July 10, 2022
The saying goes that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Colleges are no different. While every college and university has their own shining website and glossy promotional materials, it can be hard for any student to know what life on campus is like at first glance. Flipping through pamphlets and flyers are rarely helpful in helping a student pick a college that matches their interests.
What students need instead is an opportunity to see a college up close and in person. What students need is to visit college campuses early to compare their options and see which schools stand out from the pack.
All they need to arrange these visits are a few simple steps:
By answering these questions, students and their families can prioritize visits to certain schools over others. A student who craves intimate classrooms and a school with a religious foundation might want to prioritize a visit to a place like Georgetown University. Conversely, a student who wants to be in a large and dynamic campus with a diverse student body might focus on Ohio State.
If the college or you need to cancel, don’t panic! If scheduled early enough in advance, students can easily reschedule to a different date and time that works for them. Just make sure that, if you are the one who needs to reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances, you let the admissions department know ahead of time.
All these activities can be crucial in ensuring students see everything that’s on offer. It can help them make sure they pick the right college for themselves.
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College visits are a great way to learn about a campus and for students to demonstrate their interest in a college. As a personal goal, we recommend visiting 10 colleges and, to keep your options open, picking seven of the total to apply to. We recommend organizing these visits early so families aren’t rushing around different campuses during application season.
We are happy to guide you through identifying and touring colleges you and your family might be interested in. Schedule a free consultation with us today by finding your closest location!
December 27, 2021
It’s the end of the year. After submitting an application to your top college before the Early Action deadline, you receive a letter from the admissions department. It is not an acceptance letter or a rejection. Instead, it’s something else entirely: a deferral. For many students, deferrals can be a source of stress. The college […]
Read More >November 1, 2021
There’s no denying it: Junior year is the most critical time for college planning. It’s when high schoolers start to focus on their future and make decisions that really count. Students are just 10 months away from applying to college, and it’s clear that the eleventh grade is crunch time. The good news? Class 101’s […]
Read More >October 25, 2021
Now that our senior class (Class of 2022) has applied to college, and some have already been accepted, it’s crunch time for our junior class (Class of 2023)! That’s why Class 101 is launching the Super Junior program on November 1st! The program is specifically designed for the Class of 2023 to ensure juniors get […]
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