Tagged: "college visit"

October 10, 2011

Tulane University-For Students Who Enjoy Giving Back To Their Community

A university dedicated to giving back to their community

August 30, 2011

Planning a Fall College Visit? Consider Attending an Open House!

Registration for many college fall open houses are available now! Consider the advantages of attending a full day on campus instead of simply a tour and information session.

June 23, 2011

Campus Visits–Don’t Mind the Weather

Bad weather can affect our moods. But it should not affect our visit to a college. A campus visit is a time to learn about the people--and to ignore the weather.

June 18, 2010

More Virtual Campus Tours

What to visit a college campus without leaving home? Read on..

August 21, 2009

How to Visit a College Campus From Home

So summer is over and you did not have a chance to visit all of the colleges on your list.  Don’t worry, now you can visit campuses without ever leaving the comforts of home.  Here are few virtual campus tour sites to check out: www.campustours.com:  On this site you can search for schools alphabetically or [...]

May 11, 2009

Visiting College Campuses: A Tour Guide Shares Tips

Sometimes campus tour guides go above and beyond.  While on the University of Alabama campus recently, I was treated to a private tour by a polite, knowledgeable, and good humored young gentleman.  He gave me the grand tour, and fielded my penetrating questions very well.  So I asked him whether he thought it would be [...]

October 20, 2008

When Is the Best Time to Visit a College Campus?

A parent of a senior asked me the other day about college visits.  When is the best time to visit? The answer is, “from whose perspective?” There are two different reasons for visiting college.  The first is the student’s need to get an idea of what life would be like on that campus.  Students often [...]

October 16, 2008

Hermione Granger's College Search: From Hogwarts to the Ivy League?

Actress Emma Watson is embarking on a new adventure:  the college search.  Apparently she is considering a liberal arts degree from one of the Ivies.  She was spotted this week visiting Yale University, Harvard University, and Brown University. While it was difficult for her to maintain a low profile amid the throngs of Harry Potter [...]