Colleges charging to Visit

AvonHSDad
Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:17:37 +0000

DS and I just returned from Wildcat Days, the admitted student program at Northwestern. The program was well done. Everything was based out of the main student center although other venues were used for some of the group sessions. At check-in the students received a lanyard with a temporary ID along with a basic Northwestern t-shirt and a folder full of information, schedules, maps, etc. They provided a continental breakfast during check-in and early morning tours. Following the morning sessions they split our group and half had meetings with professors from many of the major departments (we were at the Arts & Science College sessions), and the other half went back to the student center for a boxed lunch. They offered several types of sandwiches including ham, chipolte chicken, a veggie offering, plain turkey, plain chicken and an asiago roast beef. The lunch included choice of soft drinks, water, tea and coffee. There was a sandwich, pasta salad, apple or tangerine and a cookie in the box. There were more breakout type sessions in the afternoon along with the option to visit classes. During the afternoon they kept a full buffet of snacks and beverages available for students and parents. The student dinner was covered by a voucher provided to each student in their registration folder. They also included a 20% discount coupon for the book store. Parents were on their own for dinner but were provided with a brochure listing many local restaurants and attractions in Evanston.

Sorry this was a bit long but in summary, we were not charged for anything during our visit. The program was well organized and the school made a very positive impression on the kids and their parents. We are heading to another admitted student program this Friday and Saturday and I will be making a lot of comparisons.