while you’re there . . .
Make the most of your time at each spot. a
few ideAs to add to your list:
• Sit in on a lecture.
• Drive the trip to know how far away from
home it is.
• Talk to random students to get different
perspectives.
• Pick up campus newspapers to get a feel for the
school’s pulse.
BONUS: download A parent college tour Checklist from
our website at www.potentialmagazine.com
why bother to tour?
A campus tour is the number one thing
you can do to help your child make a decision
about the right college for them
- Tyler Peterson, AUM Dean of Enrollment Management
this man
knows
campus
INSIGHTS FROM A STUDENT RECRUITER
“It is important to remember that when students choose to attend
a college, they are not just making a decision about where they are
going to take classes. They are making a decision about the city
they will be living in for the next four or more years, the kind of
people they will be surrounding themselves with and the opportunities they will be afforded to grow socially, mentally and spiritually. Visiting a campus allows parents and students to experience
the atmosphere of the college and the city, as well as learn about
the opportunities the college and city will provide,” said Jordan
Holladay, former head Student Recruiter at Auburn University.
“I would encourage students and parents to talk to each other.
Often, the college decision is a family decision, as many parents
will be financially supporting their students through college. That’s
why parents come on tours. It is just as important to recruit the
parents as it is to recruit the student,” said Holladay.
Holladay also suggests taking the pressure off by remembering
you’re there for a good time too. “When it comes to campus tours,
have fun! The college search process can seem daunting and stressful, but college is one of the most exciting times of a student’s life.
It is an important decision, and the campus tour process will be
much more rewarding and relaxing if it is enjoyable.”
–
Jordan Holladay
former head Student Recruiter at Auburn University
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