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When a College Admissions Officer Visits Your High School…

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Craig Meister

…consider yourself lucky! Admissions officers visit relatively few high schools; therefore, if a rep from a college or university that interests you visits your high school, you need to make the most of this opportunity.

About Craig Meister

Craig Meister is a college admissions expert who, for nineteen years, has had the great fortune of providing personalized post-secondary guidance to students and families from around the world.

Filed Under: Advice & Analysis, Demonstrated Interest

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