Section 4
Applying to College
Activity 27
    Visit a college campus.

Vocabulary

  • disability services
  • admissions counselor

 
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Identify at least one local college you may want to attend. Plan to make a visit to the school while classes are in session but not during exam week. This will give you an idea of campus activity.

During your visit, you may want to include a tour of the campus, a stop at the campus bookstore to look over textbooks, and lunch in the student center.

Before your visit, arrange with an admissions counselor to sit in on classes in one or two program areas that are of interest to you.

You may also want to arrange to meet the disability services coordinator to get an overview of support services that are available.

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After your visit, write a summary of your experience. What did you like and dislike about the school? In what ways can this school help you meet your goals (Activity 22)?

Think about icon Review your summary with a parent and/or teacher. Make a list of your next action steps in selecting and applying to college. Add important dates to your Planning Calendar.