Does anyone know if this is worthwhile? Assuming you can’t visit them all, is it meaningful to visit the ones they have to show you?
They usually offer East Halls or Pollock sample rooms, which are fairly representative of where you will be. It does give you the chance to see the ground floor common spaces, and it doesn’t take very long, so yes, I think it’s worth it. If you feel like you really don’t have time, there is a sample room at Findley Commons (East) you can view all on your own — sort of a cutaway room accessible to viewing without a guide.