What is the University of Iowa's acceptance rate?

The University of Iowa admits approximately 82% of applicants. Iowa is broadly accessible and welcoming to a wide range of students. Visit admissions.uiowa.edu for details.

What is the University of Iowa known for?

Iowa is home to the Iowa Writers' Workshop — the most celebrated creative writing program in the world, which has produced more Pulitzer Prize winners than any other. Iowa City is one of only two American cities designated as a UNESCO City of Literature. UI is also recognized for its strong medicine and law programs. U.S. News ranks Iowa among the top 100 public universities.

How much does it cost to attend the University of Iowa?

In-state tuition at the University of Iowa is approximately $10,000 per year. Out-of-state tuition is around $31,000. Iowa offers the National Scholars Award for high-achieving out-of-state students. Visit financialaid.uiowa.edu for the full cost of attendance.

What is Iowa City like as a college town?

Iowa City is a genuinely literary city — great writers have walked every corner of its campus, and the downtown has bookshops, music venues, and restaurants that serve a community deeply invested in culture and ideas. Kinnick Stadium's "Wave to the Kids" tradition (fans wave to children in the adjacent children's hospital at the end of the first quarter) is one of the most emotionally resonant moments in all of college sports.

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Highly recommend Amelia. She was knowledgeable, provided insights into both academic and social aspects of life at Indiana University, and was very friendly. Thanks Amelia!

Amelia OIndiana University

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Yosef was an incredible tour guide—so welcoming, warm, and genuinely inspiring. He took the time to connect with both Matthew and Luke, and made the experience truly meaningful for them. His journey and perspective gave them a new level of motivation and confidence. We are so grateful for the time he spent with us and highly recommend him to any family visiting Stanford.

Yosef AStanford University

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We had a great experience with Nicolas! He took the time to show us around the university and explained many interesting things about the campus and student life. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour really enjoyable. Thanks to him, we got a much better impression of the university. Highly recommended!

Nicolas GNew York University

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Vidhi was fun-loving, helpful, and ready to help us discover UPenn! She gave us an in-depth tour of UPenn, including buildings relevant to my intended major(s) and residential halls.

We highly recommend her to anyone wanting a fair and comprehensive overview of Penn.

Vidhi PUniversity of Pennsylvania

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Rory was such an amazing tour guide! We loved the school and also loved our time with her. This was the best way to experience UMich!

Rory PUniversity of Michigan

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Grey was fantastic and had a lot of information regarding everything on campus.

He spoke well about his personal experiences and it helped me get an idea of what my life at UGA would look like. Thank you, Grey.

Grey MUniversity of Georgia

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Angel managed to give us a good overview of a very large campus. As a transfer student he has a unique perspective on the culture of the university. Angel was really accommodating and shared his experience doing lab research as a Marine Biology major. He was very friendly and knew a lot of people on campus, so we were able to get a good sense of the community at UCSD.

Angel TUC San Diego

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Ian gave a fantastic tour of Dartmouth. He was professional, courteous, highly knowledgeable, really engaging, and had a powerful impact on my daughter. (Dartmouth now in her Top 3.) Even though my daughter's interest is in English, languages, music, and pre-law and Ian is a competitive student athlete they clicked and we had a great tour. Highly recommend. Thanks Ian

Ian SDartmouth College

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Ujala was great. She helped us understand what life at NYU is like and gave us good advice on the different majors. We highly recommend her as a guide.

Ujala CNew York University

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Annalise was an absolute pleasure. She was very passionate about the school, opportunities and the people. She made me really want to have a closer look at applying to University of South Carolina. I wish Annalise nothing but the best moving forward and I'd like to thank her for a great tour.

Annalise LUniversity of South Carolina

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Outstanding! Christian was a phenomenal tour guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough.

Christian VUniversity of Florida

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Informative, friendly, nice... who could ask for anything more!? Sonia gave us the inside scoop. She's great!

Sonia PUCLA

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Riley was absolutely fantastic! She clearly knows her way around both the campus and Auburn's traditions. She was incredibly knowledgeable and answered every question with enthusiasm and depth. On top of that, she was so kind and genuine. Just by chatting with her I can tell that she truly loves her school. Her passion for Auburn made the tour even more enjoyable and really solidified my interest in becoming part of the Auburn family.

Riley SAuburn University

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So sweet and sooo knowledgeable, she was the best!! Totally recommend

Ashley RClemson University

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Sam was a terrific, high energy guide! He asked about our interests and customized a tour for us, which included the sports facilities, his favorite studying spots, the interior of some buildings, and a classroom. Most of all, we enjoyed hearing about his academic and social experiences at Penn and how the school has helped him actualize his dreams. Thank you, Sam!!

