During the fall months, many college admission officers are out traveling from high school to high school meeting with students to discuss their college. These officers are making the rounds in a designated area of the country. This admissions rep may very well be the person(s) who reviews your application when you apply.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when attending a college rep visit:

Shake their hand. Introduce yourself and say hello. It’s a great way to practice your professional skills and adults remember students who go the extra mile. If you know you are applying, tell them.
Listen and take notes while the College Rep is giving their summary about the school. You won’t remember everything that is said and you can look back on what was told to you later on.
Ask a question or two. Ask about whether or not you must declare a major on your application and if so can you switch your major upon matriculating? Or what about housing? Is it guaranteed all four years or do students live off campus after freshman year?
Do not look at your phone during the meeting. Silence it and don’t snap or text while in the meeting.
Say thank you and get their business card. You can email them after the meeting and thank them for coming to your high school.