Is this college trip a waste?

GolfFather
Sat, 29 Sep 2012 20:41:02 +0000

I can’t understand why it’s worth it for a junior to miss school for a college tour





I wouldn’t discount the value of visiting campuses Junior year.
Visiting campuses is a good idea for kids of any age, and gets a kid excited about his/her academic future. Plus, depending on the major and the school, applications may need to go in very early in the senior year



^^^^This!


My D is a junior. We’ve been on a couple of tours and open houses so far this year. (And plan on a few more.) We’ve both been amazed by some of the questions other families with seniors have asked at these events that indicate how far behind they seem to be in the process. ED or EA applications at some of these schools are due in a month and a day! Fall of senior year seems to me to be way too late to begin the search/visiting process.
From November 15 to the end of May every single one of my D’s days (except Sundays) are already occupied (with crew). From now until mid November is the only time we have to visit.