I've toured many colleges with my sons. I recommend visiting this one place on every campus to see if the school is the right fit.

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After perfecting that college essay and building an impressive transcript, the college tour is the next step in choosing the best school for a student's continuing education. The confetti may have exploded on the screen, but acceptance from the admissions board is not necessarily the end goal. Discovering the right fit is vital, and it can be a difficult decision.