After you have gathered and reviewed materials about the private schools that are of interest to you, it?s time to visit the schools that are most interesting to you.
Arrangements should be made with the admission offices of the schools for you spend a full day or a part of a day learning about the school, attending classes, and talking to teachers and coaches. This school visit will be your opportunity to obtain information that will be essential to choosing the right school.
The Private High School Visit Record, which follows, will help you to evaluate the schools you visit by recording the things that you like and dislike about various schools.
PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL VISIT RECORD
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Things that you didn't like |
Courses that are offered in the subject areas that interest you most |
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Opportunities for enrichment and expanded study in the subject areas that interest you most |
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Availability of extra help for difficult courses and subjects |
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Advanced Placement course offerings |
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Opportunity to take Advanced Placement courses |
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Honor course offering |
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Opportunity to take honors courses |
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Vocational course offerings |
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Technology course offerings |
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Size and composition of the college guidance and counseling staff |
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College admission test (SAT and ACT) preparation program |
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Extracurricular activities, opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities |
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Varsity sports and club sports offered; opportunities to play sports |
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Distance from your home |
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Transportation options |
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Size of the school |
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Average class size |
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Presence or absence of members of the opposite gender |
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Presence or absence of a religious affiliation |
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Amount of homework |
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Diversity of the student body |
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Friendliness of the students |
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Friendliness of the teachers, administrators, and coaches |
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Appearance, structure and composition of the campus |
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Athletic facilities |
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Performing arts facilities |
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Studio arts facilities |
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Availability and use of computers and related technology |
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Library/media facilities |
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Science labs |
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Things about this school that interested you the most. |
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Why do you think this is a good school for you? |
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Why do you think this is a good school for your family? |
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Things you forgot to see or ask about during your visit |
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