The college visitation process can be overwhelming and, at least for me, all of the tours and information started to blend together until I could barely remember which fun facts went with which school etc. In order to rectify this I began to bring a composition notebook with me to all of my visits. While I didn’t actually walk the campus with my notebook, (I’m really not that coordinated!) I made sure I brought it in the car with me so that on my ride home I could jot down a few key points about the school.
These key points will differ from person to person but at the very least it is a great idea to note which things, both positive and negative, really jumped out at you during your visit. If you’re feeling extra ambitious you might come up with some categories to fill in about each school, much like the checklist of characteristics I mentioned in my last article.
Other than that, you might note things you want to look up on the school’s website, or other things that you still had questions about after the visit. Keep in mind, this doesn’t have to be a novel, just some shorthand notes to help you keep track of all of your visits!
BRITTANY: Massachusetts-born Brittany is an Economics major, lacrosse player, and rising junior at Brown University. As our only recruited athlete, Brittany will provide an untraditional perspective to the college admissions process.