Preparing to decide.

A well-planned and productive visit to a school can provide you the information and experience of seeing and determining for yourself the suitability of the school for your needs.


Preparing for Your Visit

• make an appointment with the Admissions Office.


• schedule your visit on a normal school day.


• check with the guidance office to find if there is a graduate from Kennedy at the school you are visiting.


• contact the graduate.


• know where you are going, and allow enough time to get there.


• take an unofficial transcript with you.

1. Be prepared. Research each college prior to your visit, and have questions ready for your interviewer and tour guide.


2. Dress comfortably but neatly; be relaxed and friendly; participate in conversation.


3. Don't try to do too much. Usually 2-3 college visits per day maximum in order to get an accurate perception of those institutions.


4. Make notes. Keep track of your visits and note your impressions immediately.


5. Meet people. Talk to students and professors. Have lunch in the dining hall.


6. Observe everything. Dorm rooms, dining halls, bathroom facilities, library, athletic complex, student body, classrooms, weather, etc…


7. Be on time.


8. Think about taking a camera to help you remember each school.


9. Don't wait. Try to make your visits before you apply so you can determine if you and the college are a good match.


10. Have fun. Remember, this is where you will be spending the next 4 years of your life!!!!