Potential Magazine College and Career Organizer 2020 | Page 18

admissions

campus tours
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
COLLEGE OFFERINGS & CAMPUS TOURS
To get the most out of your campus visits and tours, create a list of questions
you need to have answered and the “must-haves” you’re looking for in a college.
Mark the areas that are important to you:
On-campus housing Clubs and activities
Greek life Diversity
Football games Meal plans
Fitness centers/gym Class size
Off-campus transportation Internship opportunities
Option to have a car on campus Study abroad opportunities
Driving distance from home Honors programs
Small-town atmosphere Student-friendly worship services
Safety measures on campus
Tip for Parents: Colleges will correspond
via email. Set up a family email address that
students and parents can easily access, so no
important information is missed. Choose the
address carefully–colleges will often use
inappropriate email addresses as a way to
eliminate scholarship candidates.
GET TO KNOW YOUR
ADMISSIONS
COUNSELORS:
They are your number one resource.
They will remind you of deadlines,
answer questions, and connect you
with the right people. Plus: Many sit on
scholarship boards!
GET NOTICED!
50% of colleges report that a
student’s demonstrated interest in
the school is highly important in the
admissions process. Students can
show interest by:
• Participating in a campus tour.
• Writing thank-you notes.
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of college students
transfer—meaning
more classes, more
time, and more
money.
TOUR TIPS
Make the most of each visit by
following this advice:
1 Start touring during or before
your junior year so that
you are ready to apply at the
beginning of your senior year.
2 Plan ahead and schedule with
the Admissions Office.
3 Keep in mind that Mondays and
Fridays are the busiest days.
4 Schedule time to talk with a
student from your hometown to
get another perspective.
5 Sit in on a lecture.
6 Drive the trip to know the time
and distance to and from home.
7 View an example dorm room
to see where you’ll be living if
you choose the school.
8 Use your “Campus Scorecard” to
record your impressions as soon
as you leave.
• Communicating with the admissions
office.
• Applying early.
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