Your Beauty School Tour Checklist

When you have your heart set on attending beauty school, you will learn how to become a cosmetologist, barber, or educator. Once you have your license, you can become a font of joy, beauty, and confidence for your clients who will soon grow in number and begin asking for you by name. Of course, before any of that can happen, you will first need to choose the beauty school that you want to attend.

The best way to choose a beauty school is to do your research and schedule a beauty school tour of each campus. There, you will get a hands-on opportunity to see each beauty school, talk to the instructors, and get a feel for what your future will hold depending on which school you choose. This decision will shape your future career, so it’s essential to choose wisely.

If you already have a list of finalists, it’s time to book your beauty school tours. But how should you prepare? We are here to offer a helpful beauty school tour checklist so that you can enjoy your day on each campus and learn everything you need during your short visit.

1. Prepare for Your Beauty School Tour

The first step is to set up the tours that you plan to embark on. Most communities have a selection of nearby beauty schools to choose from, and that is where you will start. Begin your journey by researching beauty schools in your area.

Remember to keep your calendar open so you don’t accidentally schedule two tours on the same day or conflict with any existing plans. You will likely be able to book your tour by contacting the admissions office of each beauty school you are considering.

Essential Questions to Ask

Program and Curriculum Questions

• How long do your programs last?
• What is the curriculum for the program I’m interested in?
• What is the program like?
• How much hands-on practice will I get?
• What are your continued learning course options?
• Do you have career assistance programs after graduation?

Financial and Tuition Questions

• How much is tuition for a full licensure course?
• What financial aid options do you offer?

Admission and Enrollment Questions

• How do I enroll in your program?
• Are there any special admissions requirements?
• What supplies will I need as a new student?

What to Bring on the Tour

When touring a beauty school for the first time, you should bring supplies to take notes along the way. A notebook and pen are traditional, but you can also take digital notes using a tablet or even your phone if you’re a quick softkey typist. You should also bring a list of prepared questions like the ones in the previous section to ask along the way. This will help you collect the most important details during your tour.

Lastly, be sure to bring a camera or prepare your phone to snap a few photographs. You can review the pictures later as you decide if the learning environment is right for you.

Touring the Facilities

The facilities should be something of great interest on your beauty school tour. You can put together a checklist of areas that you want to examine and spaces that you’ll spend a lot of time in as a student.

Snap photos and closely inspect key areas as you pass through during the tour. You can even ask for a closer look at certain areas that you are especially interested in. Here’s a quick checklist of spaces to explore:

• Classrooms
• Labs
• Training areas
• Equipment and technology in learning areas
• Public spaces like the student lounge and courtyards

Meeting with Instructors and Current Students

Speaking with the people in each beauty school can help you get a feel for the overall friendliness, culture, and quality.

• Meet instructors and department heads to discover the personalities of your future teachers. Ask them key questions and learn a little about how they teach the curriculum that is part of your future.
• Chat with some of the current students and ask them about the student experience. Explore what hands-on learning is like and if it’s fun to be a student at each beauty school.
• Ask about the learning environment and student experiences that you might soon be joining.

Understanding How To Pay For School

It’s important to understand the financial landscape of your future beauty school as well. You’ll want to ask the admissions team about things like

• Tuition and fees
• Available payment options

The answers to these questions can help you more easily fund your beauty school tuition and other fees like textbooks and supplies.

Evaluating Campus Culture and Resources

Don’t forget to check out the campus itself, and the resources supplied to students. After all, you will be spending a lot of time there, and it should be an uplifting place to learn.

• Explore the school’s culture and values, both what is written down and the attitudes that everyone shares.
• Ask about support services available for students like studios, computer labs, or recreation areas
• Find out if there are student clubs and organizations that you could join

Taking Photos and Notes

Because you brought your notebook and camera (or phone) you will be able to take plenty of photos and notes that will provide clear information long after the tour is over. This way, you can review your notes and make the best possible decision.

• Take pictures of the facilities, classrooms, and labs
• Write down your observations
• Take notes on the highlights of your tour
• Make a special note of anything that stands out
• Write down extra questions that occur to you along the way

Post-Tour Evaluation

When you get home from your beauty school tour, you will have the opportunity to reflect on what you saw and learned. Your experience will give you a clearer perspective on whether each individual school could be the right choice to start your career in beauty.

• Review how you felt and your impressions of the school
• Go over your notes and flip through the photos you took
• Talk out the next steps in your decision-making process with a good friend or close family member

Looking back, your favorite school may shine out among the others, or you can carefully choose based on which school has the most to offer.

Come Prepared for Your Beauty School Tour with Licensed By Design Beauty Academy

If you are looking for a beauty school in Woodridge IL or the surrounding area, discover your ideal learning experience with Licensed By Design Beauty Academy. Not sure which beauty school is best for you, yet? Discover what we have to offer by first booking a beauty school tour. With this checklist, you’re sure to be prepared and ready to make the best decision for you. Contact us today to book your tour or learn more about our programs.