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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

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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.

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Visiting a College

Plan ahead
Make an appointment
What happens on a college visit?
Questions to ask, things to do
Take notes
Follow up

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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

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Make appointments

Parents can do this
On-line vs. on phone
Find out what other activities are

happening

Where do we park?

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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

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Questions to Ask During a Visit

Students (tour guides): What did you do last weekend or are going to do this weekend? Why did you choose this college? If you could change one thing about the college, what would it be? What kind of student will thrive at this college? Who would not be happy? What kinds of things do students talk/ debate/complain about? How accessible are your professors? What are the best reasons to go to this college? Staff Members (admissions, other) What is the admissions process like? When do I have to choose a major? What if I change my mind? What kind of advising will I get? What kind of student will thrive at this college? What are your options for financial aid/scholarships? When and how should I apply? What are the best reasons to go to this college?

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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?

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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.

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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
n the road.
Be open to new experiences!

Feel free to email me with any questions about Rutgers, or visiting campuses.

SUZANNE SCHAFER Regional Recruiter - Tri-State Recruitment & Outreach Rutgers University–New Brunswick Undergraduate Admissions 65 Davidson Road, Room 202 Piscataway, NJ 08854 p: 848.445.7380 f: 732.445.0237 s.schafer@admissions.rutgers.edu admissions.newbrunswick.rutgers.edu