When should high school students be visiting potential colleges that they would like to go to?

Question

I graduate in 1 yr. and a half and i haven't really done any researching about colleges and I'm wondering if I shoud start now or if I should wait a until I take the SATs and stuff like that.

Answer 1

Generally, people tour colleges in the spring of their junior year (eg over spring break.) At this point the schools are likely in session, so you can see them "in action."

It's time to start thinking through your college selection. Visit www.collegeboard.com, www.princetonreview.com, US News & World Report's College Rankings (online - pay for full content), look at the Fiske Guide to Colleges (library, or buy...) and Colleges that Change Lives (library, or buy) and start to narrow down your list of colleges.

Factors to consider -- what do you want to study? Do you want to be close to home, or farther away? City, suburban, rural? Big school, small school? What school(s) will you be qualified to get in to? Etc., etc.

Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

If you are graduating in a year and a half, I am assuming you are in your Junior year? Now is the time to begin looking at schools. You do not need your SAT scores until you apply. Ideally you will have finished visiting all of your potential colleges by the end of June between your Junior and Senior year. You should also have taken your SATs by then, even if the score is not in yet. The reason is many colleges will b e accepting applications in August. Some colleges do rounds of admissions, not early decision, but three pools of application reviews. Your best chance for acceptance is round one. So, good luck hunting and best of luck with the SATs!

Answer 3

Most people begin looking around during their junior year. Personally, I began searching my sophomore year of high school. It would be a good idea to take a couple of practice SAT's to see what range you expect to score in- this will help you narrow down your list of possible colleges.

I applied to college about 4 years ago, and remember that the web site www.collegeboard.com had many resources regarding testing and finding the right school.

Good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I think now is a good time. A year and a half will be here before you know it! You don't want to have to rush it. Take your time and make sure you are making the right choice. It's a big step in your life. There is a lot out there. Good luck!

Answer 6

You should start visiting colleges when you're a junior, but doing research as soon as you're in high school.

Answer 7

The same thing goes for me, I think I am going to start during my winter break and a lot in the summer.

Answer 8

Beginning of junior year

Answer 9

Junior and senior year. You should start researching and all that freshman year and your counselors should help you.

Answer 10

a good time to start is at the start of your senior year.