I've toured many colleges with my sons. I recommend visiting this one place on every campus to see if the school is the right fit.

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• I have two sons, and we have toured many colleges together.
• We learned that visiting the dining hall is the best way to see if a kid will fit in on campus.
• When my son sat down at a table and connected with students, I knew he found his school.

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