College Visits

Learn about colleges directly from their representatives who visit Leilehua High School.

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR COLLEGE VISITS

Many colleges are scheduled to visit Leilehua High School.  Scan the QR code below

College Visits presentations will be held during select class periods and are open to all grades and students. Sign up for presentations through the College Visits link 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE VISITS

• Know what you're looking for in a college

  • • There are great tips on how to find a college that best fits you at College Board Big Future

• Do research on the colleges you're thinking about

  • • Explore websites, check the FAQ on college websites, research the cities in which the colleges are located, ask people who might know about them, contact the admission's representative ahead of time, and visit the CCC in HH101 to see if there are brochures available (we've got lots!)

• Prepare questions for the representatives

  • • This is best done when you have done research on the colleges because knowing a little before your ask makes your questions deeper and allows you to have a two way conversation with the representative

    • Here are some questions suggested by College Board from Get it Together for College 2nd ed. 

      1. • What makes your college unique?

         • What academic programs is your college most known for?

         • How would you describe the kids that go there? Where do most of them come from?

         • Where do kids hang out on campus?

         • What happens on weekends—are there things to do on campus or in town, or do most kids go home?

         • Are fraternities and sororities a big part of campus life?

         • What are the housing options for freshmen?

         • Do many students live off campus?

         • Is there a sports complex or fitness center?

         • What are the most popular clubs and activities?

         • What’s the security like on campus?

         • What’s the surrounding area like? Is it easy to get around?

         • What are the most popular majors?

         • How would you describe the academic pressure and workload?

         • What support services are available (academic advisers, tutors, etc.)?

         • Do I need to bring my own computer?

         • What’s the faculty like? How accessible are they outside of class?

         • Are there opportunities for internships?

         • Is there job placement help for graduates?

         • Are any big changes in the works that I should know about?