<p>Sunmachine, stuff him in. Whitman doesn’t fit every kid, but they need to see it to know. I know you’ve already been there and have a positive impression. If you can schedule an overnight visit for him, it’ll give him a better introduction. As mmaah says, the experience is about much more than the classroom.</p>
<p>mmaah, it’s really nice to hear about graduates who are out in the world, and that they stick together even after they’re done with school. After experiencing all the stress of getting into college, I’m so happy that my S is totally comfortable there. What a relief!</p>