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Guided or self-guided campus tour: Which visit is right for you?

Colorado State University

Information Session and Tour Our guided information sessions and tours are what we’d call the “standard” visit. This is how many future Rams and their families see campus for the first time. The self-guided tour requires a smartphone with location services enabled on your Google map.

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Tips for Your Campus Visit: Confessions of a Former College Tour Guide

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

As we head into the spring visit season, I thought I would brush off the cobwebs, reflecting on my tour guide years, as well as my current experience managing Georgia Tech’s guest experience, to provide some helpful tips to make the most of your campus tours this spring. Utilize the time between tour stops.

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Transform Your School’s Campus Visit from Routine to Remarkable

Enrollment Catalyst

Have you ever considered your campus visit experience from beginning to end? I have experienced many routine campus tours where the conversation is lacking, the campus is uninviting, and the wow factor is missing. Ask questions such as, “Why did you decide to visit our school?” and “Tell me about your children.”

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What Questions Should You Ask at College Information Sessions?

SSA Online College Prep

What is a college information session? Juniors | Seniors | Financial Aid | Academics | Career Services What is a college information session? A college information session is something you’ll experience countless times during your search. Information sessions, though, can be make or break for you.

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Tips for Remote Campus Visits

ACM College Consulting

Exploring campuses virtually allows high school students to gather valuable insights and make informed decisions about their academic future. To make the most out of this unique experience, here are some tips for navigating remote campus visits. Depending on the college location and campus life, the off-campus can be very important.

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Unveiling the College Experience: How to Get the Most Out of Your Campus Visits

Ivy Central

Here are some tips on how to make the most of your college visits: Plan ahead: Before visiting a college campus, it's a good idea to research the college and create a list of questions you would like to ask. This can help you make the most of your time on campus and ensure that you get the information you need.

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Demonstrated Interest at Vanderbilt

The Koppelman Group

Think about it — tours are informational, and students go to learn more about a college. If colleges made decisions based on campus tour history, they’d be a lot worse off in terms of yield than prioritizing the students who were most academically qualified and wrote the most compelling essays. You should!