When you are contemplating attending college, you will want to be prepared to take tours of the different campuses. Each campus will be unique and it is important that you weigh the pros and cons of each campus as you move toward selecting the college you will attend.

1. Making a Wise Choice Concerning College
When you are contemplating attending college, you will want to be prepared to take tours of the
different campuses. Each campus will be unique and it is important that you weigh the pros and
cons of each campus as you move toward selecting the college you will attend. .
Making the most of your visit to a college campus will ensure that you are going to really get a
feel for whether or not you are a good match with the college. Because of the time and money
that you will be spending in college, it is extremely important that you find a good fit.
Contact the dean
Contact the dean of the program that you are most
interested in before you attend the campus tour. Ask
the dean if you can sit in on a class while you are
visiting the campus, so you can get a feel for the
class sizes and the way that students and teachers
interact.
Although one class will not be indicative of all of the
classes at the school, you may be able to get a pretty
accurate feel for the school. Take notes about what
you do and do not like while you are in class and you may even want to stay after class and talk
with the professor.
After attending a class, you will also want to find out what students do for fun. Talk with a few
different students and read through the college newspaper to see what events are occurring
around campus and to get familiar with the community of students.
There are some schools that have programs set up to ensure that those students looking at
attending the school can get to know a current student. Getting to know a current student is a
great way to ensure that you are able to get an accurate view of the community.
Talk with other students
As you are talking with students, you should take time to ask real questions. Ask them any
questions that you may have about the community and what they do and do not enjoy about the
school that they are attending.
While you are on campus, you might as well make a stop at the cafeteria that you would eat in if
you decided to attend the school. Although this should not make or break your decision, it is
important to know whether or not you would like to eat on campus.

2. If you have the time, you may just want to walk around the
campus on your own. Getting a feel for the different buildings
and the students that are on campus can be a great way to feel
out whether or not you would fit in at a specific college.
Take your time making your decision and do not be afraid to
consult with trusted adults about the pros and cons of different
schools. Deciding where you are going to go to college can
feel daunting and a campus may be exactly what you need to
calm your nerves and make a wise and educated decision.
College America provides their students with the best possible
education in their chosen field of study. Take a tour of our
South Colorado Springs campus or visit us online to decide if
College America is the school for you.
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