1.
Visit
more than one school: Even if you already have your heart set on
one school, visit a few others. If you only visit one campus, you have nothing
to compare it to! Besides, you should always have a backup school (or several).
I wasn’t accepted to my first choice school, but I LOVE where I ended up! (P.S.
I will be writing a post on getting rejected next week!)
2.
Take
a Tour: Sign up with the university’s admissions office to take
a guided tour. You’ll learn stuff about the school that current students
probably don’t even know and you’ll be able to ask you tour guide (who is
probably a current student) questions when the tour is finished.
3.
Sit
in on a class: While you’re signing up for a tour, ask the
admissions office about sitting in on a class. You will be spending a lot of
time in class, and while no two professors are the same, it’s still a great way to get a
feel for how things work at your college.
4.
Find
a random student and ask them some questions: Pick
someone who doesn’t look like they’re in a hurry and if you’re a little
hesitant you can start with asking something simple like “can you tell me how
to get to the library”. After they answer, tell them you’re a prospective
student and ask them how they like the school. You could also ask them what
they most dislike about the school or
if they have any advice for freshmen. It may be intimidating to walk up to a stranger
and ask them a question, but 95% of us won't mind spending a few minutes answering
your questions and it’s a great way to get honest information about the school.
Good luck to everyone choosing a college this spring, I hope this post helped! It
can be a tough choice, but if you do a bit of research you can start school next fall knowing that you made the right decision. That will be one less thing to stress over as a freshman!
Leave a comment and let me know if you have any questions
about choosing a school or if you have any advice!
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