<p>I am glad to hear from everyone that this is the major undertaking and complex time management problem I feel that it is!! I am relieved.
writestuff… wow, that was quite a trip! Yes, money is a consideration but we are fortunate to be smack in the middle of a lot of the schools. We can do quite a few day trips. And I drive a Prius! Now that I have a plan too and know what is needed I will try and save hotel points etc for the next year and a half and maybe I can get a few free nights here and there. All in all though, I am estimating that I need 6 grand for all the app fees and travel. (We still need to go to Chicago and see 3 schools there sometime in the next 6 months)
My D will miss 6 days of school for this over four weeks. Manageable. Her course load next year will be lighter too. We loaded up this year. I am more concerned about the school musical… as a senior she will have a lead.
oh well, somehow it will get done!</p>