Estrela Consulting Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With Spring on the horizon, you may be excited to come out of hibernation in order to visit some college campuses. This sounds like a wonderful idea, and one that all of us at Estrela fully endorse! But, we know you are busy, and your time is precious.

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Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

Take a tour: Most colleges offer campus tours led by current students. These tours can give you a good sense of the campus layout, facilities, and overall atmosphere. Make sure to ask questions during the tour and take notes. What is the college's approach to diversity and inclusion?

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ACM College Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2024

Take a look at online newspapers, social media pages and even Google Maps to research what is in the area, how the relationship between the university and town is, crime levels, and potential off campus housing and local entertainment options. Depending on the college location and campus life, the off-campus can be very important.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

JULY 12, 2023

The program—which is a partnership between the college and the City of Boston—also gives students access to team meetings, academic coaching, and college readiness activities such as campus tours and financial aid information sessions.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 2, 2023

And so it goes with every campus tour in the land. The senior staff of the admissions department puts together an itinerary and outline of the campus tours, and the students hired to deliver them are told to memorize the itinerary and outline, and given a test to make sure they know what is expected by the employer.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Even though it may be tempting, the upcoming holiday break is not the best time to schedule your campus visits. Winter break is not the best time for college tours We do not recommend scheduling campus tours over your winter holiday break. When students head back home for a month, many campus offices also close up.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Idea 1: Virtual Campus Tours and Interactive Content With the increasing reliance on online learning, offering prospective students a virtual tour of your campus has become a highly effective school advertising tactic. Looking to increase student enrollment? Contact HEM today!

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 7, 2024

Incorporate retargeting strategies to re-engage visitors who have previously interacted with your content but have not yet taken the desired action, such as completing an application or registering for a campus tour. Behavior-Based Recommendations: You can use behavior tracking to recommend relevant content and actions.

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Colorado State University

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But as I started going on campus tours, I found myself unable to stop asking questions about the English departments. At the time, I was in AP psychology, and, though I hated every science class I’d taken, I began to think that psych might be a better option. Maybe everyone was right, maybe choosing English was stupid.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Make sure you do your research and look at the school’s campus tour calendar. For more tips, read our previous blog post: Planning the Perfect Campus Visit. The post Holiday Breaks – Not the Best Time for College Tours first appeared on Great College Advice. Most colleges have sign-ups online.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 27, 2023

Universities had to adapt quickly, flipping campus tours to virtual tours, info sessions to virtual info sessions, classes in lecture halls to online courses. Comfort levels with Zoom, social media and virtual learning opportunities became more established.

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Bright Futures Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Ask Your Parents For Availability To Schedule A Campus Tour. Once you do decide where, book your campus tour through the college’s admission office website. Remember, most campus tours take place on weekdays, but your high school likely offers excused absences for college visits. .

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Solomon Admissions

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Although visitors tend to frequent college campuses during the summer due to availability of time and flexibility with travel, when school is not in session or bustling with students, staff and faculty typically remain on campus throughout the year. These meetings take the campus visit a step further and need to be arranged ahead of time.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Consideration Stage In this stage, students tend to compare their options while also seeking specific information on programs, costs, and campus life. FAQs, financial aid guides, virtual campus tours, and other content that can answer their questions provide value at this stage.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

A typical college visit consists of an informational session with an admission representative followed by a campus tour. Most campus tours are led by a current student at the college and can last between 45 minutes to one hour long. Viewing pictures and reading blogs can’t beat the real deal.

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 16, 2023

You’ve scheduled your first college interview - you’re meeting them at a local cafe, at the school during a campus tour, or even on Zoom. Find out more on our blog ! How Should You Prepare for Your College Interview? Have no fear: this guide will take you through everything you need to do before the interview to be fully prepared!

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University Gurus

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The goal of college visits is to give students and families a sense of what the college experience may be like on an actual college campus. Whenever possible, officially register for the campus tour and information session. Availability is often limited, so be sure to plan ahead.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 7, 2024

Participate in a campus tour or information session to interact with students and faculty. And remember, this tour is for your child so try to keep your opinions to yourself and instead foster dialogue to learn their opinions. Similarly, a college is more than its buildings; it’s about the community.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Campus tours. In the example below, Xavier College presents a campus tour hosted by two student ambassadors. Generally speaking, YouTube is a great platform for posting long-form videos, such as longer campus tours and student interviews. This can include: Welcome messages . Student testimonials.

