College Visits

As summer vacation winds down, I am looking forward to meeting with students again and hearing about their summer experiences.  I am particularly curious to see who went on college visits and what they thought of the schools that they saw.  While it isn't imperative to visit a school prior to deciding to apply to it, it can be helpful.  At the very least, be sure to visit a school, preferably overnight with visits to the dorm, classes, etc. prior to deciding to attend!

The NY Times recently posted a blog entry on the subject of college visits and the economy. 

Of the 41 colleges that responded recently to an informal e-mail survey by The Choice, nearly three of every four reported an increase in summer visitors — with some universities experiencing as much as a 50 percent rise.