Scheduling a Visit
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All signups are coordinated via your Scoir account. If you are having trouble setting up your account, please reach out to your grade level counselor for more information.
Mrs. Hearne-McKeever's Guide to College Visits
118 Great Questions to Ask on A College Tour
Essential List of Campus Visit Questions
How to Maximize Your College Visits with Prof. Bernstein
What Questions Should I Ask My College Rep?
- How do students spend their free time?
- What opportunities are available for freshmen to get involved on campus? How would I go about doing that once I arrive?
- What kind of resources are available to freshmen to help them acclimate to the university's expectations, the campus & local community?
- I would like to build a positive working rapport and deep connections with my professors, what is the most effective way of doing that on your campus?
- Is it possible for freshmen to get involved in university research projects? If so, how would I go about getting involved?
- Do students get involved in the local community and how could I do that as a freshman?
- What is the culture of the school community and the city's community as a whole?
- How would you describe the academic culture of your university? Collaborative? Competitive?
First Impressions
When visiting or conversing with an admissions counselor, department chair, or anyone affiliated with a potential university you want to present yourself professionally while also giving them insight on who you are as a person. So how do you find the perfect balance?
- You need to be the one sending emails, making phone calls, and setting up interviews/meetings. This is your first big leap into adult/college life, so it's time to take the reins and do the leg work on your own.
- Share what you are passionate about academically -- This shows your personal interests but also relates to your professional side.
- Make connections between your personal hobbies/interests and what the school has to offer, i.e. your love for Harry Potter and interest in starting/joining a Quidditch team. It really exists!
- Are you interested in a science related field? Ask how you can get connected with professors that offer research opportunities for freshmen.
- Use proper email etiquette. Make sure you double check spelling, grammar, and that you are communicating with the correct person for each school in which you are contacting.