shouldn’t be asked unless it puts the tour guide on the spot because it’s too personal. For instance, asking about the tour guide’s fi nancial aid package or GPA is off limits,” Wetzel recommends.
You also have the option to go on a private tour. Most schools offer these if you reserve a time in advance and this can be a more intimate view of the school. Wetzel adds, “Both an Open House and a private visit are great tools to determine the right fi t for your education. Making a decision on which visit is the best is entirely based on the student’s personal preference.”
An interview is not required at most schools, but is recommended. Interviews allow the staff to get to know your student, which helps them make decisions later in the application process.
COMPARING SCHOOLS When you have completed all of your visits, sit down with the information you have gath- ered and discuss where you both felt com- fortable. This is a good time to take out the notebook you used on your visits. You may not remember what your thoughts were but if you wrote them down, you can revisit them later and make informed decisions.
Discuss with your teen the pros and cons of larger versus smaller schools, private versus public colleges, colleges versus universities, and how you each felt on your visits. Keep in mind your discussion on cost, distance, and academics.
Though planning for your student’s future may seem intimidating at fi rst, there are many ways to make the process simple and easy for everyone involved. Remember that it is less about which school “looks” better and more about where your student feels best. Choosing a college is about fi nding the best “fi t,” something to keep in mind throughout the entire process.
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