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About College Visit Diary
Helping students make informed college decisions through meaningful documentation.
Our Story
College Visit Diary was created to make the college visit experience more meaningful. We know that choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions in a student's life.
Developed by a school counselor and college admissions coach with 25+ years of experience, we understand what matters most: capturing not just facts and figures, but the personal experiences and emotions that shape your decision.
What We Offer
Turn your college visits into rich, multimedia journal entries. Record your thoughts, rate your experiences, and attach photos and videos to relive those moments.
Detailed Entries
Create detailed journal entries for each college visit with an intuitive interface.
Compare & Decide
Compare your experiences across multiple colleges to find your perfect fit.
Multimedia Capture
Add photos and videos to capture lasting memories of your visits.
Why College Visit Diary?
Comprehensive Documentation
Capture every aspect with ratings, photos, videos, and detailed notes.
Informed Decision Making
Compare colleges side-by-side to find your perfect fit.
Personal Connection
Capture emotions and experiences that matter most in your decision.
Easy to Use
Intuitive design for high school students, works on mobile and desktop.
Ready to Start?
Begin documenting your college visits today.
How to Use College Visit Diary
A simple guide to documenting and comparing your college visits.
College visits are an important part of your decision. This guide shows you how to capture and compare your experiences using College Visit Diary.
Before Your Visit
Research and Plan
Research colleges that interest you. Check their websites for tour schedules and registration.
💡 Tip: Create a new entry in the app before your visit.
Schedule Your Visit
Book your tour in advance, especially during fall and spring peak seasons.
💡 Tip: Save the date and tour guide name in your entry.
Review the Checklist
Check out the 27-item checklist in the app to know what to look for during your visit.
💡 Tip: Bookmark the checklist to reference during your tour.
During Your Visit
Dress Comfortably
Wear comfortable shoes and neat clothing. You'll be walking a lot!
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 15-30 minutes early to check in and get oriented.
Capture Your Experience
Use the app to record what you see and feel:
Take Photos & Videos
Capture campus moments and landmarks.
Rate Your Experience
Use the 5-point scales for different areas.
Complete the Checklist
Check off items as you explore.
After Your Visit
Write Your Reflections
While the visit is fresh, add your thoughts and feelings. What stood out? How did you feel?
💡 Tip: Capture your gut feelings and emotions, not just facts.
Compare & Decide
Use the Compare Colleges feature to see how this college stacks up against others you've visited.
Ready to Get Started?
Begin documenting your college visits today.