There are numerous colleges that are providing virtual visit programs for students during this time of year, Niles North provides college visit trips for students. There is a College Exploration Worksheet that the Career Resource Center offers to students. If you are in the process of planning a visit to a college or university, here are some tips on how you can prepare for the visit and the questions that you should ask.

Arrange a Visit:

According to the article, The College Essay Guy, firstly, arrange a visit to the college you intend to attend. All colleges have admission offices that can help you to plan your visit. You could also talk to your counselor about joining a tour around the campus. 

What to Expect:

Campus visits can provide a casual guided tour to a formal presentation for a college visit. The majority of the campuses will also provide an information session about the college and a campus tour, so you will have the chance to see the main parts of the campus and ask questions.

Be Ready:

In order to be prepared for a campus visit, explore the college’s official website and the information that the college has sent you. Make a list of questions to ask the staff and students in order to get a better perspective of the campus. Lastly, you should also get a map of the college campus and make sure you know where the college admissions office is to guarantee that you are on time for your visit.

Questions to ask:

It is important to ask numerous questions when you are at your college visit. According to the College Essay Guy, these are the following most recommended questions that you should ask:

Financial Aid Office:

• What kind of assistance does the college offer: need-based, merit-based, or both?
• If I receive any outside scholarships (not from the university), does this affect my financial aid package?

Academic Programs and Departments:

• What is your most popular/ distinguished program?

Student Support Services:

• What academic support services do you have available on campus?
• Where is the student services department located?

Campus Life and Housing:

• What kind of clubs and organizations are available?
• What type of housing is available to first-year students?

Transportation:

• Can I have a car on campus, and how convenient is parking?
• How much does parking cost?

Ask Current Students:

• What do you love most about the school and what is something you’d change?
• How many hours a week do you study?
• What are dorms like?

These are the tips and questions that can be useful when planning a visit to a college or university.