Six Tips for Visiting Colleges Once your child has created a
short list of college choices, it's time to visit the schools.
Here are some pointers: - Go prepared to ask questions. A
college interview is like a job interview -- students should
review the catalog and related material and come prepared to
discuss specifics. Remember to take notes: After the first few
visits, campuses begin to look alike. - Know your role. Experts
recommend that you accompany your child to the waiting room, but
not to the interview. - Visit a variety of schools. Visits
provide an opportunity to see how your children respond to
different environments. Students have a great instinct for the
schools that feel comfortable to them. If classes are in
session, visit a few to help your child get a feel for student
life. - Check out residential accommodations. What are living
arrangements like? Are there single-sex and coed dorms? Are
bathrooms coed? How many students live off campus, and what's
the school's policy? - Investigate safety i