Everywhere I turn these days, I see tips for students who are visiting colleges. And they all mention the same things... prepare first, visit a wide variety/as many as you can, look at the bulletin boards, etc.
So here are some ideas beyond the standard tour and info session:
Eat a meal: you will be eating on campus for at least your freshman year... see if they have food that you like!
Go to a class: Every admission office has a list of classes that are open for prospective students to attend. Pick one that grabs you and go. You will get a better sense of how you will be spending your time, and your parent's money!
Sit somewhere and read a book: Go to the student union (if there is one) or a lounge area and read. Well, not read exactly, since part of the time will be spent watching and listening to the students around you. If you are the outgoing type (or your parent is) talk to some students. They are the real experts on college life!
Most of all, enjoy! This should be fun, not a chore. Pace yourself. Too many schools in too few days is a recipe for burnout. Try to imagine what you life will be like there, and then take notes on the experience, so it won't blend in with the next college on your list.
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