So what do you do if you want to make a visit? Start off by signing up for a visit. (Students should make the call - not the parents.) Some colleges will have an online option to sign up for a tour and information session, but for other colleges you will have to call the admissions office to reserve your spot.
When you go on your visit you don't have to be dressed up, but be sure that you are dressed appropriate. If it wouldn't meet our school dress code, then you shouldn't be wearing it for a campus visit.
Pay attention to your surroundings and ask questions when you are on your visit. (We have LOTS of questions to help guide your visits on the counselor website.) After each visit, review the list of questions you've been asking to see if there are any other questions you might want to add. Remember, you are visiting campuses to get a feeling for the atmosphere of each place – something you can’t get from a brochure or website.
As you look for which questions you want to ask, also don't forget to pay attention to/ take note of additional details and how it feels to YOU...
For example, are the dorms quiet or noisy? Do they seem crowded? Is there adequate space and light to study? Each student looking at the same space may have a different take on those answers and how it feels for you... but since it is your future, you want to think about those aspects. In addition to being sure you observe the surroundings, you also want to think about your perception of the college as a whole. Can you see yourself living and learning there for the next 4 years? Are they people you interacted with people you can imagine being friends with in the future?
If you had an interview with someone from the admissions office or if you met with anyone else formally, such as a coach or a professor, please be sure to write and send them a thank you note.
I will be excited to hear about your visit experiences if you visit colleges next weekend.
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