For students and families who have already applied or know they have been accepted February break is a great time to go visit some of the schools you have not yet gotten to see. You want to make sure the school is everything you hoped it would be, and that all the things that led you to apply are actually a reality. Take the opportunity to talk to current students, eat in the dinning hall, and maybe even take in a sporting event or theater production. A little planning ahead can go a long ways in getting to see and experience everything you want to.
If you are a junior just getting your college search underway, February break offers the opportunity to do a few ‘scouting missions’ if you will. See if you can check out a few different schools to help you figure out what exactly you do and don’t like. It will help you figure out a list of perspective schools later on. Plus, at the very least starting to visit schools will hopefully begin getting you excited for the upcoming year.
For parents who might be a little intimidated or stressed out about the college visit situation, relax, take a deep breath and know that in the end it will all be ok. College visits should not only be informative for you and your student but also FUN! To help you figure it all out and have a n enjoyable experience check out Eileen Ogintz’s CNN article “Taking the Kids: Touring College Campuses” for some greats tips and advice.
