Latinos In College Phorum :: College visits

Amber George Wrote:
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> Hi Valentina,
> 
> Online tours are definitely the next best thing to
> an in-person campus visit. When you're interested
> in a lot of schools and short on time and travel
> funds, these online tours are a great option. 
> 
> Most of the online video tours are done by the
> schools themselves so they may be a bit bias.
> However, they usually offer enough views and
> photos of campus, interviews, information, etc. to
> give you a good picture of the school. At the very
> least, the videos can help you at least narrow
> down your search to a few schools.
> 
> A good way to make sure you are getting a
> well-rounded picture of the campus is to connect
> with a current student or recent alumni. Contact
> the admissions office of each school and ask if
> they have any student representatives that you can
> email or call. I was a student representative in
> undergrad and corresponded with a many high school
> students who were unable to make the trip in
> person. I also did this as a recent alumni after I
> finished my MBA. This is a good way to see what a
> real day in the life of a student is like and what
> they like/dislike about the school. You can also
> ask if they have professors available to talk to
> you as well. 
> 
> I hope this information helps in your search! 
> 
> Best,
> Amber George