Episode 22 - 8 Takeaways from 11 Campus Visits
From Tom Talks College by Tom Kleese (Owner of OnCampus College Planning)
March 26, 2024 · 34 min · Season 2 · Episode 22
About this episode
Tom shares 8 key takeaways from his recent campus visits in the Pacific Northwest, offering insights for prospective college students.
Just back from my Pacific Northwest Expedition, I have 8 takeaways: time-tested, Tom-tested pro tips for better campus visits and college exploration. Your backup may be a better fit than your top choice.A sunny day on campus is just one sunny day. Comparisons = connections Listen to what they’re saying. Get off campus. Every campus visit is about being a college student. Spend some time now where you’ll spend a lot of time later. Visit early. Visit often.&...
People in this episode
Host: Tom Kleese
Topics covered
- campus visits
- college exploration
- college fit
- student experience
- pro tips
Keywords
- campus visits
- college exploration
- college fit
- student experience
- pro tips
- Pacific Northwest
- college planning
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Pacific Northwest
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