The last week before you head out…pack, don’t panic!

• Allow time for getting lost and not finding a parking space. Most schools will provide directions to the school and a campus map on the website. Check them in advance.

• Bring comfortable shoes for the loonnnnnng walks around campus, and dress nicely for any interviews you’ve set up with the Admissions office or professors in your major. These are the folks who can help you get in to that school!

• Look back over your high school record so that you can answer questions about your standardized test score, grades and activities.

• Pack an overnight bag (hopefully you’ve arranged a stay in the dorm), and a camera and notebook to record your impressions.

• Get clear with your parents about how much you want them to be involved in the visit. They’ll probably want to come, since they may be paying for the trip. But, if you want to be the one asking questions about everything but the money stuff, it’s a good idea to work that out in advance!