Worcester Area Counselors Tour (WACT)

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Welcome from Assumption University, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, WPI, and Worcester State University!

WACT 2026 will be held on March 22, 23 and 24, 2026.

The Worcester Area Counselors Tour (WACT) provides school counselors and community members with the opportunity to explore five outstanding colleges with their colleagues from around the Worcester/New England area. Guests will meet with admissions representatives, current students, and faculty members, to learn more about these esteemed institutions.

On this page, you can learn more about how the tour is structured, check out some information from each of the participating institutions, and learn about the Worcester, MA area! If you have any questions, feel free to contact any of the listed representatives or email wact.counselorstour@gmail.com

Interested in WACT?

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The award includes a $25,000 annual scholarship to attend WPI, upon applying and being accepted to the university.

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Participating Institutions

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Assumption University

Assumption University WACT Coordinator: Marci Mayo

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College of the Holy Cross

Holy Cross WACT Coordinator: Liza Goodman

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Clark University

Clark University WACT Coordinator: Christina Parish

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

WPI WACT Coordinator: Emma Murphy

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Worcester State University

Worcester State University WACT Coordinator: Tianna Carrasquillo

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About the WACT Tour

Sample Schedule at a Glance

Sunday, March 22nd

Late afternoon hotel arrival & check-in

Evening welcome reception

 

Monday, March 23rd

WPI program and breakfast

Clark program and lunch

Holy Cross program and dinner

 

Tuesday, March 24th

Assumption program and breakfast

Worcester State University program and lunch

Departure by 3:15 PM

 

 

*This schedule and times are subject to change. After participants register and are confirmed, a finalized agenda and schedule will be emailed to you.