COLLEGE VISITS 

     

    College Admission Process

    Four Year College Application Procedures

     

    Visiting the colleges you are seriously considering is essential! (You wouldn’t buy a house without seeing it first, would you?). Here are some tips to make the most of your visit. 

     

    1. Read the school catalogue or browse its website so you won’t ask questions that can be easily looked up. 
    2. Call ahead to schedule an interview, a tour, and a dorm stay (if available). 
    3. Sit in on a class you’re interested in. 
    4. Find out if professors teach the classes, or if they delegate that duty to a graduate student. 
    5. Find out if the department for your possible major is considered to be strong or weak. Ask about the placement rates of graduates in the major to graduate schools and to employment. 
    6. Talk to students and teachers in the department you are most interested in. 
    7. See if laboratories, computer centers and other facilities are well equipped. 
    8. Read the school newspaper, bulletin boards, and other information sources to pick up general information and a feel for the “atmosphere” on campus. 
    9. Browse through the library and book store. 
    10. Visit a dorm and find out about housing options. If possible, stay overnight. 
    11. Eat a meal in the student cafeteria. 
    12. Check into student services like health care, counseling, career development, job placement, etc. 

    Visit the campus center/student union and find out about activities on campus, including clubs and organizations, recreation facilities, entertainment, etc.