<p>I am really interested in UConn, UGA, and CU-Boulder, but especially UGA. From the website, there is a lot to love about it. The problem is I can't make it down there to get a college tour. I live in Philadelphia, so paying for plane/train/bus tickets to Georgia would be tough for me. I'm on the verge of applying, but I wonder if it's actually worth it if I haven't toured the college. Should I apply to colleges that I haven't toured?</p>
<p>If you are interested in it, yes. If accepted and you get the financial package you need to be able to attend, you can visit before you make a final decision. </p>
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<p>I think applying to colleges that you haven’t toured is fine (check out video tours and pictures online to get some idea), but you should definitely visit the school before you decide to attend!</p>
<p>Lots of students apply to and attend colleges they have not toured beforehand. (Even many students going to the local community college may never have stepped foot on the campus before the day they register.)</p>
<p>As noted above, if you are accepted with sufficient financial aid (if needed), and the school is a strong contender among your acceptances, you can tour then.</p>
<p>I agree with the others. Middle son is currently attending a university (not on your list) that we didn’t get a chance to visit until after he was accepted. He loves it there.</p>
<p>How much does the fact that you haven’t toured matter to you? Looking at any colleges that you have toured, how much of an impact did the tour make in how much you liked the college and how did you feel about the college before the tour?
Honestly, there was a time when most students had never set foot on a campus until move in day. I think it’s only as big of a deal as you make it. My son only visited three of the 12 schools he applied to. I seriously doubt there will be any visits after acceptances come in either. We also live in Philly and money to travel is also an issue. He did visit his ED school though.</p>
<p>Looks like I will apply to UGA and tour it if I’ve been accepted. Same thing with UConn, CU-Boulder, and I forgot to mention Rutgers-New Brunswick as well</p>
<p>Oh, doc. Looking at this list hurts my heart.</p>
<p>You’re choosing more large schools. You’ll end up in huge science classes that weed out potential med school applicants. You may or may not have access to support services to compensate for the reality that, because of your high school courses, you’ll be starting behind so many of your classmates.</p>
<p>PlEASE look at schools that will be more supportive. Not to sound like a broken record, but the HBCUs offer some great opportunities for relatively low costs. So do the Catholic colleges. Some of the Colleges That Change Lives also could offer you a lot.</p>
<p>You and your mom have struggled so hard to get this far. Please don’t blow it all now by choosing a school that will provide lots of obstacles and little support.</p>
<p>I agree with Wordworker. Plus, out-of-state publics aren’t known for generous financial aid. You’re looking at a long road and big $$$$. I recommend an in-state public, or better yet, a smaller private that offers lots of merit money. Find the pre-med section of this web site and start reading.</p>
<p>If you are really attracted by it, just try to find more related information and after all research, if you still want to apply to it, just do it. You can make a campus tour after admission to decide</p>