It's time to rethink college tours
Traditional college tours often feel impersonal and generic. It’s easy to feel lost on a large group tour where you’re just another face in the crowd. The school assigns you a tour guide, and everyone gets the same scripted tour.
Is that really the best way to find out if a school is right for you—and make one of the biggest decisions of your life?
SchoolScoops is the smarter, more personal way to tour colleges
Private and personalized college tours
With traditional campus tours, you’re just a number in a big group, making it hard to ask the questions that matter most. With SchoolScoops’ 1-on-1 college tours and virtual campus visits, you can ask all the questions that are important to you and get real, unfiltered answers from current students.
Choose your own tour guide
On a typical college tour, the school assigns you a tour guide. SchoolScoops lets you pick your own tour guide who matches your academic interests, hobbies, and personality. You'll get authentic insights and advice from someone who truly gets you.
No scripts, just scoops
Traditional campus tours are essentially a sales pitch—the guide works for the school and their job is to show you the highlights. SchoolScoops tour guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just genuine advice and insights into college life to help you determine if the school is a good fit.
Find the school for you
Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a huge investment. SchoolScoops private campus tours go beyond the basics and the brochure to help you make a confident, well-informed college decision.
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Parents, peace of mind starts here
Sending your child to college is exciting—but stressful. It’s a huge investment, and you want to be sure they’ll thrive. But how can you know if a school is truly the right fit for them?
With SchoolScoops, you and your child get a private, student-led campus tour led by a current college student they choose. No scripts or brochures—just real insights from a student living the college experience every day.
Help you child see what colleges are really like beyond the admissions pitch—and feel confident your child is making the right choice.
Your questions, answered
What is SchoolScoops?
SchoolScoops connects future college students with current students for private campus tours and virtual college tours via video chat. This 1-on-1 approach offers you a personalized, authentic, and unbiased perspective on colleges. Our guides are here to give you the inside scoop to help you find the school that fits you best.
Is SchoolScoops affiliated with or endorsed by any of the schools listed?
No, SchoolScoops operates as an independent platform and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any college or university listed on the site.
SchoolScoops tour guides don't work for their schools — they’re students sharing their own personal experiences and stories, giving you an authentic lens into campus life. On SchoolScoops, you can choose your own guide—someone with a similar background, interests, and perspective you can relate to. They’ll tailor your tour to what matters most to you and answer your personal questions.
How are SchoolScoops tours different than traditional college tours?
Traditional college tours are essentially a sales pitch—you’re just a number in a big group, and everyone gets the same scripted, cookie-cutter tour.
SchoolScoops tours and video chats are private, personalized and unscripted. You'll get the unfiltered inside scoop on the school. SchoolScoops guides don't work for their school so they're not trying to sell you on it. Instead, they offer genuine insights from their own experiences. Choose a guide with similar academic interests, hobbies, and personality traits. Get candid answers to the personal questions you wouldn't ask on a group tour. Your guide will tailor your tour based on your interests and answer your specific questions—whether it’s about dorm life, class sizes, or social dynamics. This personalized approach provides a more honest, insider perspective to help you decide if the school is truly the right fit for you.
Traditional tours cover the basics, but they can't show you everything you want to see. On a SchoolScoops tour your guide will show you the parts of campus that are important to you. Choosing where to go to college is a major decision and a big investment. Get the inside scoop and make a well-informed choice.
Why should I book a SchoolScoops tour?
SchoolScoops private campus tours and video chats offer personalized insights tailored to your needs. Choose a student guide with similar interests and get candid answers to your questions. Unlike traditional tours, SchoolScoops guides don’t work for their school, so there’s no sales pitch—just genuine advice to help you find the school that fits you best.
Where does my tour start?
For campus tours, meet your guide on campus at the location in your confirmation. For virtual college visits, join via the Google Meet link provided.
Can my parents or siblings join my tour?
Yes—parents and siblings are welcome on your campus tour or virtual college visit.
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