Meeting with a college rep during school tomorrow. What should I expect?

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<p>It's a college rep from BU who is visiting tomorrow. BU is one of my top choices, so obviously, I want to meet with the rep.</p>

<p>What should I expect when I meet with him/her?</p>

<p>Should I be asking him/her questions? Or will he just be talking to me, and whoever else is at the meeting?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Bump! I’d love to hear any advice from anyone who’s been through it as well. Thanks in advance :)</p>

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<p>Each is different. Follow usual advice to be neat, interested and have a few questions that specifically relate to that college (ques about academics impress more than ques about dorms, food, parties, etc.) It is always possible you will be asked about your interests and strengths. It’s usually casual.</p>

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<p>It depends on how many other people end up showing up. If there is a crowd, it will be more like a short info session with some individual questions answered. If there are fewer students, it can be more one to one and it is your chance to really ask questions–so I would be prepared for that. D also was able to set up an actual interview with some schools , but that was set up in advance.</p>

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<p>I just went to one of these with five other kids. It was pretty much an info session but on a much more personal level. The rep asked questions like “Do any of you have a major in mind?” or “So how many people here have seen our campus?”. I was expecting it to be a lot more awkward than it actually was, basically. Definitely have two or three good questions to ask; I thought it was a really good opportunity to ask questions as opposed to raising your hand at an actual info session with 50 other people staring.</p>

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<p>Well I know someone above posted they wanted to know what happens there as well:</p>

<p>So I got to the meeting room, introduced myself, and sat at the table with him and 5/6 other students. He handed us forms that we filled out that would allow the college to send us information. Then he talked about the school. Internship/study abroad programs. Housing. Food. Prices. Scholarships. Etc. Literally anything you can find on their website, but you have the chance to dig a little deeper on specific subjects. </p>

<p>It’s interesting, but I would only go if it’s a school you really have deep interest in.</p>