If there are too many schools to see, try to take advantage of the offer of the high school’s organized trips. Counselors and teachers will escort students on bus trips to several schools, either a long day trip or one or two nights. If parents don’t have time or a way to do the trips themselves, the student should go with their classmates. If the high school doesn’t have plans, get the PTA to petition to organize some trips. Also consider paying more than the cost of the trip as a contribution towards a ticket for a classmate whose family can’t afford the full price. The reward is seeing a child go on the trip, find their best fit college and go on to have a career that brings in a higher income. They’ll pay it forward when it’s their turn…