We were contacted by email/phone by a current school parent at one of our schools to answer any questions we have about the school. I was also asked a few questions. Is this conversation likely to be part of the admissions file? I assumed so and treated it as such, but am curious…
I’d file it under “it is was it is” and treat it as an opportunity to ask questions of a current parent. I’d read nothing else into it. While it might vary by school, my understanding is that it is not a part of the file, and if it is for any school, it will be general. Don’t overthink.
I made a few of these calls for Mercersburg. I was only asked for minimal feedback from the school. They are mainly a friendly outreach.
I made outreach calls for Choate. One parent absolutely wanted BS for all the wrong reasons and would be a train wreck for the school. The call lasted over an hour and made me sad for the kid. I wrote up a detailed report and had a pointed conversation with the call coordinator. The child was not admitted, but who’s to say why.
@twinsmama is correct, though; they are mainly a friendly outreach.
When my son was applying to Mercersburg @twinsmama called me! Then I discovered CC and found her on here 
@dramakid2 - that’s funny! What a small world!
@ChoatieMom - hopefully this call had a better outcome!
And, btw, I had mixed feelings about my report. I thought it would be great for the kid to get out of that household. I’m sure Choate didn’t need my input to make a decision.
I made calls for my kids’ day prep and gave a few tours. No emphasis on feedback. In this case, the effort was a gesture of openness, not some qualifier. DH and I made these calls for the college, too (admitted kids, before May 1.) Feedback was only to cofirm the call and note any unusual questions that needed a callback from admissions.
I suspect it is merely a recruiting tool the school uses to reach out to prospective students (and their parents who will be writing the checks!). Remember schools are also trying to attract students.
I hope I get calls from some of you when the time comes!!!
SMS has a similar approach, only they have parents in the admissions parlor on interview days to answer questions. On Parent weekend, I helped with this and offered my contact info should parents have any additional questions later.
I do these as well (I don’t think you’re on my current list, @busymommyof4) , and we are asked only to report back that a) contact was made, and b) if the family seems interested in the school. The questions they ask you are only suggestions the AO gives us to help start convo. Ask anything you want. Some families have said “we’re good, thanks”, and some have initiated a relationship of back and forth that lasted throughout the admission cycle and then through the first weeks of school. It is fun when I can meet those families at Family Weekend!
@hellomaisy - thank you! Hopefully we will get good news in March and I will have another chance to meet you!
I’ve made calls for a day school. Admissions wants to know if there are questions they should answer directly or reach out for any reason. Otherwise it is just an opportunity to talk to a current parent about the school.