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Admissions Office Q&A: How Many Campus Tours Should You Take? Matthew Whelan, director of admission at St. John's University, discusses how many times you should visit a prospective college before deciding where to attend. Admissions Office Q&A: Making the Most of Your Campus Visit Pat Armstrong, director of admissions at St. John's University, discusses what to look for when you visit a college campus. Admissions Office Q&A: Should You Skip the Campus Tour? Matthew Whelan, director of admission for St. John's University, discusses the benefits of visiting prospective colleges. Admissions Office Q&A: The Dos and Don'ts of College Preparation Scott Novak, former assistant director of admissions at St. John's University, discusses the dos and don'ts of preparing for your move to college. Admissions Office Q&A: College Transition, Grades, and Commuting Dr. Arleen Cedeno Schreiner, professor in counseling at York College of the City University of New York (Jamaica, NY) discusses transitioning to college, what happens if you get a bad grade, and how to get the most out of your college years when commuting. Admissions Office Q&A: Campus Tours and Making the Grade Thomas Nesbitt, the director of admissions from State University of New York at Potsdam, discusses the perks of solo and group campus tours. You'll also learn how you can keep your grades up during senior year. Admissions Office Q&A: Sending Updated Transcripts Matthew Whelan, the director of admission at St. John's University, discusses whether you should send your updated transcript to prospective colleges. Admissions Office Q&A: Overnight Stays at Prospective Colleges Teresa Farmer, admissions counselor for Eureka College, discusses arranging an overnight stay at a prospective college. Admissions Office Q&A: AP Courses, Grades, and Choosing the Right College Pat Armstrong, director of admissions at St. John's University, discusses why it's important to take challenging high school courses, how colleges judge a dip in your grades, and how to choose the right college. Admissions Office Q&A: Culture Shock and Grades vs. Clubs Pat Leonard, director of admissions for Brooklyn College, discusses how to get over the college culture shock and whether schools are more interested in grades or extracurriculars during the admissions process. |