Let’s face it; although summer may be the most convenient time for you, it’s not the best time to visit a college campus. College campuses during the summer usually fall into one extreme or another. Many colleges are crowded with kids; they just happen to be members of a much younger     Continue Reading...

The campus visit is all about first impressions. Students and parents will often look around the campus and ask themselves: • “Do the students here look like me?”  • “Will I fit in? • “Are the facilities updated and in good condition?” • “Am I getting a “vibe” that makes     Continue Reading...

Spring break is the optimal time to visit colleges and thankfully for most students it comes late this year. A typical campus visit takes two hours: roughly one hour each for an Information Session and a Campus Tour. Around this time of year, I frequently find myself wagging my finger at parents who     Continue Reading...

Spring break is coming and for any family with a high school junior, that means it’s time for a road trip. This is part two of my suggestions on how to make the most of campus visits: Let them know you’re there – make sure you register in the admissions office so they have a record     Continue Reading...