College Admissions Strategies » Campus Visits

Even in summer, visit campuses

Lee Bierer — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:28:57 +0000

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...

Make the most of campus visits

Lee Bierer — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:55:57 +0000

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...

Tour college campuses during spring break

Lee Bierer — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 02:50:17 +0000

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 means it’s time for campus visits

Lee Bierer — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:58:53 +0000

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...

Road trip: How to make the most of campus visits

Lee Bierer — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:12:43 +0000

When planning your campus visits for spring break, don’t fall into the overbooked trap of “If it’s Tuesday it must be Tulane.” Over-scheduling fosters frayed nerves and in the end, a far less productive trip. To get the most bang for their buck, families typically try to Continue Reading...