<p>My ds didn’t do Taste of Carleton because it was the same weekend as another LAC’s fly-in, and he chose to visit there. The important thing is he ended up choosing Carleton for college. :)</p>
<p>I’d say the Arb is a must. I love the downtown area. I would imagine that they keep them pretty busy so I’m not sure there is time to explore too much on your own. I agree that Northfield is tiny, but I found it totally charming. I didn’t visit until we went the last week of April when he was still trying to decide between it and an in-state school. I loved it and was hoping he did, too (this was his second visit). Thankfully, he had a great overnight. Dh didn’t see it until move-in freshman year, and ds2 didn’t get to see his brother’s school until move-in sophomore year.</p>
<p>My guess is that because it’s Halloween weekend there may be more partying than usual so don’t let that be too much of a turnoff (assuming that might be a turnoff and not a plus!).</p>
<p>Don’t worry about the flying solo. She’ll be doing it this time next year. That flight to the other LAC was the first time ds had flown solo, and there was a delayed flight, so then a flight change and a missed connection. I was a basket case, but he survived and now it’s all old hat.</p>
<p>Good luck to her! Let us know how she likes it.</p>