Experience college life through virtual campus tours with real students
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Virtual chats, real answers
Skip the glossy brochures—chat one-on-one with real college students through SchoolScoops virtual tours. Explore dorms, dining, and campus life from your laptop.
What are SchoolScoops virtual chats?
SchoolScoops video chats are NOT the typical virtual tours of colleges you see online. Instead of scripted guides or prerecorded videos, you’ll have a genuine conversation with a real student currently attending that school.
These are personalized online college tours where you set the agenda. Ask about academics, social life, or what it’s really like to find your place on campus - and get honest answers from someone who’s living it.
Why choose virtual chats over traditional campus visits?
Save time and money
Traditional college tours can mean flights, hotels, and days away from work or school. With SchoolScoops virtual campus tours, you get authentic insights without spending thousands or rearranging your schedule.
Get honest, unfiltered insights
You’ll hear the real story from current students - not scripted admissions staff. Our chats provide unfiltered perspectives about college life, classes, and culture, helping you make smarter decisions.
Explore more colleges, effortlessly
Why visit one campus when you can explore many? With colleges offering virtual tours through SchoolScoops, you can chat with students from multiple schools in just one weekend.
Personalized advice, real conversations
Your virtual college tour is 100% personalized. Whether you care about academic rigor, social life, or mental health support, you can steer the conversation to your priorities.
1. Choose a college
Browse our list of colleges with virtual tours and pick a school you’re curious about.
2. Choose your guide
Head to our Browse Guides page to explore real students from that college. Read their bios, interests, and majors - then pick the guide who feels like the best fit for you.
3. Book a chat
Schedule your session at a time that fits your calendar - mornings, evenings, or weekends.
Why students and parents love SchoolScoops
A SchoolScoops virtual tour gives students authentic, peer-level advice, helps them explore more schools in less time, and builds confidence in their college choices, while parents can ask practical questions directly to real students, save on travel costs, and support their child’s search with accurate, firsthand insights.
With SchoolScoops, you don’t just watch a virtual college tour - you experience it through the eyes of real students. Get answers to your biggest questions and find the right college fit without ever stepping on a plane.
Your virtual college tour questions, answered
How is a SchoolScoops chat different from a regular virtual campus tour?
Typical virtual tours of colleges are prerecorded or guided by admissions staff. SchoolScoops connects you directly with current students for authentic, private conversations - no scripts, no filters.
Can I choose which student I talk to?
Yes! You can select a student based on their major, extracurriculars, or background to make sure you’re chatting with someone relatable and relevant.
Are these video chats live?
Yes - every session is a live, 1-on-1 video chat, not a recording. Ask follow-ups and dive deeper on the topics that matter to you.
How long does a virtual college chat last?
Most chats last 1 to 2 hours, depending on how many questions you have.
Can parents join the call?
Yes, parents can participate or schedule separate chats to ask about safety, academics, and campus culture from their own perspective.
Which colleges are available for an online tour?
We’re expanding fast! You’ll find a growing list of colleges with virtual tours available to explore - from large universities to small liberal arts schools.
How do I prepare for my video chat?
Come with a few questions or topics you’re curious about - like dorm life, workload, or social scene. No formal prep needed.
What does it cost?
Our online college tours are priced affordably to make authentic college insights accessible to everyone - usually a fraction of what a physical campus visit would cost.
Is my information private?
Yes. All chats are private and secure. Your personal information is never shared publicly or used for marketing purposes.
Can I book more than one chat?
Definitely. Many students schedule multiple virtual college tours to compare schools and get a feel for each campus culture.