📝5 Tips For a Successful Summer College Visit☀️

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☀️Summer's here—it’s a great time to visit college campuses with your student! Without classes, your child can experience the campus vibe and imagine thriving there. Here are 5 tips for successful summer visits!

1. PRO TIP❗️: Don't just show up! A little planning on your part can make all the difference in getting the most out of each visit. Schedule official tours and information sessions. This is where you'll both get the inside scoop on academics, student life, and admissions.
2. Don't be shy – encourage your child to ask questions (and you ask some too!) No question is too small when you're making such a significant family decision.
3. Beyond the official stuff, explore on your own. Walk around with your student, encourage them to ask questions to current students. The unplanned moments can sometimes be the most insightful!
4. Engage with your student to help them analyze what truly matters to them:
   1. Can they genuinely see themselves succeeding and being happy here?
   2. If they'll be living on campus or nearby, what's the surrounding city or town like? Is it a good fit for their lifestyle?
   3. Start them thinking about how this college compares to some of the others on the list. 
5. Finally, take notes and photos📸 (and encourage your student to do the same!). Campuses can start to blend together after a few visits, so having something concrete to jog your memories will be incredibly helpful when it's time for them to make their big decision.

✨If you're planning college visits, let us know where you’ll be going in the comments below. For those who've already visited some campuses, we’d love for you to share your photos and experiences!📸