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When You Can't Visit Colleges, Try This!

When you can’t visit colleges that are on your list, there are several things you can do.

 ·   Search college websites for maps, virtual tours, pictures, and videos.

·    You can learn a lot about a college through their website.  Find out what courses are required for all students, and what courses are required in the major(s) you are interested in.  Learn about their clubs, activities, and athletic opportunities.  Link to the city or town closest to the campus to find out more about evening social activities and shopping.

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·    Check out Facebook and other social media sites to connect with students who are currently on campus.  

·    Look colleges up at www.campustours.com, www.youvisit.com, www.youniversity.com, or www.ecampustours.com

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·    Contact your admissions representative and let them know you are not able to visit their college, but that you are interested in applying.  Colleges sometimes assume you are not that interested if you haven’t visited.  Demonstrated interest is often an important part of your application.

Once you have been accepted to your colleges, you should make every effort to visit your top few choices.  It is true that students can be very happy on a campus they have never visited.  But don’t take that risk unless you have to.

And remember, Ravinia College Consulting can help you find schools that match your interests, abilities, and criteria.  Visit our website:  raviniacollegeconsulting.com, “like” our Facebook page, or contact us at raviniacc@gmail.com.

 

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