One thing she might want to do is to attend a college fair - this is where reps from a bunch of different colleges are all available to talk to prospective students at the same time. It's a great way to have a chance to talk to people who've actually attended each college, and also to talk to college reps in person about what campus life is like, and whether or not your dd's interests and career goals are a good match with specific institutions.

You'll still be hit with marketing, but fwiw, when I've volunteered as a rep for my college I've been quite candid about life at the school, amount of studying etc required, and whether or not it's a potential fit for the potential student I'm talking to. That's what our college *wants* us to do as reps.

Best wishes,

polarbear

Last edited by polarbear; 08/11/13 02:38 PM.