Post 739 - Let's do this journey together...Day 5
Posted by Sherry S. Andrews - Career & College Wise on 6/23/2017 3:00:00 AM
Career & College Wise Friday, June 23, 2017
Post 739 - Let's do this journey together...Day 5
Email: ccw@lee.k12.nc.us
Please email me with your thoughts, concerns, and questions.
Good, the dreaded conversation is over - well the start of it is. If you are a parent reading this blog, then you now know what your child is thinking concerning college, and you have been allowed to share your thoughts on the college issue. If you are a student (rising senior) reading this blog, then you now know what your parents are thinking concerning college, and you have been afforded the opportunity to share your thoughts on the college issue.
Yeah!!! Now, everything is out in the open…but actually the conversation has just begun because throughout this entire process – be that you are the parent or the child – then you want this conversation to continue so that everyone in the family is on the same page!
What next?
As mentioned in my conversation and in previous blog posts, it is time to visit any and all colleges being considered and the summer prior to the senior year is an awesome time to make this happen. Trust me, you do not want to wait for the fall when everything else is happening. When you visit with our child make certain to do the following:
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Eat in the cafeteria – see if you like the food!!
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Visit the student store – check out the pride the school has in itself!
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Look at all the different options for resident halls and dorms which are allowed for freshman - single room, suite sytle, or hall
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Meet your counselor in admissions - most important
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Meet your financial aid counselor in the Financial Aid Office - even more important
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Visit and talk with someone who teaches in your choice of major
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Know what is required for admittance
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Check out student amenities such as gym, workout facilities, extra restaurants on campus, theater on campus, recreational facilities on campus, etc.
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Check out availability of campus transportation as well as city transportation
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Check out availability of parking for freshman
This list of things to do on your summer college visits are a must! If you haven’t started, then there is no time like the present!!
Have fun!! It is a great bonding experience for the entire family!
Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend - rumor is that the weather is going to be a little cooler over the weekend and less wet weather to contend with as well!
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