17 things you can do to Maximize your College Visits
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6 things to do BEFORE you visit
- Research the school and major options
- Email local Admissions Counselor or Regional Representative to personalize your visit with a class visit or interview
- Contact coaches, departments, professors or current students
- Prepare a list of questions you want to ask
- Schedule time to sit in on a class or department specific tours
- Look at last year’s supplement questions
6 Things to do ON your visit
- Eat a snack or grab a bite in the cafeteria or wherever students hangout
- Do the “Map” test
- Take pictures and grab a school newspaper
- Take notes on tour or info session about things that interest you
- Make sure to walk or drive through the “town” where students hang out and live off campus
- Get the card or take picture of card for Admissions Representative for your area
5 Things to do AFTER your visit
- Write down your general impression right after your visit
- Send a thank you note/email to people you met on campus?
- Write down specific activities/classes that you can see yourself getting involved in
- Decide if this is a school is a yes, no or maybe
- Continue to demonstrate interest
