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Attend college visits on your high school campus Attend District and local College Events Attend District Financial Aid Night Talk with your counselor, teachers, family Use the Internet: Naviance iance Fami mily ly Connec nnection tion Develop a Chart or other method to collect your data Develop a list of 5-10 potential schools Rate and compare each school Plan to visit the schools you rated highest
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Thi hings ngs to Kn o Know ow Bef efor ore e yo you Go Go: Make a list of Questions Schedule your Trip Campus visit Checklist Make the most of your Trip Pack a Camera and Notebook Smart phone
Make sure you visit the location firsthand to ensure you really like the campus. Look into the surrounding neighborhoods and nearest cities to get a real feel for the environment.
This office will become your most frequent resource when you are filling out applications, so make sure to contact them before you visit and make an in-person connection when you do. This staff will also have the info on all the on-campus resources for prospective students and families. Ask for information about summer programs that are offered on campus for juniors and senior high school students.
Getting a college education is expensive, but colleges do want your business. Schedule an appointment with a financial aid advisor.
If you know your intended major or the subject area that interests you, set up a meeting with a member of that department. Be sure to learn whether lectures and discussion sessions are taught by teaching assistants, graduate students, the professors themselves or a combination.
College classes differ, so observe some class lectures in your major or subject areas. The admissions office or individual departments can assist you in setting this up. Large lecture halls or small seminar classrooms. Laptops, recorders, etc.
Dorms are not created equal! Check out the Dorms: (ex. individual units, clusters of rooms or in high-rise apartments) Look at the Bathrooms: (ex. individual bathrooms or community ones) Single/Same Gender or Co-Ed Dorms Spend the night in a dorm.
Grab a snack or meal while you are there. Check out the meal plans, and the food options. The cleanliness of the dining halls.
Browse College Store/ Bookstore Scan school flyers. Check out college bulletin boards in the student center. It’s like a window into the soul of the school's social life. Read the college newspaper.
Talk to the coaches of the sports which you might participate. Tour the sport facility. Watch the team at Practice. Go to a game.
Ask current students about the student culture- are there Greek fraternities and sororities? Are there clubs and activities you can join? How big a party school is it? Ask students why they chose this college. Ask students what they hate/love about the college. Don’t be too swayed by what students like/dislike about the social scene; just get the facts and then determine what works best for you.
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