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The College-Bound Student's Early Bird Menu
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Visiting the colleges that you are considering is an absolute must. You need to experience the general atmosphere as well as the tangibles (i.e. the faculty, curriculum, class sizes, etc.). Here are some things to keep in mind when you visit a college campus.Many parents and students I counsel confuse Early Admission, Early Read, Early Decision, Early Action and Early .....
Plan ahead
If you want to get a focused tour with premium access, then you need to schedule your visit well in advance. Make sure to visit the campus when classes are in session, so you can experience the full effect of day-to-day campus living. If you are a senior in high school, consider planning your visit during the fall or winter quarter of your final year. If you’re a junior, then think about visiting colleges in the Spring of your junior year. This way you are in a position to shop around before you start applying in the fall. Whenever you decide to visit the campus you’re considering, just make sure you have enough time to explore.
Talk to students and find out what the situation on the ground is
If you are visiting a campus with your parents, make sure to schedule some time for individual exploration. Look for friendly faces and ask specific questions. The information that you’ll get from random students on campus is not the same info you’ll see on the college brochures. Be sure to seek out multiple opinions from your future fellow students, so that you can formulate a well-rounded opinion of your own.
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Find out what courses are offered that interest you. Research your prospective major in the university’s course catalog. Open a schedule of classes to see who’s teaching what course and where. Sit in on some classes if you like. Communicate with professors. Ask them questions and ask for syllabi, reading lists and other material so that you can get an idea of how a particular course (or major) is structured.
Meet with a counselor or academic advisor
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After you’ve reviewed some of the requirements for your prospective major, meet with a counselor or academic advisor. Get answers to questions about major requirements and time frames. Make sure that you understand the specific quirks surrounding your projected path of study.1. Never miss a meal – you might regret it later that hour. 2. Park your car accessibly close. 3. Don’t park .....
Visit the financial aid office
Stop by the financial aid office to make sure that you’ve secured all the funding that you’re eligible for. Ask questions about grants and scholarships, and be certain that you understand the terms of any loans that you accept. If there are additional campus-specific funding opportunities, then collect all the applications that you will need, fill them out properly and turn them in promptly.
Explore housing and dining options
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If you plan to live or eat on campus, then you need to go to the housing office to make sure that you’ll be all set. Find out what the living situation is and consider different options (i.e. on vs. off campus). Explore different meal plans and choose the plan that’s right for you.
Scope out the town and experience the nightlife
Make sure you use your college visit as an opportunity to scope out the college town that you’ll be spending four years living in. Is it easy to get around? Is there public transportation or parking concerns? What’s the area like? Is it safe? Is it clean? Are there things do at night? Do yourself a favor and experience a slice of the nightlife before you commit to a particular college town. If you want good times, don’t commit to a school that can’t accommodate a basic, enjoyable night on the town.
Choosing a college is an intensely personal decision. You are the deciding factor, so when you visit the campus, make sure that you ask the questions that matter most to you. The more you can identify what it is you are looking for, the easier it will be to find the college that’s right for you.
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