Between sports, after-school jobs, clubs and homework, high school students are finding it increasingly challenging to make time to tour colleges. However, April vacation presents a wonderful opportunity for these visits: There is enough time to see schools at a distance, classes are still in session, and admissions offices have fully turned their attention to the Class of 2009.

Yet, while tour guides and admissions deans can provide a wealth of information, before you leave campus take the time to go ... more >>