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What Should I Know About Planning a Campus Visit?

What are the most important reasons to visit a college campus? What are the best questions to ask? Is staying overnight a must?



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by three_ster
Aug 07 '01 Everything you should know about planning a visit to a College Campus
Always make sure to ask questions, and write down all the information you can get.... read full review
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by Anniemal
Aug 15 '03 College Visiting Season Has Begun: Grill Some Student Tour Guides Today!
It's good to visit colleges, so please do and adhere to the following tips :)... read full review
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by Krissieliz
Jun 25 '01 You'll find what you're looking for: The College Visit
Campus visits are helpful in determining whether the school is a good match for you, but keep an open mind.... read full review
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by GravityGirl
Dec 18 '00 Why I Didn't Visit Colleges
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by agentunderfire
Jul 13 '04 I didn't visit my school before attending
The campus visit can be a very valuable tool in helping you make a very important decision. Even if only to find out where everything is, just go.... read full review
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by lizzyc3
Aug 20 '06 Everything You'll Need Before Visiting A College
Visiting a school is very important. Be prepared!... read full review
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by Alastor
Feb 26 '00 Tour de Academia.
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by goldjay
Jan 27 '00 Visit Several Campuses before Applying
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by radiojedi
Aug 17 '01 Campus Visits: Why you should do them
It is important to visit in order to get a feel of the college and city its in.... read full review
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by JBigDog
Jan 29 '00 The Most Important Thing For You To Do
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by PlayHosea
Aug 15 '00 The One Thing You Absolutely Must Do On A Campus Visit
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by junebug531
Jun 02 '00 Visiting, Asking Questions and Talking To Students Is A Must
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by tylerboone
Apr 18 '01 First-Hand Experience is Always the Best
The top ten list is as close as you can get!!... read full review
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by poseidon
Jan 30 '00 There's more to a school than its academic ranking...
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by Dionne25
Jun 04 '00 It Can Make or Break Your Decision
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by tfeier
Nov 28 '00 Apparently, I am the only one....
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by irish88
Oct 16 '00 People emoting about their ar$es, or "the campus visit"
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by LeeCrawford
Feb 16 '00 don't just settle until you have seen it
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by lernerj
Aug 03 '00 Visiting and Choosing a Graduate Program
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by joshuaak
Feb 01 '00 Visiting a school can be very helpful
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by sarahphilips
Jun 01 '00 This is Your Future, Look at your Home
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by dtpookie21
Aug 16 '00 Impressions are Worth a Thousand Words
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by JenniferC
Apr 06 '00 Going to a College Open House
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by a_girl
Jan 08 '02 Tour guide myths and facts.
Know how to cut through the sweet talk.... read full review
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by alyssa01
Apr 21 '00 Avoid guided tours.
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by zeecee
Aug 12 '01 Plan ahead & visit when school is in session
Start the process in your junior year, visit when school is in session and allow enough time to shmooze with the students.... read full review
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by holykam
May 31 '00 How to Make the Most out of your Campus Visits
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by groove10
Feb 26 '00 How to Get the REAL tour!!
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by jettagirl
Jun 11 '00 Take Advantage of What It Has To Offer
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by dahilia
Mar 04 '00 the scoop and how to get it
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by btomczak
Dec 15 '00 I know it seems stupid but...
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by TresCrazyDiva
Apr 20 '01 The Big Day
Some things to keep in mind before and during your college visit...... read full review
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by Social14
Nov 29 '00 Make sure you visit before you decide!
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by Maja
May 29 '00 These are vital!!
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by cloverk
Oct 15 '01 Don't Bring Your Own Beer!
Don't go for the information (you can get that anywhere.) Instead, go for a feel of the atmosphere.... read full review
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by MarciaYablon
Jul 18 '00 Tours can be misleading
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by jtgsmooth
Apr 20 '00 Does size really matter?
