Attention Juniors or Younger: The College Visit
Depending on your time and interest level, plan one of the following types of college visits:
Basic Visit
Extended Visit
In addition to the basic visit schedule – an information session, a campus tour, and a meal on campus – ask if you can add the following appointments at the schools that you are most interested in:
Overnight Visit
Some colleges offer prospective students the chance to spend the night on campus to learn more about the school. An overnight visit will provide great insight into student life on campus. These visits are usually organized by the college, and include college tours, classes on campus, and the chance to stay in a college dorm with a college student host.
Check with your counselor for a list of colleges that offer overnight stays. Save overnight visits for your top college choices.
On Your Visit
As you do the college tour of the campus, ask yourself these questions:
Follow up after your visit
·Send a thank you email to the admissions representative that conducted the information session or that you met with individually.
Take Action
Make plans now to visit colleges on your list. Enjoy your visits and find out which school fits you best!