• College Visits Policy

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    Students are encouraged to visit colleges in person. Visit the college’s admissions page for information on campus visits and open houses. Plan ahead and make reservations early, as large university open houses fill up quickly. Some universities will allow you to schedule interviews, attend information sessions, visit classes and speak with faculty. Many will also allow you to stay overnight in a residence hall.
     
    Before you go, conduct your research using the college’s website. Write down anything that interests you and make a list of questions that you want answered by campus staff. 
     
    How many college visit days am I allotted per year?
    Students may miss up to TWO days a year (not semester) for a campus visits. 

    How do I ensure these visits are excused?
    Turn in an excuse note from parent to the attendance office
    Turn in a signed letter from a university official on university official letter head verifying the student's campus visit to the attendance office. Most universities will have a standardized letter for campus visits. Please ask for such a letter when visiting a campus.

    NOTE: This all must be turned in within 5 days of the absence.

    Do these absences count toward exemptions?
    No, if you follow the steps above, they do not count against you, but consider making college visits in the summer, before second semester begins, on spring break, or weekends. Most colleges have big Saturday events in which you can visit the campus with other prospective students. 
    Lunch Visits
     

    Students are encouraged to visit SchooLinks to see which organization will be visiting and when, and to register. Visitors are not on campus every week, so visiting the schedule on SchooLinks is imperative. Some of these visits will be hosted in the Commons and others will be hosted in the CCR Center during lunch.

    Why attend a college visit presentation in the CCR Center? The best way to learn about a college or career is to visit in person, but the next best thing is to meet with a recruiter. During the presentation, the recruiter will talk about the application process, college programs, campus clubs/organizations, housing, financial aid, and the scholarship application process. Many times, the recruiter officer shares tips with students about the application process and how a student can better position him or herself for acceptance. 

    Is pre-registration required to attend a visit hosted in the CCR Center? Yes, all students wishing to meet with a recruiter in the CCR Center must register via SchooLinks .

    When are college visits held at EHS?  Visits are held during each lunch on select days.

    Questions to Ask College Representatives

    Visiting college campuses is the best way to determine if a school is right for you. Below is a list of questions you should ask during a college visit.

    Admissions 

    • What are the application deadlines for admission?
    • What is the average high school GPA of a first-year student?
    • Is the ACT or SAT required?
    • Do you accept Advanced Placement courses (or IB credits)?
    • When must I choose a major?
    • Do you offer early decision or early admission?
    • What if I don’t meet the admissions requirements?
    • Will you accept transfer credits?

    Academics

    • How easy is it for first-year students to get classes?
    • What’s the largest class on campus? The smallest?
    • What are the most popular majors? Do you have those in which I am interested?
    • Do you have to declare a major when you apply?
    • What types of internships are available?
    • Are there study-abroad opportunities?
    • How do you assign faculty advisors to students, especially those who are undecided about their majors?
    • What is the student to faculty ratio?
    • What additional academic services are offered to students (tutoring, career counseling, study skills workshops)?

    Financial Aid & Scholarships 

    • When is the priority deadline for financial aid applications?
    • What kind of financial aid is available?
    • How many students received financial aid?
    • What types of scholarships are available?

    Campus Life 

    • What types of extracurricular activities are there on campus?
    • What athletic events are popular on campus?
    • Are there fraternities and sororities? How strong are they on campus?
    • Is there transportation on and off-campus? Is it easy to get to town and/or home?
    • What is the climate during the school year?
    • How are your town/gown (community and campus) relations?
    • What do students do in their free time?
    • Are students required to live on campus?
    • Is housing guaranteed? For how long?
    • How are roommates selected?
    • How does the meal plan work?