College Representatives Visiting Southwest Protocol

College & Military Representative Visit Protocol

College rep visits are an important part of the college search and application process. Meeting with reps allows you
 to get answers and information directly from a college representative
 to demonstrate interest in colleges
 to meet the individuals who are your direct advocates through the process and who often are a critical part of the decision team
 to explore colleges whose location makes visiting a challenge

The process for participating in visits is listed below On Naviance:
1. Log into Naviance account
2. Click Colleges, upcoming visits
3. click on college that you'd like to visit
4. select sign up (you will receive an email reminder 24 hours in advance of visit)

After signed up on Naviance:
1. Pick up a gold College Rep Visit Pass from CCC or Counseling
2. Complete pass with your name and ID--written legibly!
3. ask teacher for permission to attend PRIOR to visit (like a day before--not 5 minutes before); teacher approves and signs (PLEASE NOTE--it is up to the discretion of the teacher as to whether you are able to leave class to attend)
4. attend visit
5. sign in on attendance form in CCC
6. If needed, pick up gold pass to return to class
7. If visit runs into next hour, please take gold pass to Ms. Christine in the main office to clear attendance--this is YOUR responsibility and not the responsibility of your teacher.

A couple of important things of which to be aware
 Following the process indicated above is important as it respects teachers and classroom time.
 Signing up on Naviance prior is critical! With potential space constraints, an accurate number of how many will attendallows me to make other arrangements as necessary.
 All visits are scheduled to take place in the Career & College Center, room W106. Students should report to the CCC and will be redirected should changes occur due to space constraints, etc.
 Due to timing, visits are reserved for juniors and seniors only.
 Visits are not open to parents/guardians who wish to attend. Adult participation changes the dynamic of the visit.
 If interested students are not able to attend the entire visit, stopping by for materials or to meet the rep is encouraged. As indicated above, many reps will make note of contacts and note in applicant's application file.

Tips for a good visit and for making a great impression
 Be prepared to introduce yourself and answer questions about intended area of study or interest in institution
 Be a great audience, no phones or side conversations. Take notes if possible--after a while, colleges begin to sound alike.
 Be prepared with "Tier 2" questions. These are questions to which answers go beyond just a simple fact and are framed to prompt more discussion from the rep.

o "Tier 1" questions are those to which the answers can be easily found on the website. Examples include: Where are you located? Do you have ___ major? How many students are enrolled?

o "Tier 2" demonstrate actual interest and knowledge about institution. Examples include: Please describe the internship or research possibilities available for freshmen or sophomores. Where do students interested in advanced degrees typically enroll? Can you describe your career services and job placement services? Can you describe the ___ vibe on campus? (i.e., sports, fine arts, theater, intramurals, political activism, social justice, etc).