Carleton is located in Northfield, MN in the southeastern part of the state and about 40 miles south of the Twin cities. Carleton is a small liberal arts college with just over 2,000 undergraduates. “The character of Carleton is the blend of rigor and good humor that permeates everything we do. It fosters depth, creativity, […]

Located in Villanova, PA, a mainline suburb of Philadelphia. 6,500 undergraduates. 65% of students are Catholic. Proud of Catholic history but also open to students from all backgrounds. Undergraduates study in the School of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering or Nursing. Students apply into major for all schools except for Arts and Sciences; major is […]

Dartmouth is the smallest of the Ivies with fewer than 4,500 students, unlike other Ivies, there is a lot of focus on undergraduates (Dartmouth’s graduates schools are business, engineering and medical schools). Campus is picturesque; traditional architecture. The town of Hanover is bisected by the Appalachian trail and has restaurants and shops, but not a […]

“What separates entrepreneurs, filmmakers, artists, and scientists who keep inventing? They keep reinventing themselves. They’re not afraid to experiment: tackle a new problem, try a new skill, take on a new collaborator, work in a new culture” ADAM GRANT I read this on Adam Grant’s feed a few nights ago and it got me thinking […]

Located in Houston, TX Rice University has about 4,000 students and is about 3 miles from downtown Houston. The campus sits on 300 acres and is picturesque; tree-lined with Spanish Mediterranean architecture.. Rice has long been known for its programs in sciences and engineering, and the architecture program for undergrads is one of the best […]

Located in New Orleans, Tulane sits on 110 acres in uptown New Orleans, about 15 minutes away from the French Quarter and business districts of the city. With 6,500 undergraduates, it’s a major research university with an emphasis on community service. All undergraduates enroll in Newcomb-Tulane college, which connects academic experiences and support. The core […]

Once considered the “party school” of the UC system, UCSB is a highly rated, selective school, particularly known for its science and engineering programs. Located on 1,000 acres in Goleta, the campus might be one of the nicest you’ll ever step foot on, bordered on two sides by the Pacific Ocean. With 24,000 undergrads, it’s […]

Whitman is a small liberal arts college on 117 acres at the base of the Blue mountains in Walla Walla, Washington. (Say that 3 times fast). Walla Walla is a small town in Eastern Washington, located 4 hours from Portland and 4 hours+ from Seattle . Whitman has 1455 students, with a Pacific Northwest vibe. […]

I’ve been encouraging my students to do a few virtual tours a week given that in person visits are not happening and we all have extra time on our hands. One thing I’ll say is that pay attention to how schools handled their schools closing. Did they give students 24 hours to clear out of […]

Northwestern is located on 231 acres 12 miles north of Chicago in Evanston and runs for a mile along Lake Michigan. The campus is split into North (Tech) and South (Arts). It’s mid-sized with 8,000 students and has is preprofessional. Students talk about the work hard, play hard environment and are curious, passionate, and creative. […]