<p>We are trying to decide whether to make the trip from the east coast for the ASP this April, where my son who was accepted Early Decision already knows and is thrilled that he will be attending in the fall. Can anyone speak to what percentage of ED students attend and how much any benefits of the program would outweigh the costs in time and money? We don't want him to feel left out if he didn't attend if there is any special reason why it would be a good idea to go.</p>
<p>If he has already visited, I would skip the expense. Most ED students will not attend, so he will not be any different from the rest of them if he doesn’t go. If he has not seen the campus yet, then it could definitely increase his comfort level while getting ready for attending in the fall. Congratulations to him on his ED acceptance!</p>
<p>I agree. Though ASP was worth the expense for our East Coast son who applied RD, had only visited the campus once briefly in the summer when there were few students around, and was trying to decide where to go, and it was fun for both him and us (it was where it became clear to us that Mudd was where our son had met his tribe), I don’t think there was anything that was scheduled or happened that would make a student starting in the Fall feel like they had missed out on anything if they weren’t there.</p>
<p>Just to be contrary - I’d say if he wants to go and you can afford it, why not? It gives him a chance to meet potential classmates, feel more at home at the school and maybe learn about programs or clubs he might not know now. If he thinks it is a waste of time, then I wouldn’t send him. Also, you can write to the admissions office and see what they think of ED students attending.
Congrats! My older D attends and loves it!</p>
<p>Thanks for all the replies. We decided if he wanted to go it was worth it to meet people and start to feel settled in…and he decided YES. He had already visited last spring so already knows he loves it. I haven’t been yet so I’m looking forward to it!</p>
<p>Dear David1126 - I’m glad you decided to go too. HMC is a great place for parents, I’ve met such interesting and diverse parents at their events! Make time to see the city of Claremont too, it’s a small town, so you don’t need much time, but it is quaint, has some nice restaurants (I recommend the Back Abbey’s outdoor seating if the weather is nice) and there are some gorgeous examples of craftsman homes - check out this article if you have any interest [The</a> Eclectic Architecture of Claremont, California - Old-House Online](<a href=“http://www.oldhouseonline.com/the-eclectic-architecture-of-claremont-california/]The”>The Eclectic Architecture of Claremont, California)</p>
<p>Anyway, I hope your son has as great an experience at HMC as my daughter has had!</p>
<p>Cheers.</p>
<p>Does anyone know what the specific agenda is on Sunday the 14th and Monday the 15th? The website just seems to have general information.</p>
<p>If you go to the admitted students page they mention in the acceptance letter, click on the left side on “Admitted Student Program”. Then scroll to the bottom and there is a bar called “Schedule” that you can open up.</p>
<p>My D and I are planning to attend from the midwest. However… she does not like crowds and noise much, and I am worried that the reportedly very busy vibe of the accepted students weekend may turn her off to Mudd. 
Not sure how to deal with this, although I may offer her the choice of going back to the hotel with me for the evening instead of staying on campus.</p>