Campus tours

Beyond the Sales Pitch

06/Jun/2011 11:19 AM

So you plan to visit a few colleges this fall. After checking each college website and finding the tour times, you now need to make your plans to include more than the “sales pitch”. The typical college campus tour includes an informational session that tells you about popular majors, tuition and financial aid, the admission process, and sometimes the current freshman profile. Then the tour offers you a quick sweep around the campus to see the dorms, student union, dining hall, sports arena, and perhaps the newest and most prestigious building on campus. You will see what the college wants you to see, its chief selling points. Hopefully you will have an enthusiastic and personable tour guide, who will take time to answer questions and share some insider information from his perspective. Often these campus ambassadors are students who are involved in many activities across campus, getting excellent grades to keep their scholarships current, and often do not represent your average student on the campus. Ask questions on the tour, or if you are too shy, ask your parent to ask the questions. Be sure you listen to the answer! Usually, after the tour, you will be able to meet with an admissions representative who may ask you questions about your interests and why you are considering this college. This is also a good time to have a few of your own questions to show that you have a genuine interest in exploring this college.
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Students Tour College Campuses in Their Pajamas

10/Feb/2010 05:49 PM

Are you snowed in? Getting Bored? Tired of watching TV or playing video games? Nowhere to go? How about going on a college tour? Many colleges have terrific websites with virtual tours, showing off the campus.Read More...