Everyone knows that school visits are an important and often enjoyable part of the college admissions process. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to make this process worthwhile. Amy and Mike invited independent educational consultant Jodi Rosenshein Atkin to share serious tips on making the most of college visits.

 What are five things you will learn in this episode?

1. What makes school visits important for students in terms of both fit and admissions?
2. What is a “Goldilocks visit” dry run?
3. What should be done before, during, and after to make a school visit effective?
4. Why does the tone of the information session matter?
5. What questions should you ask student tour leaders?

MEET OUR GUEST

Jodi Rosenshein Atkin is an independent educational consultant in private practice. She holds a BA and MA from the University of Rochester in Psychology, and has over 20 years of experience in educational and clinical settings.  Her first career focused on working with individuals and families living with learning challenges. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, as well as a member of the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors and Higher Education Consultants Association.  Her practice is entering its seventh season. During that time, she has visited almost 200 college campuses in 15 different states!

Jodi is committed to finding a “best fit” school for every student, considering academic, financial, social and cultural factors.  It’s about more than the mascot and the sweatshirt; it’s about finding the places that each student can thrive and grow, making the most of their higher education investment.  Finding the right school is a journey, not a race to some imaginary finish line.

Jodi is a frequent guest speaker at libraries, schools, podcasts and webinars. Her insights have been featured in publications nationally, including the Wall Street Journal, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Teen Vogue, Rochester Business Journal, and The Deseret News (Utah).  She has also presented to professional groups, including the NYS Association of College Admissions Counselors. She and her husband, Louis, have four adult children and live in Rochester, NY with their golden doodle, Dustin. 

Find Jodi at www.jodiratkin.com

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