<p>Goblue, visiting the campus was just one a several items I listed. And we, unfortunately, had to borrow the money for the trip. But I, as a parent, could not send my D across country to a school she had never been to in person first. Her friend in the class ahead of her went to Cornell U. this year without visiting it first and we simply could not understand how you can do that.</p>
<p>We are glad we made the trip. We learned a lot about the schools. She really liked Georgetown prior to our trip. It was clear after our day there that it was not the right fit. I fell in love with the school I went to when I visited it in the fall of my senior year. It was our hope that our D would have the same experience on her visits and she did. It was at W&L.</p>
<p>I hope you are able to find a college that feels like home to you. Because it will be your home for 4 years. Hopefully, you will love the place. If you feel like, meh, it’s OK, then you will likely have a, meh, just OK experience.</p>