@momofgingers , colleges understand that not everyone can visit a school. He can demonstrate interest by meeting a regional rep, requesting an interview, signing up for emails, and contacting admissions about specific questions. U of Rochester is a GREAT school with very intelligent students. It was one of the most diverse colleges we saw, in terms of all different types of people, from preppy to hipster to nerd to regular kids. It is a school without a big party culture for serious students who want to learn. It does have Greek life, which is not dominant. Partying happens, but isn’t emphasized. He should consider it.