BALTIMORE, Md., Aug. 5 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release:

A Window to the College Experience

If you want to know what life might be like at a particular college, a campus tour should be on your to-do list.

You'll get to standing in a classroom, meet staff who will become your support system, and pass through the spots where you'll study, have lunch or hang out with friends.

Whether you've already accepted and want a feel for the community, or you're still weighing which college you'll attend, a tour is an invaluable window into the future.

"A website or brochure can tell you facts, but it can't tell you how it feels to be there," said Amadou Bah, an admission counselor at The University of Baltimore and a...