Private schools and universities compete with each other for the best students, so it’s not surprising that many would use a virtual tour to showcase the campus, classrooms, and other facilities.

While wealthy parents could easily afford to visit any given school or university, such individuals are typically very busy people who would naturally prefer to check out schools or universities online instead of having to visit campuses in person. Some of the prestigious educational institutions that offer virtual tours include Harvard, UC of Santa Barbara and Stanford.