They can tell you which schools offer certain majors, what their admission policies are, even how many students from your school are typically accepted each year. In addition, your guidance counselor is an invaluable resource when it comes to making sure that your high school curriculum satisfies college requirements. They also take into consideration your GPA, difficulty of high school curriculum, extracurricular activities, etc. in making their decision, and students should not be discouraged from applying to a school solely because their SAT scores are not commensurate with the school's average. 2000 Edition Many schools now have their own websites where you can get more individualized information, such as admissions requirements and deadlines, degree requirements, classes offered, housing, etc. In addition, you can usually see photos of the campus, request an application, and submit any questions you may.
Schools are more than happy to send information to prospective students.
You can call, write, or e-mail schools for brochures, applications, even videos. In addition, by your senior year, you'll be inundated with unsolicited materials from colleges. Plus, looking through all the material helps you decide what you do and do not want in a school. So take the time to do your research. Remember, you are searching for your home for the next four years.