Fall is a great time for rising juniors, as well as rising sophomores, to begin thinking about college visits. With the hectic academic and extra-curricular load students are carrying, it is no longer possible to do all your college visits the summer before senior year. Students should begin taking advantage of Open House’s and College Fair’s in order to start putting together their potential college list. When applying to a college, many schools ask if you have visited the campus. Replying “yes” sends the message that you are indeed interested in the school and not just applying as a fall back.
It is important to remember that the school you chose will be where you spend 8 months out of the year. Taking into account distance from home, cost of travel, climate, & residence status are helpful in choosing your college. Make sure that this is a school that not only meets your major interest, but look to see that the school offers areas that you are also interested in, as the average student changes their major 3 times!