One of the many essential steps in developing a thoughtful college list is touring college campuses. Walking around a campus, as part of a tour or on your own, can provide an excellent sense of what a college is about. The fall and spring are ideal times to start...
Whether you are a current junior or younger, the fall and spring are ideal times to start planning college visits, particularly because school is in session. Most campus tours are run by current students who are trying to entice YOU, so these are good opportunities to...
“Our campus is layered like a cake.” This was one of the first things that was explained to my colleague, Jackie Woodson, and me on our recent tour of Bentley University. Our tour guide went on to specify that Bentley’s academics make up the first layer, which is...
Welcome guest blogger, Jackie Woodson! Jackie is a senior college counselor and essay specialist for Campus Bound. She has worked in higher education for almost her entire career, spending well over a decade in college admissions before joining Campus Bound in 2017....