How many did you go to/ plan to go to? I’ve been invited to a number of such overnight trips in April, and was wondering about the recommended number of such visits.
With the three or so that I have been invited to now, I miss almost two weeks of school (give or take a few days). Is that unwise, and if so, how do I choose? Some schools I have never visited before, while others I have visited before and like a lot. I have also been invited to two out of the three with all expenses (travel) paid, which is the only reason that I am considering so many trips.
D has been to 3, debating whether or not to visit 2 others
We are waiting on all of the financial packages to come through and then will decide which to visit. We have already visited most of the early action schools in one way or another so what is left is the RD schools we are just hearing about now. Ask your counsellor how many excused absences you can have for college visiting. At our school, it’s 3. It kind of sucks that these visits don’t line up with school vacation week.
PS if they are paying, go! Hopefully your school will support you.
Thanks for the answers. @redpoodles Great suggestion on talking to administration-- I will be getting in touch with individual teachers soon, but you’re right about looking at school policy as well. It wouldn’t be so much of a problem if the visits weren’t almost consecutive.
Hope to hear more input!
Also, generally, how many students come with parents/family to such overnight trips? I don’t plan to do so for financial reasons, but I’m just curious since I haven’t been on any yet.