About Guide U Tours

Guide U was born from Brooke Hadley's personal journey to find the perfect college fit. As a high school senior, Brooke and her mom set out on the time-honored tradition of campus tours that revealed a significant gap in the college visit experience.

As she traveled from campus to campus, Brooke saw a mix of tour styles. Some campuses offered the standard admissions-led tours but sometimes those tours were already fully booked. That meant wandering campuses without any real direction or information. These experiences left her with more questions than answers about student life, her intended major, popular clubs, Greek life, and where students spent their time.

However, one visit stood out. At one college, Brooke had the opportunity for a one-on-one tour with a current student. This personalized experience provided invaluable insights into campus life and helped her truly envision herself at that school. It was at this college where Brooke felt the strongest connection, ultimately influencing her decision to enroll at the University of Arizona.

This pivotal moment inspired Brooke to create Guide U. Now a junior at the University of Arizona, she's on a mission to revolutionize campus tours by offering the kind of personalized, student-led tours that made such a difference in her own college search.

Guide U connects prospective students with current undergraduates who share similar interests or majors. Our tours go beyond standard talking points, offering authentic glimpses into campus life and addressing the specific questions and concerns of visiting students and their families.

We believe that choosing a college or university is about more than just academics - it's about finding a place where you can thrive. By facilitating genuine connections between current and prospective students, Guide U helps bridge the gap between polished admissions presentations and real student experiences.

Join us at Guide U, where we're making college tours more informative, personal, impactful, and fun. Let's work together to find your perfect college home!