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CALL AHEAD AND CONFIRM college tour times, and visit/interview policies, but don't commit to any dates yet. Note weekend hours and dates when the admissions office will be closed. |
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BOOK YOUR TRAVEL FIRST If your schedule is flexible, choose dates that aren't high season-you'll save money and avoid the crowds. For trip planning assistance and travel discounts, try 800-775-9469 and check out the list of hotels by clicking here. |
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ALLOW ENOUGH TIME Make sure to spend at least a half day at each school you're interested in. You simply can't do a visit justice in any less time. For a list of colleges in Northeast Ohio and how to contact them, click here. |
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CREATE AN ITINERARY Budgeting your time is critical.You can make the most of your visit by creating a plan before you arrive.Determine the location of the schools, including travel time and distance between campuses. It's important to build in enough time to explore the surrounding area. In the end, experiencing what's off campus is as important as the campus tour. |
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PLAN SOMETHING SPECIAL Remember to leave time for fun! Take in a performance. See the sites and have a great dinner. Make your reservations well in advance to avoid missing out. For a list of fun happenings, check out the Events Calendar. |
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REMAIN OBJECTIVE While "good vibes" are important, too often a school is chosen based on a single event or meeting that left a huge impression during the visit. |
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DO AN INTERVIEW Even if it's optional, set one up. It's an opportunity for you to interview the school. Relax, be yourself, and come with a list of questions. Book ahead, because walk-ins are rarely available... and don't be late. Call the Admission Office numbers by clicking here to set it up. |
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GET LOST Venture to where the real action is. Talk to students. Attend a class. Eat in the cafeteria. If possible, lose your parents for an hour. Only then will you get a true sense of the personality of the place and the people you'll be learning with for the next several years. |
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TAKE GOOD NOTES Write your thoughts down while the experience is still fresh in your mind. Document the positives, negatives, similarities and differences between visit experiences. Download the Visit Journal from college360.org and make it easy. |
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STUDY THE REGION Half of your education will happen outside of the classroom and off-campus. If you're planning to do community service or a professional internship, Northeast Ohio offers many diverse opportunities to augment classroom study and build a resume. For a preview of possibilities consult college360.org. |
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BE REALISTIC Seek comfort, not perfection. Before you leave campus, take one last glance around and ask yourself: "Do I feel comfortable here?" When all is said and done, isn't that the most important question of all?
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