Are you visiting College Campuses this Summer? 10 Tips for an Effective College Visit

Finding the Right Fit

For high school students who are in the process of researching a variety of colleges and universities, admissions professionals recommend scheduling campus visits to get a better feel for the schools. Here are 10 tips for how students can get the most out of college visits.

1. Start Planning Early

As students get closer to the final year of high school, their schedules are filled trying to balance school and a social life—all while exploring potential college campuses. To lessen the stress, some experts suggest families begin discussing colleges early as when a student is in elementary school.

2. Visit Campuses while on Vacation

Trying to plan extended road trips to a long list of schools can be laborious. Instead, families should take detours to visit campuses while on other trips or vacations, recommends Mary Conger, founder of the campus visit service Collegocity. 

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