Colleges charging to Visit

PlentyQuestions
Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:19:56 +0000

cptofthehouse: I have to agree, the expenses of multiple visits has gotten out of hand, I can understand the colleges especialy the state U’s trying to tighten the belt with the addition of fees but some of these trips have been criminal for wasting a families resources.
One very long distance trip we made, the admissions department decided to cancel the days info session and tour because we were the only ones to register. They did give my student the interview and me a map.
Another long distance trip with an overnight visit, my student got a student interviewer and stood up by a proffessor/department head they had an appointment with. The proff did call with apologies after our plane landed.
These trips were valueless and expensive. The opportunity cost to a HS senior can not be recovered.
The idea that a student should find a college is flawed. A central clearinghouse where all stats are registered and colleges could make their offers would eliminate the “smoke & mirrors” of this process.