You can’t judge a campus by its viewbook or website alone. A campus visit is an essential part of the college search process. A campus visit doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t have to come with a lot of materials. Just bring yourself and your family, look around, ask questions, research academic programs and then write down your thoughts. We developed this Campus Visit Pocket Guide exclusively for your college search. Use it, share it, have fun with it.
National surveys state that most college students tend to go to colleges located within 1–3 hours of their homes.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Call the Admissions Office as early as possible to schedule your visit. Give the staff enough time to set up a day that meets your needs.
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Make your appointment during the school year if you want to see classes in action and students in their ‘natural habitat.’
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Besides, college admissions folks love to meet with serious, well-prepared students. Who wouldn't?
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Bring a camera and something to write notes in. (Or, let your parents be the conspicuous ones with the camera! You simply bring your notes.) You'll be surprised how quickly colleges blend in your mind after you've visited between 3 - 6 of them. Take notes. Rate the things that are important to you.
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Saint Rose is located in a college town with 16 colleges and universities and nearly 60,000 college students. Albany has been ranked as one of the top three cities in the U.S. in which to receive an education by Places Rated Almanac.
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Colleges are all slightly alike and very different at the same time. If you have the facts, you won't miss out on any opportunities — academic, financial or otherwise.
Question 1 The national average for students returning to college for their sophomore year is 51% What is the average for Saint Rose? a. 85% b. 50% c. 25% d. 0% Question 2 How many Saint Rose students are taught by graduate or teaching assistants? a. 0% b. 10% c. 25% d. 50%
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Question 3 How many Saint Rose students are awarded financial aid? a. 98% b. 50% c. 25% d. 10%
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DON'T FORGET TO FIND OUT THE DETAILS ABOUT EACH COLLEGE'S ADMISSIONS POLICIES, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND DEADLINES. What are the admissions policies and application deadlines? Saint Rose: College X: College Y: How do I apply? Saint Rose: College X: College Y: What are the financial aid deadlines? Saint Rose: College X: College Y: What scholarship opportunities are there? Saint Rose: College X: College Y:
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What are the scholarship deadlines? Saint Rose: College X: College Y:
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WHAT COLLEGES OFFER IN MY MAJOR Do they have my major? Saint Rose ❑ yes ❑ no College X ❑ yes ❑ no College Y ❑ yes ❑ no Do they provide internships? Saint Rose ❑ yes ❑ no College X ❑ yes ❑ no College Y ❑ yes ❑ no Do they offer research opportunities? Saint Rose ❑ yes ❑ no College X ❑ yes ❑ no College Y ❑ yes ❑ no Do students obtain career-track jobs? Saint Rose ❑ yes ❑ no College X ❑ yes ❑ no College Y ❑ yes ❑ no Do students attend prestigious graduate schools? Saint Rose ❑ yes ❑ no College X ❑ yes ❑ no College Y ❑ yes ❑ no Which graduate schools have they attended? Saint Rose College X College Y Will graduate students be teaching me? Saint Rose ❑ yes ❑ no College X ❑ yes ❑ no College Y ❑ yes ❑ no
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Introduce yourself to the social scene on campus and in the surrounding area. Make sure you're going to be at home at your college of choice. Read billboards, bulletin boards, and the local and college newspapers. Ask students what they do with their free time. How far away are mountains, lakes, malls, movie theaters, concert venues and coffee shops?
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One visit and you and your family will discover why Saint Rose truly is a remarkable college and an affordable value. A place that instills students with the passion, knowledge, and purpose, not only to do great things — but extraordinary things.
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