Sam SUniversity of Pennsylvania

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Chloe was super nice and friendly! We went to the different campuses, and she answered all my questions perfectly. By the end, I felt like I really had a great picture of Cornell, so the tour was super helpful!

Chloe CCornell University

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Jocelyn was a great guide and representative of Duke. She shared all the insights of campus life, and we were truly impressed with her knowledge and hospitality. We highly recommend Jocelyn for any tours at Duke.

Jocelyn MDuke University

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My tour with Haider was exceptional. He tailored the tour to my interests and provided valuable information about the University of Florida. Throughout the tour, he provided helpful insights into academic programs, student life, campus activities, and the overall culture at UF. He addressed questions from me and my family and by the end of the tour, we felt we had a genuine sense of what life at UF is like. I look forward to applying to the school and staying in touch. Thank you!!

Haider MFlorida State University

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Seeing Auburn with Maria and through her eyes made a huge difference for us: she’s kind, welcoming, knowledgeable and highly relatable. We’ve learnt so much in just a short time. Highly recommend booking two hours if you can.

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Joshua M was excellent. We enjoyed very much the tour at Rutgers. He gave us honest and very thoughtful answers, and adapted pretty good to the prospective student’s interests. He was also very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about many topics that are important about transitioning to college life. I would highly recommend Joshua M for your tour if you have a 10th or 11th grader.

Joshua MRutgers University

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Yota was very good to relating to our high schooler. He asked good questions about their interests and then matched the strengths of UCSD to his answers. Very thoughtful tour guide. Highly recommend.

Yota IUC San Diego

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We participated in a private, two-hour campus tour of The Ohio State University, and it was an excellent experience. Our tour guide, Emily, was engaging, knowledgeable, and attentive to our family’s interests throughout the visit.

Emily guided my daughter, my wife, and me through several key areas of campus, including Thompson Library, the Rec Center, the Ohio Union, and multiple dining halls. She provided helpful insight into daily student life while also highlighting academic, social, and recreational resources available to students.

Emily HOhio State University

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Great experience! Prompt, friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Isabel asked lots of questions of my aspiring student to get to know him so she could personalize the tour a bit. Highly recommend.

Isabel DUniversity of Georgia

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Whitney catered her tour to our interests and really gave thought to what information would help us. She was very knowledgeable on a wide variety of issues and was a joy to spend the afternoon with.

Whitney WClemson University

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Matthew was very knowledgeable about all things Clemson. He was professional and kind as well. We received a tour of the business school, discussed classes, study locations, registration, internships, and clubs. We were able to view freshman dorm locations, cafeterias, and the library. We discussed the Greek system, how to meet new people coming from another state. We learned about sports including intermeural, club and school sports. We discussed attending football and other sporting events and enjoying the downtown area.

Matthew GClemson University

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Mathew is a bright extremely personable and very positive Tour Guide. She knows university of Michigan very well and he gave us a comprehensive tour of the campus. I recommend Mathew very highly.

Matthew NUniversity of Michigan

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Charlie is an excellent guide. Thoughtful, funny, honest, caring. He gave us great advice and showed us all the highlights. A real gem.

Charlie GBrown University

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Vanessa was very informative and helpful in providing her experience as a current Brown student. She was also flexible, accommodating and extremely communicative throughout the entire experience.

Vanessa TBrown University

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Matt was very personable and informative, providing great insight into what it is like to be a student at BC. He answered all of our questions in detail and I would highly recommend him to any prospective BC student who wants to understand what it would be like to be a part of BC!

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Khoa was a fantastic guide! The tour of campus was fantastic but more importantly, his advice on the application process, student life, choosing majors, "why Stanford" and writing essays were incredibly helpful. Definitely recommend him to others. My daughter’s life was totally changed by this experience and she is now motivated to apply to Stanford. Thanks again!

Khoa TStanford University

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Isabela was extremely thorough, very accommodating, and an overall joy to spend time with and tour the campus.

Isabela PUniversity of Florida

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Our experience with Diana went really well! She is an excellent tour guide and brought us to many places on the campus!

Diana-Abasi ABrown University

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Jessie was knowledgable, fun, smart, engaged and was easy to talk to. He answered all our questions and was well-versed in both the academic and student life at Tufts. I would definitely recommend touring with Jesse.

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The University of Iowa is a public research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, known for its nationally renowned writing programs, strong health sciences, and vibrant arts scene. With approximately 31,000 students, Iowa offers a comprehensive university experience with particular distinction in creative writing — the Iowa Writers' Workshop is the most prestigious MFA program in the country — as well as medicine, law, and business.

