Making the Most of Your Campus Visit
January 8, 2025 2025-01-16 15:26Making the Most of Your Campus Visit
Plan
early
Make sure to allocate enough time to explore each college thoroughly. Gather information and ensure the college’s classes and majors fit your student’s interests.
Explore Campus and Talk to People
Engage with admissions staff, professors, and students to get diverse perspectives. Here are some questions you may want to ask your tour guide or students you meet on campus:
- What are the best reasons to go to this college?
- What’s it like to go from high school to college?
- What do you do in your free time? On the weekends?
- What do you love about this college?
- What do you wish you could change about this college?
- Why did you choose this college?
- What is it like to live here?
Schedule in Advance
Some activities, like meeting with an admissions officer, attending a class, or staying overnight in a residence hall, may need to be arranged beforehand.
By taking these steps, you’ll get a well-rounded view of each campus and be better equipped to decide. Enjoy your visit!
