Visiting colleges, whether in person or virtually, is one of the most powerful ways to figure out where you’ll thrive. This section of MajorMentor is your guide to planning, experiencing, and reflecting on college visits so you can make smart, confident choices.
How to Use This Page
Start with where you are. Whether you’re planning your first visit, just got back from a tour, or you’re in the process of comparing schools, there’s a resource here for you. Each article is full of practical tips, checklists, and reflection tools to help you take the next step.
Before You Go
Plan your visit right; from when you should visit to what and who should take with you. This guide covers it all.
You don’t have to get on a plane to tour a campus. Here’s how to explore schools virtually and do it well.
How to Take a Virtual College Tour
Not sure which type of visit makes more sense for you? This breakdown helps you decide.
Virtual vs. In-Person College Visits: Pros and Cons
During the Visit
You made it to campus, now what? Learn how to explore, ask questions, and observe everything that matters to you.
What to Do During a College Visit
Tour guides have a big influence, sometimes too big. Here’s how to interpret what they say (and don’t say).
Why the Tour Guide Can Sway Your Decision
The best visits leave you with answers if you ask the right questions. This article tells you what to ask, and who to ask it to.
Questions to Ask on Your Visit (and Who to Ask)
After the Visit
After a visit, it’s easy to forget the details. Here’s how to process what you saw and felt.
Feeling torn between schools? These tips help you organize your thoughts and compare apples to apples.