College Advice

Whether you are just starting to research universities or are making your final decision on schools, Go See Campus offers you the college advice you need. We cover topics ranging from how to plan your campus visits to how to approach admissions interviews. And we do it all so that you can make the most of your search for colleges.

Go See Campus When Choosing a College
Learn the major reasons to visit campus in your search for schools.

College Trips as Part of Your Search
Read our guide on how to use Go See Campus along with other activities and resources to find the right college.

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College Advice on Planning Trips

Trying to Decide How Many Colleges to Visit? Let Your College Map Be Your Guide.
Read our tips on getting the most out of your visits and avoiding major pitfalls along the way.

Visiting Colleges? Travel Advice for a Great Road Trip.
Are you driving from school to school? Put your search into high gear and get our best tips for visiting colleges.

Plan Campus Visits: Two Strategies for Your College Trip
This guide offers newcomers to college trip planning two different options for structuring their visits: one according to their availability, and one that prioritizes specific visit activities, such as Open House events.

Stay Overnight at a College During a Campus Visit.
Have a great experience that can help you in your college search. Learn how to make the most of your overnight visit experience on campus.

Want to Play in College? Meet with a Coach on a Campus Visit
High school athletes who are considering playing at the college level will want to check out our advice on meeting with a coach during the college search.

University Tours During the Summer: Explore the Benefits
Visiting colleges in June, July, and August can give you opportunities that you wouldn't have at other times of the year. See how.

 

College Advice on Making the Most of Trips

Six Great Things To Do When You Visit Campus
Get details on some of the most important activities available to you on visits to schools.

What to Ask During a University Tour
Taking a tour of campus? Then take our list of key questions with you.

Have Questions for College Students? Learn How to Connect With Them When You Visit Campus.
Part of what makes visiting colleges such an important experience is learning about student life. Find out how you can make these connections during your trip.

Residence Hall Tours: What to Look For In Your College Search.
Your future living space can tell you a lot about what to expect if you enroll.

Advice on Attending College Classes
Check out what to expect from classroom visits as part of your trip to campus.

Meeting with a College Professor During Your Campus Visit.
Aside from sitting in on classes, some professors invite prospective students to discuss their academic interests and programs in one-on-one meetings. Learn more about these opportunities.

 

Advice on Finding and Applying to Colleges

Going On a Trip to College? Here are Six Underrated Ways to Decide If a School is Right For You.
Go See Campus shares even more ways to determine whether a college is a good match for your interests.

What to Do After College Visits
Now that you are back from your visits to colleges, get the most from your trip by doing some important follow-through.

Get to Know the Admissions Staff
See how you can connect with the representatives that make the decisions on your applications.

Five Great College Search Tips from Independent Educational Consultants
Learn from experts how to make the most of your college search.

Applying to College? Facebook and Twitter May Affect the Decision.
Social media is changing the way we communicate with one another. It's also providing new opportunities and challenges for college applicants. Here's how to be prepared.

Prepare for Your College Interview
Learn the best ways to get ready for your interview. Then read our advice on how to Make a Great Impression in Your College Interviews.

Make a Great Impression in Your College Interviews
If you have already read Prepare for Your College Interview, check out our tips on how to make the most of your time with admissions.

Extracurricular Activities: What They Mean in College Admissions
Many schools have a long-standing tradition of asking prospective students to share their interests in application materials. Here are some of the reasons why.