Articles & Advice by Tag - college-visits

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Career Planning & Networking
Considerations When Pursuing a Ph.D.

The journey of a doctoral degree can certainly be a rewarding experience, but it is essential to take several factors into account before embarking on this degree.

High School Students
Evaluating College Options: Factors to Consider When Choosing a School

This article breaks down some key factors to consider when evaluating college options and deciding where to spend the next four years.

College Students
Getting the Most from a College Visit

While there is no wrong way to visit a college, you want to make the most of your visit. This article will act as a guide for your college visit.

College Admissions
Make the Most Out of Your Virtual College Visit

In this article, you will find tips to help you get the most out of your virtual visits and help you refine your search to find the best college or university for you.

High School Students
Planning College Visits

Summer is an exciting and perfect time to visit prospective college campuses. Application season is fast approaching for seniors. It’s helpful to plan for informal college visits to the schools on your list. Stepping on campus and seeing where you’ll call home can help you decide whether or not the school is a strong fit. If you don’t can’t travel to schools, there’s still lots of ways to check out campuses. Some students may decide to only take official campus visits. These tours and visits put their best foot forward. We want to stress why it’s important to take unofficial visits, which will help you get a more realistic view of the place you may call home.

College Students
What to Look for in a College Tour

You can learn a lot about what it's like to attend a college by visiting their campus. Here are a few things to consider when touring colleges.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
Best Extracurriculars for College Applications (Ranked)

Not all extracurriculars impress admissions officers equally. Here's which activities actually strengthen your application - and which ones are just resume filler.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
11th Grade College Preparation Timeline

A step-by-step guide to preparing for college admissions, testing, and scholarships during junior year.

Athletics & Extracurriculars
12th Grade College Preparation Timeline

A step-by-step guide to navigating applications, financial aid, and key deadlines during senior year.