Alexa How International Students Can Research Without Visiting | Alexa Flash Briefing Written by College Coach Guest Authoron January 21st, 2020 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach There’s no doubt about it: If international students have the time and ability to visit campuses in the U.S., do it! But that certainly isn’t always a realistic option. So, for those students just too far away to visit prospective colleges—here are five essential steps to take to make sure you pick the right colleges for you: Take a virtual tour. Look into the international student services office. Chat with a college student ambassador. Chat with former students from your high school. DON’T rely on rankings. Learn more about how international students can research colleges when they can’t visit on the College Coach Insider blog at blog.getintocollege.com. Related Resources Read | Posted on June 17th, 2021 Paying for College in the US | Alexa Flash Briefing Read | Posted on June 16th, 2021 What are Satellite Campuses? | Alexa Flash Briefing Read | Posted on June 15th, 2021 Value of a Summer Job | Alexa Flash Briefing