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Humbach Education Consulting

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Register for college visits online. Once you have a list of colleges to visit, register for campus tours online with the admissions office. An official campus tour takes more time, but gives you a better feel for the college/campus. Resist the urge to plan “drive through” visits.

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Humbach Education Consulting

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Once you have a list of colleges to visit, register for campus tours online with the admissions office. An official campus tour takes more time, but gives you a better feel for the college/campus. Focus on some of your top choices and then plan other school visits that are within the same geographic area.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 22, 2024

A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour GA Tech with colleagues from HECA. We attended a wonderful information session followed by a thorough campus tour. This was my first time visiting the campus, and I was impressed with what I saw and learned about the school.

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Brand College Consulting

DECEMBER 5, 2021

That should give high school students enough time during freshmen, sophomore and junior years to visit several different college campuses, take the official college tour, and narrow down their preferences and final college list before senior year. One popular site is Campus Tours.com ; another is E Campus Tours.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MAY 31, 2023

These student ambassadors can contribute to your marketing strategy across various touch points and channels—including posting social media posts, writing blogs, hosting campus tours, and assisting with fairs and fundraising events.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

College admissions offices usually offer information sessions and campus tours on a regular basis. See if you can visualize yourself walking to class, and thriving in that environment. If time and cost are a concern, you can begin this process by visiting your local college(s). Be on the lookout for college fairs in your area.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 23, 2023

The campus also has a comprehensive transportation system that includes shuttles, buses, and bike share programs, which help students and faculty members get around efficiently. How long is a Yale campus tour? So how long is a Yale campus tour? Typically, a Yale campus tour lasts around one hour.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS Campus visits are typically available by registration on the admissions page of a university’s website. They most commonly consist of two parts: A Guided Campus Tour led by a backward-walking student ambassador covering campus history and key landmarks, academic buildings, dormitories, and other facilities.

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Office of Undergraduate Admission Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

My name is Sari Eisen, a Campus Tour Guide and President of Northwestern Hillel. Outside of classes, Hillel, and walking backwards as a Tour Guide, I am a Senior Tutor for math and an avid explorer of. I am a junior from West Hartford, Connecticut studying Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences and Data Science.

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College Success

APRIL 16, 2023

At college information sessions and campus tours, prospective students routinely hear about the research opportunities available to undergraduates, sometimes as early as the first semester of their first year of college. High school students may wonder why colleges emphasize research so much. Here are a.

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Revolution Tutors

APRIL 8, 2022

Attend a Campus Tour Attending a campus tour or info session is an incredibly effective way to demonstrate interest in a school. Make sure that you: Register for each tour in advance to ensure that you are in the admissions office’s system when they later review your application.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 31, 2023

There are many ways to demonstrate interest in a college, including attending information sessions and campus tours, meeting with admissions officers or current students, participating in online chats or webinars, and reaching out to faculty members in your intended major. How can you demonstrate interest in a college?

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 23, 2022

Should I Book an Official Campus Tour and Information Session? Although these tours are part of a college’s marketing, and therefore should be taken in that light, you can gain valuable information from the tour and info session. How Do I Find out When a School is Open for Tours? Search for on-campus tour options.

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DC College Counseling

MARCH 16, 2023

Another great way to get on their digital radar is to sign up for virtual information sessions, campus tours, and webinars. Visit campus The more face time you can create, the better. You can also get more time on campus by registering for open houses and prospective student days.

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Campus tours. Tips for Campus Tours. Read pointers on how to host an engaging tour. Improve your tours. This white paper covers strategies for identifying, engaging, and enrolling more underrepresented students. Pages 34-46 include recommendations for communication and advice from CBO advisors.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

This also allows you to create compelling video content that makes it easy for prospects to imagine life on your campus. Example: In a YouTube video, King’s College London introduces one of its student ambassadors as they provide a virtual campus tour.

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Colorado State University

MAY 18, 2023

Want to find your favorite spot on campus? Explore some of these locations and others at Colorado State University with our campus tour. The Lagoon on the west lawn Hang out at the Lagoon to reflect and take in the view of the student recreation center.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MARCH 29, 2024

Each event is three hours long and includes hands-on activities related to one of our academic programs, engaging campus tours, free lunch, and prizes. Discovery Days are special events that give prospective students a taste of our majors and the pathways into a variety of high-demand STEM careers.

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