The College Visit Visiting a college can be a very important part of deciding to apply or attend. With just a few pointers, you can make the most out of your visit.
Visiting a College • Plan ahead • Make an appointment • What happens on a college visit? • Questions to ask, things to do • Take notes • Follow up
Plan ahead • Decide when to go • Consider where to go • Have a plan B • Don’t wait until the last minute • Plan out possible visit times over the year
Make appointments • Parents can do this • On-line vs. on phone • Find out what other activities are happening • Where do we park?
What happens on a college visit? • Group information session • Group Tour • Interview • Tours of specific facilities • Meetings with faculty, coaches, special interest • Audition/show portfolio (after application) • Eat in dining hall • Walk around surrounding area
Questions to Ask During a Visit Students (tour guides): Staff Members (admissions, other) What is the admissions process like? What did you do last weekend or are going to do this weekend? When do I have to choose a major? Why did you choose this college? What if I change my mind? What kind of advising will I get? If you could change one thing about the college, what would it be? What kind of student will thrive at this college? What kind of student will thrive at this college? Who would not be happy? What are your options for financial aid/scholarships? What kinds of things do students talk/ debate/complain about? When and how should I apply? How accessible are your professors? What are the best reasons to go to What are the best reasons to go to this this college? college?
Take Notes • Start a college notebook for your reference. • After a visit, take notes about your impressions, your conversations, who you spoke with. Keep cards with the notes. • What excited you? What questions do you still have?
Follow up • It is always nice to send a Thank you note/email to anyone who especially went out of their way to make your visit successful. • Any correspondence is kept for “your file.” • Find out who the admissions representative is for your region (if applicable) and send them email with any lingering questions.
Finally…. • Have Fun! This can be a chance to have some fun as a family. • Ask about fun activities nearby, and schedule some down time while you are out on the road. • Be open to new experiences! Feel free to email me with any questions about Rutgers, or visiting campuses. Undergraduate Admissions 65 Davidson Road, Room 202 Piscataway, NJ 08854 SUZANNE SCHAFER p: 848.445.7380 Regional Recruiter - Tri-State f: 732.445.0237 Recruitment & Outreach s.schafer@admissions.rutgers.edu Rutgers University–New Brunswick admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu
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