THE COLLEGE VISIT TIPS
 

BEFORE THE VISIT

1. RE-READ THE COLLEGE CATALOG OR THE WEBSITE.
2. REVIEW THE SECTIONS ON ADMISSIONS, TUITION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAMS OF
    STUDY.
3. REVIEW YOUR HIGH SCHOOL RECORD AND TEST SCORES.
4. REQUEST AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FROM GUIDANCE BEFORE YOU GO.

DURING THE VISIT

1. BE PROMPT. JOT DOWN NAMES OF IMPORTANT PEOPLE YOU MEET.
2. GET THE FEEL OF THE COLLEGE BY VISITING FOR TWO HOURS.
3. DISCUSS ALL FINANCIAL MATTERS WITH THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICER.
4. INQUIRE ABOUT CHANCES FOR ADMISSION WITH THE ADMISSIONS OFFICER.
5. STUDENT SHOULD BE DRESSED NEATLY.

SOME MUST SEE FOR YOUR CAMPUS TOUR

1. THE LIBRARY - CHECK THE SIZE OF THE COLLECTIONS, THE STUDY FACILITIES,
                              COMPUTERS, ETC.
2. THE ACADEMIC FACILITIES - SIT IN ON A CLASS OR SEMINAR.
3. LIVING QUARTERS - TRY TO VISIT A TYPICAL DORM ROOM, DINING HALL, STUDENT
                                      LOUNGE, RECREATION AREA, ETC.
4. STUDENTS - GET SOME IDEA OF THE KIND OF PEOPLE YOU WILL LIVE AND WORK WITH
                          ON CAMPUS.

AFTER YOUR VISIT

1. MAKE NOTES ON YOUR REACTIONS TO THE COLLEGE.
2. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN DISCUSS THEM WITH YOUR PARENTS
     AND YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR.
3. SEND A NICE THANK YOU NOTE TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICER ONLY IF YOU ARE
    SERIOUS ABOUT THE COLLEGE.