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Heartland Community College Nights
Career Technical Information Night
Tuesday, October 29 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Workforce Development Center (WDC)
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Health Sciences Information Night
Wednesday, October 23 from 5:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Instructional Commons Building (ICB)
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There is no substitute for seeing a college yourself! There are a lot of ways to find out information about a college, but nothing is better than stepping foot on a college campus. While there are a lot of campus visits, the best way to make a visit as beneficial as possible is to schedule through the admissions office online. You can also inquire about staying overnight in a residence hall, attending informational sessions, visiting classes, or talking with faculty from the department you wish to apply.
Before you go...
Read up on the college and think about questions you wish to ask.
Check the resources in the Counseling Office and browse the college or universities website.
Check out this list of important questions to ask when on a college visit: Questions to Ask on a College Visit
Bring a copy of your transcript with you.
While you are there....
Talk to as many students as you can
Meet with an admissions officer or attend an information session
Sit in on a class
Have a meal in the cafeteria
Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as you have
Save some time after your organized visit to explore on your own. Absorb the atmosphere!
After the visit...
Take a few notes about your time on campus
Were the people you met friendly? Did they answer your questions fully?
What did you like or dislike about the academic settings. Could you see yourself successful in classes?
Were the students people you would like to get to know?
Did you like the social atmosphere?
Would you want to spend more time there?
If you can't make it onto campus, try checking out a virtual visit!
Lexington Student Handbook Policy on College Visits
College Visits Each junior is allowed 1 day and each senior is allowed 2 days for college visits/testing that will be considered field trips (instead of absences) if they are arranged and approved at least 2 days in advance. College Visit forms are available in the high school office.