Question 1

Is The College Visit Journal only available on Amazon.com?

Accepted Answer

No! You can also buy the book right here by visiting our 'Shop' page. The books is also available on Amazon.com, and online at Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, Powell's, Indie Bound and Bookshop - an online bookstore supporting local, independent bookstores.

Question 2

I own a shop or boutique. Where can I buy the journal to sell in my shop?

Accepted Answer

Suppliers and shop owners can find and order stock via Faire, Ingram Spark , or by reaching out directly via the contact page.

Question 3

What’s the return policy?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the return policy of the store or website in which you made your purchase. If you ordered in bulk directly through The College Visit Journal, please reach out via the contact page.

Question 4

Is The College Visit Journal available digitally?

Accepted Answer

No, it is currently only available as a physical paperback journal.

Question 5

Do you do workshops + speaking engagements?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can check out the "For Programs" page for more information about the workshops we offer. When you find one you like, let’s set up a time to talk to discuss exactly what you’re looking for!

Question 6

I work at for a school district. Are you an approved vendor?

Accepted Answer

I am a registered vendor with certain school districts in Georgia, California and Texas, along with some independent and charter schools across the U.S. Contact me to make sure I am registered with your district or school!

Question 7

Do you offer discounts for bulk orders (50+)?

Accepted Answer

Currently, we have a nonprofit rate of $14 per book, which is a $2 discount. If you are purchasing more than 1,000 journals, please reach out directly.
 
If you work at a school district, check with your procurement department to see if the district has an Amazon Business account. If so, you should be eligible for price and quantity discounts on orders placed through Amazon.

Question 8

Did you create and publish on your own or did you have a team?

Accepted Answer

I self-published The College Visit Journal: Campus Visits Demystified, but in no way was this an individual effort. I relied heavily on my own experiences, and on those of friends and family who recently went through the college visit process to come up with appropriate content. Then, I leveraged my friends and connections within high school counseling groups and higher education to validate my assumptions. If you're curious, you can read more here.

Question 9

How many colleges did you apply to? Get in to?

Accepted Answer

I applied to 7 schools and got into 5.

Question 10

You use a few illustrations in the book. Where did you get them from?

Accepted Answer

Check out the resourcessection of the Advisors + Sources page.

Question 11

Who helped you put this book together?

Accepted Answer

I had a ton of advisors and resources to help me create this book. For more details, take a look!

CAMPUS VISITS DEMYSTIFIED

the college visit journal

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