Frequently Asked Questions

General

  • Collegii offers private, student-led college tours that give prospective students and families an honest, insider look at campus life. Instead of scripted admissions tours, you’re matched with a current student guide who shares your academic interests, extracurriculars, or background.

  • A Collegii tour is private, student-led, and unscripted, offering a more authentic way to explore campus. Unlike traditional campus tours—often conducted in large groups with a set script—Collegii tours are one-on-one or small-group experiences, allowing you to avoid crowds and move at your own pace. You’re paired with a current student who shares real experiences, answers questions honestly, and tailors the tour to your interests. This personalized approach makes it easier to have meaningful conversations, explore off-the-map spaces, and truly understand what daily life on campus is like.

  • Collegii solves the problem of unclear and overly scripted college visits by giving students access to real, student-led tours that show what campus life is actually like. Instead of relying on brochures, rankings, or large group tours, students get honest insights, personalized guidance, and a clearer sense of whether a school truly fits their goals, lifestyle, and personality, helping them make more confident college decisions.

  • On a Collegii tour, you’ll see campus through the eyes of a current student. Your guide will show you where students actually spend their time, from academic buildings and residence areas to favorite study spots, dining locations, and lesser-known campus spaces. Because the tour is personalized, what you see is shaped by your interests, allowing you to experience the parts of campus that matter most to you and get a realistic feel for daily student life.

BOOK A TOUR

  • Current college students who are engaged on campus, reliable, and interested in helping others learn about college life.

  • You can apply by creating a profile through the Collegii website under the Become A Guide section.

  • At the time of your first booking, you’ll receive a link to set up your payment details. After that, payments for completed tours are deposited directly into your bank within a few days.

  • Yes. Guiding demonstrates leadership, communication skills, and mentorship experience.

  • Guides can lead tours based on their availability and demand.

  • Prospective students select guides based on shared interests, academics, or background.

Guides

BECOME A GUIDE
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  • Your Collegii guide is there to give you an honest look at campus life. Ask questions that help you decide if the school truly fits you.

    Good questions to ask:

    • What is a typical day like for you?

    • How challenging are classes here?

    • How accessible are professors?

    • Where do students actually study and hang out?

    • What do students do on weekends?

    • How easy is it to make friends?

    • What surprised you most about this school?

    • What do you like least about being here?

    • Who thrives here—and who might not?

    • Would you choose this school again?

  • We don’t have a way to guarantee that a school will count a private tour as demonstrated interest, and we’d never want that to impact a student’s admission. If demonstrated interest is important, we recommend attending an official info session with the school.

  • Your Collegii tour includes a private, student-led walkthrough of campus tailored to your interests. You’ll explore academic buildings, residence areas, dining options, and the places students actually spend time—while having open, honest conversations about daily life, academics, and campus culture. Included is an itinerary.

  • We recommend booking your Collegii tour as soon as a day or up to a month to ensure guide availability, especially during peak college visit seasons.

  • Yes. Collegii allows you to choose your student guide based on shared academic interests, extracurriculars, or background, so your tour feels personal and relevant to you.

Students

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Parents

  • Yes. Parents are required to accompany minors and are welcome to ask questions alongside their student.

  • Your mobile number and e-mail will be stored in your profile. So too will the guides. You can get in touch with each other on the day of the tour. Families can reach out through the Contact‍ ‍page on the Collegii website.

  • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled tour are non-refundable. Cancellations made with more than 24 hours’ notice are eligible for a full refund. If you are not satisfied with your tour experience, please contact us and we will work with you to provide a refund or a future tour.

  • Students receive honest insights into academics, campus culture, daily routines, and overall student life.

  • No. Collegii operates independently to provide unbiased experiences.