<p>Depends on the kids, I think. My D & her best friend went on a couple college visits together. One of them, I think my D might have liked better but best friend was super un-enthused about it, and VERY openly negative—so I think that school didn’t get the shot it might have had D & I been on our own. Even though my D is pretty independent, I know it was an influence that I wish hadn’t been in the mix. I make a point of NOT voicing opinions on college visits, and letting D come to own conclusions. </p>
<p>I didn’t know that friend was so opposed to the idea of this school before we went to visit. It was a state school with a great honors program and a good fit in so many ways… but friend was all about prestige, not at all being realistic that her family and our family did not have unlimited funds. To friend this school was not worthy, and it colored the visit, definitely!</p>
<p>So–I would use caution.</p>