2018年11月浙江卷
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It's a really good idea to visit colleges before you apply because their websites can all start to look and sound the same. Nothing will give you the sense of what it will actually be like to live on a college campus(校园) like visiting and seeing for yourself the dorms, classrooms and athletic equipment and,of course,the students.It seems a little crazy once senior year hits to find the time to visit college campuses,and it can also be pricey if the schools you are applying to happen to be more than a car ride away.But keep in mind that you are making a decision about the next four years of your life, and do all the research you can to make sure you are making the right one.
There's no excuse not to visit the schools in your local area. In fact, a lot of college applications even ask if you have visited campus, and obviously, if you live across the country that won't be as much of a possibility, but if you live nearby, go check it out!
If campus visits aren't going to happen before you apply, at the very least you should find some time between applying and getting your acceptance letters to visit the schools you'd like to attend. It can save you a lot of heartache if you rule out now the things that you don't like about certain campuses, things that you wouldn't know unless you actually visit.
Now, if time and money are making it impossible, then check out the online college fairs at CollegeWeekLive. It's a chance to chat online with admissions officers, students, and college counselors(倾问)，and it won't cost you a penny! You can register for its online college fair at collegeweeklive.com. While visiting an online college fair can't take the place of an actual campus visit, it can be a very useful tool that along with all your other research will help you make an informed decision about which colleges or universities you'd like to attend.
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Visiting colleges before applying is highly recommended as websites may not provide a true sense of campus life. Although it might be challenging due to time constraints and costs, especially for distant schools, it's crucial for making an informed decision about your future four years. Local colleges should be prioritized for visits, and if not possible beforehand, consider visiting after applying but before receiving acceptance letters. In cases where time and money are barriers, online college fairs offer a cost-effective alternative to interact with admissions officers and students, aiding in the decision-making process.
在申请大学之前参观校园是非常推荐的，因为网站可能无法提供真实的校园生活感受。尽管由于时间限制和费用问题，特别是对于距离较远的学校来说，参观可能具有挑战性，但这对于你未来四年的决策至关重要。应优先考虑参观当地的大学，如果事先无法参观，可以考虑在申请后但收到录取通知书前进行参观。如果时间和金钱成为障碍，在线大学博览会提供了一个经济有效的替代方案，可以与招生官和学生互动，有助于决策过程。
