By Marjorie Hansen Shaevitz

Table of Contents

Definition Of College Visits

The Bottom Line #1

The Bottom Line #2

Timelines For Visiting Colleges

Freshman and Sophomore Years
Junior Year
Senior Year

Things To See And Do When You Are Visiting A College

1. Visit The College Admissions Office
2. Take A Campus Tour
3. Sit In On A Class
4. Meet A Professor In Your Field Of Interest
5. Talk With Current Students
6. Look Into Extracurricular/Athletic Interests Or Special Student Services
7. Check Out Various Housing Arrangements

FAQ #1: What do I do if I want to spend the night at a college?

8. Read The Campus Newspaper
9. Walk Or Drive Through The Adjacent Town Or Community
10. Go Back To The “Blink” Concept: Simply Visit A College, Spend As Much Time As You Want, Have Fun And Forget About All The Above

FAQ #2: My parents’ work schedules make it impossible for them to take me on college trips. Are there groups or schools that offer college tours?

FAQ #3: Should I go on a college tour with my parents, with friends or on my own?

Endnote

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