The College Bound Planner by Anna Costaras

Author:Anna Costaras
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mango Media
Published: 2021-07-07T00:00:00+00:00

“I learned about the most recent schools to adopt test optional policies by reading the education section of the newspaper.”

—David P.

Attend college fairs

College fairs are a great way to get acquainted with many colleges and universities in one place. You can learn more about the schools you’re interested in, get introduced to schools with which you may not be familiar and connect with admissions reps.

Find out about fairs in your area, both in-person and virtual. The best place to start is with your guidance counselor. Look online for the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s schedule of fairs at nacacfairs.org. Also, check virtualcollegefairs.org for a list of fairs to attend.

Prepare in advance by reviewing the list of participating schools and deciding which reps you’d like to meet and which events you’d like to attend, then plan your day.

Visit a campus

Campus visits are the best way to learn about different types of schools and get an up-close look at what really goes on at a college. If you’re not able to travel far, visit schools close to home. Most schools offer both tours, which are usually led by students, and info sessions, which are typically conducted by members of Admissions both on campus and virtually. Reserve your spot in advance if required.

Take a tour. Tours give you the opportunity to look at what the campus facilities have to offer and give you a chance to see the school through a current student’s eyes and ask questions.

Sign up for an information session. Info sessions are a way to learn about the school from Admissions staff, who will make a formal presentation followed by a Q & A session. Feel free to ask questions, but focus on asking those that can’t be answered on the school’s website.

If you have the chance to visit a campus, spend time after the tour and info session exploring. Eat in the cafeteria, visit the student center, try to sit in on a class. Talk with current students, read the school newspaper and check out the bulletin boards around campus. Ask students you meet the questions you really want the answers to but don’t want to ask on a tour or during the info session.

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