College Tours + Apps

College Fairs and Local Visits

Ready to take the next step? Explore campuses virtually or in-person, and get expert tips on crafting standout college applications that highlight your unique strengths.

Attend college fairs which often take place in the fall at your school or in your area.

Sign-up for college campus and college representative visits hosted by your school. Many colleges from all over the United States visit Teton County high schools - in person or by Zoom. Talk to your school counselor to get the calendar.

How to Visit a College for a Tour

How Do I Visit a College? What Are the protocols?

5 Tips for Your Next College Visit Visiting a college, virtually or in-person, is a key step to take when determining which college is a good fit for you. Discover a few tips to help you plan your next college visit in this video.

10 Questions to Ask When Visiting Colleges This worksheet is designed to help you identify the level of support available to students with learning differences and identify their rates of success in this environment.

Virtual Tours

If you can’t make it to campus, that’s OK. Colleges share plenty of information about their school virtually. Start here:

CampusTours.com

Virtual Tours

University of Wyoming

Idaho State University

BYU Idaho Rexburg

Montana State University

University of Montana

Check out a college website and navigate through the following:

Look at the Academics page. What are three majors they offer that are interesting to you?
Go deeper: Look at each major’s website. Find the list of classes they require - which ones are exciting to you?
Look at the Student Life page. What extracurricular activity would you do for fun?
Find the Housing page (sometimes it is called Residential Life). Which dorm looks most appealing to you?
What do you think will be challenging about college? How does this college offer to support you with that?
Take their Virtual Tour.
Find the schedule for Virtual Information Sessions on the Admissions page. Sign up for one!
Add your name and email address to the college’s email list through the Admissions page.

USE OTHER RESOURCES:

Does the school have an Instagram or TikTok account? (Probably!) Follow them for a more informal view of the school.
The College Tour is a TV series that showcases colleges through the life of a student.

Applications and Essays

Applying to college is an exciting milestone, but the process can feel overwhelming. With our resources, you’ll be ready to showcase your strengths and make a strong impression on admissions committees.

Free College Search Tool Not sure what college or career school might be right for you? Learn about steps you can take to research possible colleges or career schools.

Wyoming Community College Commission A network of public community colleges. It aims to provide coordination, advocacy, funding and accountability for the Community College System on behalf of the State of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Application

Central Wyoming College Application

The Common Application is used by over 700 colleges and universities and simplifies applying to multiple colleges with a single platform. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about using the Common App, including tips for students, tips for parents, and essay prompts.

Common App Ready A complete toolkit of tips and best practices designed to help you complete your applications successfully and on time.

Plan for college It’s never too early — or too late — to start planning. Our college planning tools will guide you through every step of the college application and admissions process.

Your Guide to the Common Application The Common App allows you to submit applications to multiple colleges and universities by completing one online form. More than 700 colleges accept the Common App.

Essay Prompts Tips on how to approach the essay.

JHHS Guide To Answer Most Questions Answers to frequently asked questions as students fill out the Common App.

Your college essay is your chance to stand out and tell your story. These resources will help you craft compelling essays that capture your unique voice and experiences. From brainstorming ideas to perfecting your final draft, these tips will help to ensure that your essay leaves a lasting impression on admissions officers.

Tips for Writing Those Pesky Essays A college admissions or scholarship essay should be personal, intriguing, well-written and ERROR FREE. It should have a focus and be specific. It should make you stand out from other applicants.

Examples from Johns Hopkins In each of these essays, students were able to share stories from their everyday lives to reveal something about their character, values, and life that aligned with the culture and values at Hopkins.

Applications and Essays

Applying to college is an exciting milestone, but the process can feel overwhelming. With our resources, you’ll be ready to showcase your strengths and make a strong impression on admissions committees.

Free College Search Tool Not sure what college or career school might be right for you? Learn about steps you can take to research possible colleges or career schools.

Wyoming Community College Commission A network of public community colleges. It aims to provide coordination, advocacy, funding and accountability for the Community College System on behalf of the State of Wyoming.

University of Wyoming Application

Central Wyoming College Application

The Common Application is used by over 700 colleges and universities and simplifies applying to multiple colleges with a single platform. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about using the Common App, including tips for students, tips for parents, and essay prompts.

Common App Ready A complete toolkit of tips and best practices designed to help you complete your applications successfully and on time.

Plan for college It’s never too early — or too late — to start planning. Our college planning tools will guide you through every step of the college application and admissions process.

Your Guide to the Common Application The Common App allows you to submit applications to multiple colleges and universities by completing one online form. More than 700 colleges accept the Common App.

Essay Prompts Tips on how to approach the essay.

JHHS Guide To Answer Most Questions Answers to frequently asked questions as students fill out the Common App.

Your college essay is your chance to stand out and tell your story. These resources will help you craft compelling essays that capture your unique voice and experiences. From brainstorming ideas to perfecting your final draft, these tips will help to ensure that your essay leaves a lasting impression on admissions officers.

Tips for Writing Those Pesky Essays A college admissions or scholarship essay should be personal, intriguing, well-written and ERROR FREE. It should have a focus and be specific. It should make you stand out from other applicants.

Examples from Johns Hopkins In each of these essays, students were able to share stories from their everyday lives to reveal something about their character, values, and life that aligned with the culture and values at Hopkins.

Glossary of Terms

Academic Fit

Academic Fit: what area of study you would like to major in and what type of learning environment is best for you - large classes versus small, online versus in person, etc.

Major

Major: an academic area you specialize in usually comprised of a group of courses required to receive a college degree College

Admissions

Admissions: the process of applying for entrance to institutions of higher education.

College Admissions Requirements

College Admissions Requirements: minimum academic standards and additional paperwork required for admission to an institution of higher education (these requirements vary by school).