Iowa City has been designated a UNESCO City of Literature, reflecting the deep literary and artistic culture that pervades both the university and the community. Campus life includes strong Hawkeye athletics, a walkable downtown directly adjacent to campus, and an engaged, friendly student body. The university is known for producing graduates who excel in healthcare, the arts, and public service. Admissions are moderately selective, and Iowa attracts students who want a well-rounded education in one of the most culturally rich college towns in the Midwest.

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Parents→Help your child feel confident they're making the right choice Group tours→Private college tours for groups of 5 to 100+ students School partnershipsSchoolScoops helps admissions teams boost applications and yield→SchoolScoops Analytics2,847Applications+24%68%Yield Rate+12%Campus Tours1,240Video Chats876Group Tours631 Vidhi was fun-loving, helpful, and ready to help us discover UPenn! Vidhi P

Vidhi PUniversity of PennsylvaniaGrey was fantastic and had a lot of information about everything on campus. Grey M

Grey MUniversity of GeorgiaIan gave a fantastic tour. He was professional and highly knowledgeable. Ian S

Ian SDartmouth CollegeAnnalise was an absolute pleasure. She was very passionate about the school, opportunities and the people.

Annalise LUniversity of South CarolinaInformative, friendly, nice... who could ask for anything more!? Sonia gave us the inside scoop. She's great! Sonia P

Sonia PUCLAWe had a great experience with Nicolas! He took the time to show us around the university and explained many interesting things about the campus and student life.

Nicolas GNew York UniversityRory was such an amazing tour guide! We loved the school and also loved our time with her. This was the best way to experience UMich! Rory P

Rory PUniversity of MichiganSo sweet and sooo knowledgeable, she was the best!! Totally recommend

Ashley RClemson UniversityUjala was great. She helped us understand what life at NYU is like and gave us good advice on the different majors. We highly recommend her as a guide. Ujala C

Ujala CNew York UniversityOutstanding! Christian was a phenomenal tour guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough.

Christian VUniversity of FloridaAngel managed to give us a good overview of a very large campus. As a transfer student he has a unique perspective on the culture of the university. Angel T

Angel TUC San DiegoHighly recommend Amelia. She was knowledgeable, provided insights into both academic and social aspects of life at Indiana University, and was very friendly.

Amelia OIndiana UniversityChloe was super nice and friendly! We went to the different campuses, and she answered all my questions perfectly. By the end, I felt like I really had a great picture of Cornell! Chloe C

Chloe CCornell UniversityShruti was awesome! She gave my daughter and me a very thorough tour and provided lots of insights along the way. Highly recommend!

Shruti AUC BerkeleyRiley gave an amazing tour of Auburn. She was a great representative of the university and my daughter was very happy as a prospective student. Highly recommend! Riley S

Riley SAuburn UniversitySam was a terrific, high energy guide! He asked about our interests and customized a tour for us. Most of all, we enjoyed hearing about his academic and social experiences at Penn. Sam S

Sam SUniversity of PennsylvaniaYosef gave us a really nice tour around the campus, talked about the history and campus life, and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend! Yosef A

Yosef AStanford UniversityVidhi was fun-loving, helpful, and ready to help us discover UPenn! Vidhi P

Vidhi PUniversity of PennsylvaniaGrey was fantastic and had a lot of information about everything on campus. Grey M

Grey MUniversity of GeorgiaIan gave a fantastic tour. He was professional and highly knowledgeable. Ian S

Ian SDartmouth CollegeAnnalise was an absolute pleasure. She was very passionate about the school, opportunities and the people.

Annalise LUniversity of South CarolinaInformative, friendly, nice... who could ask for anything more!? Sonia gave us the inside scoop. She's great! Sonia P

Sonia PUCLAWe had a great experience with Nicolas! He took the time to show us around the university and explained many interesting things about the campus and student life.

Nicolas GNew York UniversityRory was such an amazing tour guide! We loved the school and also loved our time with her. This was the best way to experience UMich! Rory P

Rory PUniversity of MichiganSo sweet and sooo knowledgeable, she was the best!! Totally recommend

Ashley RClemson UniversityUjala was great. She helped us understand what life at NYU is like and gave us good advice on the different majors. We highly recommend her as a guide. Ujala C

Ujala CNew York UniversityOutstanding! Christian was a phenomenal tour guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough.

Christian VUniversity of FloridaAngel managed to give us a good overview of a very large campus. As a transfer student he has a unique perspective on the culture of the university. Angel T

Angel TUC San DiegoHighly recommend Amelia. She was knowledgeable, provided insights into both academic and social aspects of life at Indiana University, and was very friendly.

