Start Visiting Colleges and Universities That Your Child Is Interested In Applying To

Most high school students base their decisions on where they want to go to college on "word of mouth". They listen to what their friends say is a good school or they consult college guides, magazines, and guidance counselors. Whichever way they decide on their college choices, they must visit the campuses of these schools first to get a good feeling for what each school is like.

Do they want a small town or big city environment? Big or small class sizes? Fraternities or sororities? Warm or cold weather? What are the people on campus like - cool, nerdy, whatever? Does the school have a big-time sports tradition or a smaller program? These questions can be answered best by visiting the schools, and now is the time to do it before they apply.