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Starting as high school sophomores and juniors, students begin their journey of deciding where to attend college. An important step in the process is visiting college campuses to get a more hands-on feel of what being a student would be like. 

The Daily Circuit spoke with two people who are close to the college admissions process for their perspective. The conversation produced some useful tips for prospective students and families.

10 questions to guide your college visit:

 What does the campus feel like? Eat in the cafeteria. Try the ice cream machine and the waffle maker.

  Do classes seem too hard or too easy for you? Visit a class. Can you understand what the professor is saying?

 Is the classroom environment comfortable? How many students are in most classes? 

 How is campus security? You might have to walk back to your dorm late at night; is the campus well lit? Are there enough emergency call boxes?

 Is the student body diverse enough to make you feel at home?

 Does the campus have enough study space? Even during finals?

 Does the campus or the surrounding area offer job opportunities for students who need to work?

 What's the ratio of tenure-track professors to adjuncts?

 What percentage of freshmen come back for sophomore year?

 Will the school let you take courses in your proposed major early on, or require that you take only general-education courses at first? 


How much do you think your college visit really reflected what campus life would be like? Leave a comment below.

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Once you've picked your top school choices, campus visits can help you make a final decision.

10 questions to guide your college visit

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