Chloe CCornell UniversityShruti was awesome! She gave my daughter and me a very thorough tour and provided lots of insights along the way. Highly recommend!

Shruti AUC BerkeleyRiley gave an amazing tour of Auburn. She was a great representative of the university and my daughter was very happy as a prospective student. Highly recommend! Riley S

Sam SUniversity of PennsylvaniaYosef gave us a really nice tour around the campus, talked about the history and campus life, and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend! Yosef A

Yosef AStanford UniversityVidhi was fun-loving, helpful, and ready to help us discover UPenn! Vidhi P

Vidhi PUniversity of PennsylvaniaGrey was fantastic and had a lot of information about everything on campus. Grey M

Grey MUniversity of GeorgiaIan gave a fantastic tour. He was professional and highly knowledgeable. Ian S

Ian SDartmouth CollegeAnnalise was an absolute pleasure. She was very passionate about the school, opportunities and the people.

Annalise LUniversity of South CarolinaInformative, friendly, nice... who could ask for anything more!? Sonia gave us the inside scoop. She's great! Sonia P

Sonia PUCLAWe had a great experience with Nicolas! He took the time to show us around the university and explained many interesting things about the campus and student life.

Nicolas GNew York UniversityRory was such an amazing tour guide! We loved the school and also loved our time with her. This was the best way to experience UMich! Rory P

Rory PUniversity of MichiganSo sweet and sooo knowledgeable, she was the best!! Totally recommend

Ashley RClemson UniversityUjala was great. She helped us understand what life at NYU is like and gave us good advice on the different majors. We highly recommend her as a guide. Ujala C

Ujala CNew York UniversityOutstanding! Christian was a phenomenal tour guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough.

Christian VUniversity of FloridaAngel managed to give us a good overview of a very large campus. As a transfer student he has a unique perspective on the culture of the university. Angel T

Angel TUC San DiegoHighly recommend Amelia. She was knowledgeable, provided insights into both academic and social aspects of life at Indiana University, and was very friendly.

Chloe CCornell UniversityShruti was awesome! She gave my daughter and me a very thorough tour and provided lots of insights along the way. Highly recommend!

Shruti AUC BerkeleyRiley gave an amazing tour of Auburn. She was a great representative of the university and my daughter was very happy as a prospective student. Highly recommend! Riley S

Sam SUniversity of PennsylvaniaYosef gave us a really nice tour around the campus, talked about the history and campus life, and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend! Yosef A

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Vidhi was fun-loving, helpful, and ready to help us discover UPenn! Vidhi P

Vidhi PUniversity of PennsylvaniaGrey was fantastic and had a lot of information about everything on campus. Grey M

Grey MUniversity of GeorgiaIan gave a fantastic tour. He was professional and highly knowledgeable. Ian S

Ian SDartmouth CollegeAnnalise was an absolute pleasure. She was very passionate about the school, opportunities and the people.

Annalise LUniversity of South CarolinaInformative, friendly, nice... who could ask for anything more!? Sonia gave us the inside scoop. She's great! Sonia P

Sonia PUCLAWe had a great experience with Nicolas! He took the time to show us around the university and explained many interesting things about the campus and student life.

Nicolas GNew York UniversityRory was such an amazing tour guide! We loved the school and also loved our time with her. This was the best way to experience UMich! Rory P

Rory PUniversity of MichiganSo sweet and sooo knowledgeable, she was the best!! Totally recommend

Ashley RClemson UniversityUjala was great. She helped us understand what life at NYU is like and gave us good advice on the different majors. We highly recommend her as a guide. Ujala C

Ujala CNew York UniversityOutstanding! Christian was a phenomenal tour guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough.

Christian VUniversity of FloridaAngel managed to give us a good overview of a very large campus. As a transfer student he has a unique perspective on the culture of the university. Angel T

Angel TUC San DiegoHighly recommend Amelia. She was knowledgeable, provided insights into both academic and social aspects of life at Indiana University, and was very friendly.

Chloe CCornell UniversityShruti was awesome! She gave my daughter and me a very thorough tour and provided lots of insights along the way. Highly recommend!

Shruti AUC BerkeleyRiley gave an amazing tour of Auburn. She was a great representative of the university and my daughter was very happy as a prospective student. Highly recommend! Riley S

Sam SUniversity of PennsylvaniaYosef gave us a really nice tour around the campus, talked about the history and campus life, and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend! Yosef A

Yosef AStanford UniversityVidhi was fun-loving, helpful, and ready to help us discover UPenn! Vidhi P

Vidhi PUniversity of PennsylvaniaGrey was fantastic and had a lot of information about everything on campus. Grey M

Grey MUniversity of GeorgiaIan gave a fantastic tour. He was professional and highly knowledgeable. Ian S

Ian SDartmouth CollegeAnnalise was an absolute pleasure. She was very passionate about the school, opportunities and the people.

