<p>How many colleges should I visit?
I've seen pictures and familiarized myself with all of the colleges on my list, but I've only visited two. I'm planning to apply early to my first choice school and am hoping to get in (of course lol..). Anyway, a handful of the colleges I'm looking at are at least a few hours away and my parents work everyday (excluding Sunday), so as you can see, that tends to be an obstacle. However like I said, I am comfortable with my selection and probably will not have the opportunity to visit anymore. Any opinions or comments? Thanks!!</p>
<p>If you can't swing it, don't worry about it. Of course it would be ideal if you could visit all the campuses you're interested in, but if you're comfortable with what you have, I don't see any reason to stress about it. By the tone of your post, you aren't too stressed, so I hope later responders don't make you!</p>
<p>I think if you are secure in your descisions of where you want to go- 1st choice and back up- then you may be ok. However, I always say that you should go see the college because it will probably have a big effect on your ideas about it. I think visiting has helped me a lot. But, like I said, if you feel secure about your first choices you're probably ok- it would never hurt to do some internet research, looking for what students say about the school and stuff like that; looking for the nitty gritty.</p>
<p>Thanks for the quick reply guys. I was feeling a little unsure about the fact that I can't visit more colleges, but I guess I don't have much to worry about in that respect. Hopefully I'll get into my first-choice school!! <em>crosses fingers</em></p>
<p>krabble 88...my principal a couple of years ago suggested, if funds and time are limited.....visiting one of each TYPE of school you are applying to...one big univ, one LAC, or one one in each region...like that...and its not a perfect strategy ...and he suggested using the live chats with students that some colleges have, phone conversations with admins and Dean of Students stafff (they usually are more tuned into campus life than some adcoms) ....talking with profs on the phone ...and of course using the websites.</p>
<p>Thanks Spiker, I've done something of that nature, and I have a good grasp of each school. For example, I understand Cornell is in the middle of nowhere, but it's still near a quaint college town and the campus is big enough to satisfy many social needs. This would be unlike say NYU, where the social scene is definitely bigger. Fortunately, I've had the time to talk to friends that attend some of the same schools or similar ones, and I'll probably be able to actually go out and visit some of the schools I actually get accepted to later on. Thanks everyone!!</p>
<p>P.S.- If anyone is or has been in a similar situation, please share your experience, what you did, etc.!!</p>