Almost every college and university in the US now offers some forms of Internet-based application.【小题1】 Some people believe that the best way to get a detailed look at what life is like at any college or university is by visiting the campus.

【小题2】 Most students begin visiting colleges and universities that they are interested in before their final year of high school. The majority of colleges and universities let interested students visit their campuses at any time of a year. Students can contact the admissions offices of the schools that interest them.【小题3】 Their job is to provide information, offer advice and show future students different parts of the campus such as housing and classrooms. During the visit, students should also try to plan a meeting with an admissions official. Most schools keep a record of all the exchanges they have with candidates.

It's never too early to visit a school. This could be years before they even start thinking about the application process. Simply witnessing the college experience in real life can be helpful for young people.【小题4】

However, visiting schools may not be a choice appropriate to everyone, especially international students. So for students who are unable to visit, there is one additional resource: social media.【小题5】 Schools will permit students to post videos and pictures that show what their daily lives are like at college.These can provide applicants with a view that is almost as good as being there in person.