<p>We found that the admitted students days were generally more helpful than just trying to arrange similar activities on our own. It isn’t all that easy to coordinate everything. We also found that there wasn’t too much “dog and pony” but rather very informative presentations totaling about 2 hours (parents invited) and then the rest of the time was divided into their major areas with classes, students, smaller info sessions all this was for students only, no parents. Some had overnights in dorms also. The parents were given info sessions on things like safety, financial aid, etc. without the students.</p>
<p>I agree with you mathmomvt that your scenario is the best one but I also agree with amtc, that at this point we just don’t have time (or energy/ambition) for all that coordination. One college, Drexel, has offered a few different options for re-visits and I like that too.</p>
<p>My husband and son just returned from the Admitted Students’ Day at the U. that is his first choice. We wanted him to go to his second choice one as well next month but based on the experience they both had there (this is their 3rd visit…1st was tour etc, second was an overnight, now this) he’s really sure that he wants to go. He llked seeing the other prospective students and talked to them about what other schools they were considering, etc. Good perspective for him.</p>
<p>One advantage of the “official” event is that the student will have a chance to see alot of his/her fellow admitted students, and possibly exchange email addresses with a few, or friend each other on facebook. This can make Orientation a little less traumatic, if they have at least one familiar face to latch onto.</p>