College tours have always been one of the best ways to learn if a school is right for you.

Whether your season is coming to an end or if your season is beginning, you need to participate in college visits.

Visiting colleges does not have to be elaborate or too far from your home.

Your family could visit local universities to get an idea of what a large campus looks like, a smaller campus, a campus that’s ruled within an “urban” area or a “suburban” area, and get a sense of what you are looking for.

Now, you can take part in 855 virtual college tours on your phone or computer and even ask questions. According to PrepScholar, virtual college tours should be scheduled in advance with the college, and you can expect them to last about an hour. Four tips they suggest to get the most out of a virtual college tour:

Prepare ahead of time
Know they are showing you the Best parts
Research other ways to learn about the school, and
Consider if you want to visit in-person.

Performing your due diligence will help you narrow down your college list. So whether your season is ending or just beginning, you can visit your colleges of interest from the palm of your hand.