CCR - Visiting a College
Before you go...
If the college visit will take place while Rolling Meadows High School (RMHS) is in session, the RMHS Attendance Office requests that a parent call the Attendance Office at least three days in advance of the visit. Juniors are allowed two (2) pre-approved visits in a school year and seniors are allowed three (3) approved visits in a school year. After the visit the student will be required to bring some documentation back to the Attendance Office indicating that the visit took place. Examples of documentation that could be brought back include, but are not limited to, a business card from someone at the school, school literature, or a letter confirming the visit.
Always call the admissions office of the school to be visited in advance of the visit to see if there are scheduled visit times or if individual appointments or tours can be scheduled. Whenever possible try to visit schools when their classes are in session.
Research the school in advance of your visit and think about questions that can be asked during the visit.
Refer to the Junior Guidance Booklet for a list of possible questions that can be asked during your visit.
While you're there...
If on a conducted tour, be attentive to the information presented by the tour guide.
Build in some time to look at the school on your own. Try to talk to students, other than the tour guide, about the school while you are there.
After the Visit...
Write down your impressions for future comparisons with other schools you visit.
One way to show a school that you are serious about the school is to send a thank you note after the visit.
Remember to stop by the RMHS attendance office to give them your proof of visit.
If you get any materials on your visit that you think are useful, but do not want to keep, you can bring them to the CCR so the material can be made available to other students interested in the school.
If you were particularly impressed with anyone you met with at the school, a thank you note would be appropriate.
If you apply to the school and an essay is optional or required, mention something positive about your visit to the school