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by Guildencrantz
Jan 29 '00 Seeing is believing
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by spoalanm
Apr 23 '00 Stuff To Look For.
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by Alkaiser
Feb 03 '00 Actually, this stuff should all come WAY before the campus visit.
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by petitefan
Feb 02 '00 See it for yourself!
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by x2kbran
Jan 27 '00 Make sure you get the big picture
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by sarhaha11
Mar 01 '00 A must
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by bassoongod
May 27 '00 just gotta go!
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by whoakewl3
Feb 25 '00 Making the Most of your Visits
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by heavenlyangel
Jun 18 '00 Solely a Lifesaver
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by Silken_Glove
Jan 28 '00 Making the best choice for you
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by CindyMC528
Jan 30 '00 Visits are a MUST!!!
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by Blanche21
May 11 '00 Overnight Visits: Wait Till the Second Date
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by wvugapboy
Apr 20 '00 Lead around by the university...?
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by conniemarie
Jun 16 '00 See What You Will Get for Your Money
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by vpenn
Feb 09 '00 So you wanna go to college where?
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by Blanche21
May 09 '00 Make the Most of Campus Visits
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by Zooey716
May 14 '00 Is it a Dream or a Nightmare
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by kymbadlee
Apr 13 '00 Visit As Many Campuses As Possible
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by puff_luvah
Mar 10 '00 A visit for a Stay
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by DanCallaway
Mar 28 '00 The First Date
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by cashew25601
Feb 23 '00 talk to the students
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by Mo-Emily
May 08 '00 Campus Visits...the Real Story
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by frogiella
Dec 01 '00 Visiting the real thing
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by lynnie004
Apr 19 '00 Never trust your tour guide!!! Here's why...
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by Rache10
May 18 '00 What Do I Really Need to See?
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by jest00
Mar 20 '00 Hey, look me over!
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by heaze
Feb 03 '00 Why visit this place?
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by sassycoll
Apr 21 '00 See for yourself...
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by RainbowDoll
Jan 29 '00 Make it or Break it
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by girl278
Feb 25 '00 One of the Best Things that You can Do
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by seacow
Nov 14 '01 What's four years, anyway?
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by cowboobie
Aug 01 '01 Seeing is Believing
Being able to see the campus, talk with the students and going on a tour is tens times more helpful than the booklets that you get through the mail.... read full review
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by bLuEyEs_18
Oct 25 '00 A Great Experience
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by Thladyblue
Apr 07 '00 Your first big step to your final desision.
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by crimson_winged
Aug 17 '00 Beautiful or just Bad?
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by Serevi
May 15 '00 When to visit...
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by shoegal
Nov 12 '00 Visit Without Your Mama!
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by vanbasti
Jun 05 '00 Visit the campus! This will be home for several years...
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by ronako
Jun 11 '01 Planning is a must
Planning a Campus Visit is as important as actually being there. They are 2 separate things. Be prepared and obtain as much information as possible.... read full review
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by Rossanabh
Jul 29 '00 Visits are worth it in the long run
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by mjputnam
Jun 29 '00 NEVER Visit on a Preview Day
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by ash12380
May 23 '00 Campus Visits: A Must!
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by terrid
Nov 12 '00 Which college is "the" college for me?
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by dmetzge1
Feb 15 '00 Incoming!
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by angieg
Jan 30 '00 Learn Directions!
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by albert1012
Apr 27 '00 check it out
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by STPezatcha
Jan 31 '00 Sometimes a College can be DECIEVING!!!
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by THESmartyPants
Jun 21 '00 REALITY vs. Colorful Brochure
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by tazzytaztaz
Jul 18 '00 See Your School First
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by 3310
Nov 28 '00 Visiting colleges is what it is all about.
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by Yugi
Nov 07 '00 Watch for flying parking tickets!!!-Loyola of New Orleans
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by imgod7
Feb 07 '00 Don't judge a book by its cover
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