A Record For Campus Visits By A Prospective Student

TO find his perfect-fit college, Dan Shi traveled East Coast to West and crossed two borders (into Canada, for the University of Toronto, and England, for Cambridge). He visited 55 campuses and submitted 24 applications, including 22 to large engineering powerhouses. Excessive? Indeed. Counselors recommend six to eight applications, and just 5 percent of college-bound students submit more than 12. Read more at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/education/edlife/student-visits-55-campuses-to-find-perfect-fit.html?_r=1&emc=tnt&tntemail1=y