📝 College Visit Checklist & Reflection Worksheet
Use this sheet during and after each college visit to stay organized and remember what mattered most.
✅ College Visit Checklist
Before the Visit:
- ☐ Scheduled official campus tour
- ☐ Registered for info session
- ☐ Researched the college website
- ☐ Prepared 5–10 questions to ask
- ☐ Looked up majors/programs of interest
- ☐ Printed campus map or downloaded app
- ☐ Packed a notebook or used a notes app
During the Visit:
- ☐ Attended the tour and info session
- ☐ Visited a class (if possible)
- ☐ Ate in the dining hall or visited a café
- ☐ Walked through residence halls
- ☐ Explored the student union and library
- ☐ Talked to at least one current student
- ☐ Visited the admissions office
- ☐ Visited the financial aid office
- ☐ Checked out clubs or activities boards
- ☐ Took photos or videos (with permission)
💬 Questions to Ask
To students:
- Why did you choose this college?
- What’s your favorite thing about going here?
- What do you wish was different?
To admissions/financial aid:
- What’s the average financial aid package?
- Are there scholarships beyond freshman year?
- How does the college support first-gen or low-income students?
To faculty or staff (if available):
- What career or internship support is available?
- How do students in [major] get hands-on experience?
✨ Reflection Sheet
College Name: ____________________________
Date of Visit: ____________________________
1. First Impressions:
- What did the campus feel like when you arrived?
2. Academics:
- What majors or programs stood out to you?
- Did the classes or professors seem engaging?
3. Student Life:
- Could you see yourself making friends here?
- Did the students seem happy and involved?
4. Living Situation:
- What did the dorms look like?
- Would you feel comfortable living here?
5. Resources & Support:
- Did you notice any tutoring, career, or health support?
6. Pros:
- List your top 3 favorite things about this school.
7. Cons:
- What concerns or hesitations do you have?
8. Final Gut Feeling:
- On a scale of 1–10, how much do you want to attend this college?