College Visits 101: When to Go, What to Ask, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Are you planning college visits but not sure where to start? In this episode, host Peg Keough sits down with CAP financial aid expert Jonathan West to break down everything families need to know about college visits — from sophomore year exploratory tours all the way to decision-day campus trips.
In this episode, we cover:
Why college visits matter (and how they impact demonstrated interest)
When to visit — and what's different about each stage of the process
What to do beyond the official tour (career placement offices, Facebook parent groups, student newspapers, and more)
How to have real…
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