchised units, each Best Western hotel is an independently owned and operated franchise. Best Western does not offer franchises in the traditional sense where both the franchisee and franchisor are operating for profit. Instead, Best Western operates as a nonprofit membership association, with each franchisee acting and voting as a member of the association in the manner of a marketing co-operative.franchisesnonprofitmarketing co-operative

27. A CADEMIC S OLUTIONS 88 Transportation – US Coachway’s As a family owned and operated corporation, US Coachways redefined the definition of quality transportation enabling them to operate their bus charter services with absolute confidence and pride. As a leading national bus charter company they can provide a wide range of transportation services. We are aware of the importance of providing our clients with as much benefit as possible, such as, a twenty-four hour dispatchers, professional, safe and courteous drivers, and most importantly, reliable and well maintained equipment. All vehicles are inspected on a monthly basis to make sure you and your group are receiving a safe and reliable vehicle. All carriers used are checked with the USDOT-FMCSA (United States Department of Transportation – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)