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Websites
Here are some Internet resources on visiting colleges:

The College Board’s website
This website offers useful information about why and when to visit colleges, preparing for a visit and how to make the most out of a trip.
www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/college-visits/index.html

College Admissions Services website
Lots of tips and advice about a variety of topics relating to college visits, including overnight stays, meeting with coaches, places to stay near campus, etc.
www.go4ivy.com/collegevisit.asp

eCampusTours.con website
Useful questions to ask while visiting a campus.
www.ecampustours.com/collegeplanning/choosingacollege/thecampusvisit.htm

The Maryland Higher Education Commission’s website This is a useful website with how to plan ahead for a college visit, what to bring and questions to ask. www.mhec.state.md.us/preparing/QuestionsaboutCollege/VisitingColleges.asp

Books
Most admissions books as noted in the Best Books section of admissionpossible.com offer chapters on college interviews. In addition, there are entire books devoted to the subject.

Ripple, G. Gary. Campus Pursuit: Making the Most of Your Visit and Interview, 10th edition. Alexandria, VA, Octameron Press, 2006.
Dr. Ripple encourages students to visit as many colleges as possible, and always take advantage of interview opportunities.

Schneider, Zola Dincin. Campus Visits & College Interviews. New York, The College Board, 2002.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about visiting colleges and getting the most out of a college interview.

College Visits - The Best Way Of Finding Out What You Want In A College
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