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Beyond the Campus Tour: Rethinking College Visits

Top Tier Admissions

However, fifteen minutes into the tour, he was pulling her towards the car saying, “You’re not going here.” Prospective families tend to think the tour guide is just there to give you facts about the school. Yet, the tour guide plays a vital role in how that information is delivered.

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Guided or self-guided campus tour: Which visit is right for you?

Colorado State University

Information Session and Tour Our guided information sessions and tours are what we’d call the “standard” visit. This is how many future Rams and their families see campus for the first time. The self-guided tour requires a smartphone with location services enabled on your Google map.

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Why I’m Keeping My Daughter’s Universe of Universities to Myself

Grown & Flown

Ill go along for the ride on any campus tours she wants to take. Ill sit in on accepted student information sessions. Im trying to stay focused on my part in the whole process doing whatever I can to increase the odds that at the end of it all, my daughter ends up where she is supposed to land.

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From the Dentist’s Office to Campus Visits: Lessons in First Impressions and Engagement

Enrollment Catalyst

Similarly, the person arranging your school’s campus tours should provide a stellar first impression that speaks volumes about your institution’s commitment to excellence. 3—Streamlined Communications Timely text reminders from the dentist kept me engaged and well-informed about my upcoming appointment.

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Transform Your School’s Campus Visit from Routine to Remarkable

Enrollment Catalyst

Have you ever considered your campus visit experience from beginning to end? I have experienced many routine campus tours where the conversation is lacking, the campus is uninviting, and the wow factor is missing. Ask questions such as, “Why did you decide to visit our school?” and “Tell me about your children.”

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Tips for Your Campus Visit: Confessions of a Former College Tour Guide

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

As we head into the spring visit season, I thought I would brush off the cobwebs, reflecting on my tour guide years, as well as my current experience managing Georgia Tech’s guest experience, to provide some helpful tips to make the most of your campus tours this spring. Utilize the time between tour stops.

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Unveiling the College Experience: How to Get the Most Out of Your Campus Visits

Ivy Central

Here are some tips on how to make the most of your college visits: Plan ahead: Before visiting a college campus, it's a good idea to research the college and create a list of questions you would like to ask. This can help you make the most of your time on campus and ensure that you get the information you need.