After your teen has set goals for each of her college visits, the next natural step is mapping out your college tour travel route. Perhaps the most important aspect is to start the planning process as far in advance as possible....
Planning on-campus visit arrangements for your trip will be vital to keeping things on an even keel and keeping stress at bay. Remember that many other parents and students will also be attending college tours at the same time, so it is important to get...
Once you have decided on your college road trip route, its time to take care of the logistics and make your arrangements. Having an understanding of what to expect and how to move forward in an organized manner will help make the process go smoothly. Allow...
The first thing I tell students (and parents) before they leave for their visits: wear comfortable shoes! You will be doing a lot of walking, and you want to be able to focus on your surroundings and what the guide is saying not on your...
Although international study has been a part of the education scene for decades, the increase in study abroad programs has skyrocketed in recent years. Along with semester abroad programs, there are also countless camp and leadership programs that travel to points around the globe....
If you’re up for something different and somewhat adventurous, and willing to give up your preferred traveler points, think about making alternative lodging arrangements for your next college visit trip....
I highly recommend that your teen do some research on the alumni associations at the colleges that he or she is considering. How active are the alumni? How willing are they to talk to prospective, current and recently graduated students?...
Stephanie Shyu a Co-Founder of AdmitSee interviewed Founder of Custom College Visits Janice Caine. Take a moment and check out the Question and Answer Session. ...
My advice: if your schedule allows for you to attend an accepted student day, do it! But try to make individual arrangements with faculty members and/or current students in an area of your teens interest(s), to give the visit a more personal feel....
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