Have you ever seen a university brochure with photos taken during a New England winter storm featuring homesick students wearing inappropriate attire eating cereal for dinner? Of course not. Will you see this scenario played out during your campus visits? Absolutely.
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Posted: 6/8/10
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Find out how some schools track the contact they've had with students and the role that it plays in the decision-making process.
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Posted: 12/16/09
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As you visit different colleges, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the many buildings, programs and informational tours. Preparing a preplanned checklist of what you want to see and do while on campus is advantageous.
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Posted: 7/27/09
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Decision letters have arrived and—surprise! You’ve been accepted to your top-choice schools. Now that you’re deciding where to go, one of your best sources of uncensored information is the overnight campus visit. The work isn’t over just because applications are in. Here’s a rundown of questions to ask to get the most out of that campus visit.
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Posted: 4/3/09
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