College Visits by Sam Burkhardt

        College visits are a great chance to get to see a school that you are interested in and decide whether the school is a good fit for you. There are two times when visiting a school is a great idea. The first time is before you apply to decide if the school is a good fit and it is what you are looking for in a school, this visit should help you decide whether or not you will be applying there. The second visit is after you have been accepted and are making you final decision, this visit should really help you decide whether or not you can see yourself going here, arranging an interview or a meeting with faculty or other current students  is a great idea as this will give you a more in-depth look at the school.

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ü Dress Properly

It is important to dress properly when attending these visits because you never know who you are going to meet and you always want to leave a good impression. In the summer khaki shorts and polo is a great idea, while in the winter khakis with a long collared shirt and tie is more appropriate.

ü Leave a good impression

Good ways to do this are with a firm handshake and direct eye contact whenever you are in a conversation with someone. Ask questions and be attentive during the tour, not paying attention or looking disinterested could be bad because the tour guide may be more than just a student.

ü Create a connection

Talk to the leader of the tour and the director of the information session you may learn more about the school but you may also create a connection, which may help you in the admissions process. If you want to leave a great impression send an email to the tour guide and to the director of the information session, this is a great way to create a connection that may benefit you in