<p>@Charger78 I don’t think its too early because its a great way to relieve stress that has accumulated from waiting for results 
So, bumppp</p>
<p>We are likely going to be revisiting both Groton and Lawrenceville. I am well aware that there are significant differences between the schools that include limitations. Has anyone revisited both of these schools? Can anyone discuss their experience? Groton has a very small community which can be extremely beneficial, yet also confining. Lawreceville is big which allows for choices but is there still a sense of community and do the houses promote cliques. Is Groton much more rigorous but too intense and actually more stressful than Lawrenceville? What about the social life at each of these schools? How does it differ? And, are all of these differences (and more) apparent on revisit days? Can one discuss these issues with tour guides and other parents?</p>
<p>What will the revisit day be like? How useful can it be? What should I do and not do? How many should I go to? There are some pearls in this thread making it possible to view as a reference tool; a how-to guide in general rather than a place to post new stuff about the specific schools you’re visiting in 2013, though it’s possible to do that. Maybe we should do a companion 2013 version.</p>
<p>There is a 2013 version. Bumping for the content found in this version, however.</p>
<p>@crekson: I am a Lawrenceville student and would like to chime in on the community. The houses promote cliques in the same way that normal dorms do–kids often hang out with people in the same dorms. However, house traditions and rivalries do form tight bonds between housemates.</p>
<p>I can’t comment on the relative academic rigor. Here, course load largely depends on the courses you’re taking and the teachers teaching them. For example, my science class in the fall term was relatively easier than my some of my peers’, whose teacher covered much more in-depth material than ours, despite the fact that it was the same course.</p>
<p>@MBVLoveless. Thank you! You make a great point; both houses and dorms have the potential to promote cliques. But, there are many benefits to having a close group of friends that live with you in both situations. As to the rigor of classes, I’m sure you are right. It makes sense.</p>