Annalise LUniversity of South CarolinaInformative, friendly, nice... who could ask for anything more!? Sonia gave us the inside scoop. She's great! Sonia P

Sonia PUCLAWe had a great experience with Nicolas! He took the time to show us around the university and explained many interesting things about the campus and student life.

Nicolas GNew York UniversityRory was such an amazing tour guide! We loved the school and also loved our time with her. This was the best way to experience UMich! Rory P

Rory PUniversity of MichiganSo sweet and sooo knowledgeable, she was the best!! Totally recommend

Ashley RClemson UniversityUjala was great. She helped us understand what life at NYU is like and gave us good advice on the different majors. We highly recommend her as a guide. Ujala C

Ujala CNew York UniversityOutstanding! Christian was a phenomenal tour guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough.

Christian VUniversity of FloridaAngel managed to give us a good overview of a very large campus. As a transfer student he has a unique perspective on the culture of the university. Angel T

Angel TUC San DiegoHighly recommend Amelia. She was knowledgeable, provided insights into both academic and social aspects of life at Indiana University, and was very friendly.

Chloe CCornell UniversityShruti was awesome! She gave my daughter and me a very thorough tour and provided lots of insights along the way. Highly recommend!

Shruti AUC BerkeleyRiley gave an amazing tour of Auburn. She was a great representative of the university and my daughter was very happy as a prospective student. Highly recommend! Riley S

Sam SUniversity of PennsylvaniaYosef gave us a really nice tour around the campus, talked about the history and campus life, and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend! Yosef A

Yosef AStanford UniversityVidhi was fun-loving, helpful, and ready to help us discover UPenn! Vidhi P

Vidhi PUniversity of PennsylvaniaGrey was fantastic and had a lot of information about everything on campus. Grey M

Grey MUniversity of GeorgiaIan gave a fantastic tour. He was professional and highly knowledgeable. Ian S

Ian SDartmouth CollegeAnnalise was an absolute pleasure. She was very passionate about the school, opportunities and the people.

Annalise LUniversity of South CarolinaInformative, friendly, nice... who could ask for anything more!? Sonia gave us the inside scoop. She's great! Sonia P

Sonia PUCLAWe had a great experience with Nicolas! He took the time to show us around the university and explained many interesting things about the campus and student life.

Nicolas GNew York UniversityRory was such an amazing tour guide! We loved the school and also loved our time with her. This was the best way to experience UMich! Rory P

Rory PUniversity of MichiganSo sweet and sooo knowledgeable, she was the best!! Totally recommend

Ashley RClemson UniversityUjala was great. She helped us understand what life at NYU is like and gave us good advice on the different majors. We highly recommend her as a guide. Ujala C

Ujala CNew York UniversityOutstanding! Christian was a phenomenal tour guide. Incredibly personable and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough.

Christian VUniversity of FloridaAngel managed to give us a good overview of a very large campus. As a transfer student he has a unique perspective on the culture of the university. Angel T

Angel TUC San DiegoHighly recommend Amelia. She was knowledgeable, provided insights into both academic and social aspects of life at Indiana University, and was very friendly.

Chloe CCornell UniversityShruti was awesome! She gave my daughter and me a very thorough tour and provided lots of insights along the way. Highly recommend!

Shruti AUC BerkeleyRiley gave an amazing tour of Auburn. She was a great representative of the university and my daughter was very happy as a prospective student. Highly recommend! Riley S

Sam SUniversity of PennsylvaniaYosef gave us a really nice tour around the campus, talked about the history and campus life, and answered all of our questions. Definitely recommend! Yosef A

Yosef AStanford UniversityTestimonials→See why thousands of families trust and choose SchoolScoops Parents→Help your child feel confident they're making the right choice

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SchoolScoops is a marketplace that connects prospective college students with current student guides for private, one-on-one campus tours. You choose your guide and get honest, unscripted answers about life at the school.
Admissions tours are large, scripted, and led by a guide the school assigns you. SchoolScoops tours are private, one-on-one, and led by a current student you pick — so you set the pace and ask the questions that matter to you.
Choose a school, browse available student guides, and send a Tour Request to the one you'd like to tour with. Once your guide confirms availability and you complete payment, your tour is booked.
Tour pricing depends on the school, the length of the tour (1 or 2 hours), and whether you choose an in-person or virtual tour. The exact price is shown on each guide’s profile before you book.
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