EW! Presents: College Tours at the click of a mouse

It can be hard to tell if you'll like a college based on it's view book or website. Choosing the right college isn't like choosing a pair of socks; for one thing, if you don't like the pair you've chosen, it's pretty easy to choose a new pair (unless you only have one pair in which case you might want to consider investing in a second, third, fourth, and fifth because if you're wearing the same pair of socks every day they aren't going to last for very long) and for another thing, the socks you choose don't usually have a profound impact on the course of the rest of your life (I'm not saying never). Some students apply to a school, are accepted, and enroll without ever having stepped foot on campus (maybe they didn't have any socks?). While this may work out well for some, it can be risky, especially if you've chosen a school far from home. The point is, choosing the right college for you is a big decision and not one that should be made without seeing it first.

Unfortunately, time and money have often stood in the way of college visits. UNTIL TODAY. (Carmen Sandiego, anyone?)

Now you can explore college campuses across the country from the comfort of your couch! (If your couch happens to be in front of a computer.)

The college application process can become time-consuming and pricey--some students apply to a dozen or so schools (just think: that's at least one essay for each school AND an application fee*) sight unseen. With youniversitytv, save time and money by taking a virtual tour of a school before you decide to apply!

But you don't have to take my word for it! Check it out for yourself:
http://www.youniversitytv.com/

*Don't let that keep you from applying to college! With the Common Application, you can apply to several colleges with one form, thus saving time. With Fee Waivers, you may qualify to apply for free based on family income, thus saving money.