Hit the road.
You can learn a lot about a school on its website or by flipping through a brochure, but there's nothing like actually walking the campus and seeing it for yourself. Even if you spend an entire day and night on campus, you'll still be pressed for time, so choose your activities wisely. Don't focus too much on any one area — try to balance your time between exploring academic, athletic and student life opportunities around campus.
Most colleges offer guided campus tours throughout the year, so check with the admissions office to make an appointment. Here you'll find our Campus Visits Checklist so you can arrive ready to take in the experience. To get more information straight from the school, use our College Compass Tool to narrow down your choices and explore more.
