{"id":1285,"date":"2015-01-26T18:14:45","date_gmt":"2015-01-26T18:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/?p=300"},"modified":"2017-10-16T12:23:02","modified_gmt":"2017-10-16T17:23:02","slug":"college-visit-checklist-5-steps-to-a-helpful-campus-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/freshmen\/college-visit-checklist-5-steps-to-a-helpful-campus-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"College Visit Checklist: 5 Steps to a Helpful Campus Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"302\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/marcos-canales-300x_\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/12\/Marcos-Canales-300x_.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"300,396\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Marcos Canales 300x_\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/12\/Marcos-Canales-300x_-227x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/celtadmissionsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2014\/12\/Marcos-Canales-300x_.jpg\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-302\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.stthom.edu\/dome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2015\/01\/Presidential-Ambassador-Tour-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Shelby Stinner-Trimble gives a tour of UST campus\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><strong>How to Choose the Right College<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right college is an exciting process, and at times it can seem overwhelming, but by starting early you can make the process enjoyable.\u00a0 One of the important reasons to start early is to be able to visit all of the campuses on your list. By visiting a college\u2019s campus you can start to picture yourself as part of its college program and community and you can learn about the city around the campus. While you may not be able to visit all of the colleges you are interested in attending, there are a few things you can do in your own community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit College Websites<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take some time to review the college or university\u2019s website to get a feel for what kind of campus they are on what might be featured on a college tour.\u00a0While there is no substitute to physically walking from building to building on a campus tour, this is a good place to start, especially if the college you are interested in attending is out of state.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Visit Local College Campuses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at colleges in your hometown and take a practice visit.\u00a0 While they may not have made your short list, by taking a tour you can learn what you want in a dorm room and the importance of class size.\u00a0 If they offer a class visit make sure to take advantage of it; you may find that certain programs or professors resonate with you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact College Admission Counselors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure to go back to your short list of schools and reach out to your admissions counselor.\u00a0 If the university made the list because of the programs offered, ask for the contact information of the department chair.\u00a0 Some students choose colleges based on their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustcelts.com\">athletics department<\/a>, and your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthom.edu\/Admissions\/Undergraduate-Admissions\/New-Freshmen\/Find-Your-Counselor.aqf\">admissions counselors\u00a0<\/a> can connect you to the coaches as well. College admission counselors are a great resource during your search.<br \/>\n<strong>Scheduling College Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you are ready to start visiting your top schools, there are a few things you can do to get ready. By preparing for your visit ahead of time you will ensure all of your questions are answered in person. It is also important to make the most of your visit; the earlier you set up your visit the more you can do when you go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>College Visit Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you find out if you can:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">\u2022 \u00a0Take a tour of the campus<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0Visit a dorm room<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0Sit in on a class<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0Meet with a faculty member or department chair<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0Speak with the financial aid department<br \/>\n\u2022 \u00a0Meet with your admission counselor<\/p>\n<p>The University of St. Thomas\u00a0offers the chance to do all of these things, but some schools may offer different opportunities. Make sure to reach out to the university\u2019s campus visit coordinator to find out what you can do when you come to campus.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stthom.edu\/Admissions\/Undergraduate-Admissions\/Visit-Campus\/Index.aqf?Aquifer_Source_URL=%2Fvisit&amp;PNF_Check=1\">Looking to Visit UST? Schedule a or for more general information on visiting our campus, click . We look forward to seeing you!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Choose the Right College Choosing the right college is an exciting process, and at times it can seem overwhelming, but by starting early you can make the process enjoyable.\u00a0 One of the important reasons to start early is to be able to visit all of the campuses on your list. 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