Exploring Colleges or Meeting Representatives In Person

While websites are great, they cannot replace more direct forms of exploration. Talking with family, friends, and high school staff is a great way to find out more about a school. Speaking to a representative from the school is also a good idea. We can talk about how to get in touch with a representative, attending a representative visit at another district high school, or attending a college fair when you could hear from a lot of schools at once.

Every student is strongly encouraged to explore in person the schools to which they are considering applying. Many schools will host various open houses for prospective freshmen throughout the fall and spring, and most have options to schedule a campus visit or campus tour individually. Please search for this information on the admissions pages of the schools’ websites. Coalition for College offers Fly-In Programs and Visit Experiences, as does Appily, with expenses paid for by the school, and individual schools may offer similar opportunities.