Living in the Baltimore/Washington/Annapolis area, we have dozens of schools within a day’s drive. Most schools offer tours daily; go to the school’s website and find the “visit” tab to set up a tour.

Parents, some of my best memories with my daughter, who has now graduated from Elon University in North Carolina, are of visiting colleges in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.

Visiting a College Is the Best Way to Evaluate How It “Feels” to You