One of the best ways to learn about admission to colleges and universities is to attend a National College Fair.  National Fairs are sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and coordinated by a local organizing committee in the host city.  They are free to attend and give you access to hundreds of colleges and universities from across the country.  Check out some of the upcoming spring fairs:

Buffalo National College Fair
March 23 - 24, 2010

Hartford National College Fair
April 8-9, 2010

Houston National College Fair
April 11, 2010