Visiting Schools

What is the need to visit a school?

A visual impression of the place and face to face meeting can help you make a better choice sometimes. You can tour the campus and meet with representatives of the admissions office, advisors, and faculty. You can also meet other students and get their perception about the school.

During your visit, you can get answers to the following questions: What are the different courses that are available? What is the typical class size and what resources are offered for academic assistance? What is the ratio of students to faculty in my program of study? What majors does the school offer and how do they fit with your career goals? What is the average length of time that it takes to complete most degrees? What is the percentage graduates employed in their program of study, within 6 months following graduation? What other types of services does the campus offer: opportunities to get involved, career help, medical services, availability of counseling? You also get to know if the location is convenient. You can ask about the bus service or availability of parking. Is it located near services and activities you want?

How to go about arranging a visit

First you need to contact the admissions offices of the schools you are considering to schedule a visit. They will make an appointment with you and your family. Many schools also allow you to attend classes and let you meet the student representatives.