I went on a college tour...here's what I learned!
I found myself in a unique position last week...a 22-year old in SMU's undergraduate admissions session and tour.
I took many notes ... and here are a few key takeaways:
What to do on your campus tour (as recommended by the admissions office):
1. Take pictures (although SMU may have been biased because their campus is STUNNING)!! Make a photo album to keep them in one spot.
2. Talk to current students, they are super friendly and love to talk to high school students!
3. Eat or visit a dining hall.
4. Take advantage of Open Houses or Discovery Days offered by schools.
What to research:
1. Look into college's and program's specific offerings - career centers, study abroad, research opportunities, etc.
2. Be aware of direct admission major programs.
3. Look up alumni on LinkedIn - get an idea of what people do post-grad.
What the admissions office look for:
1. DEPTH OVER BREADTH - We preach this all the time, and guess who else does...the SMU admissions office! Our blog has tons of info on this.
2. Rigor of high school curriculum (remember the long-term horizon effect)!
If you have any questions about my tour, feel free to respond to this email!
Best,
Melina Kazanas
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