<p>DD is invited to attend CVW in Feb. Does it make sense for M&D to tag along? The invite mentions some things geared specifically for parents. OTOH, its not for us and maybe having us there - even if we're staying in a hotel - might not give DD the true feel. Also, if we all go, we'd drive down versus DD flying - alone. I wonder if that is worth something in itself.</p>
<p>Any parents of mids have an opinion?</p>
<p>I think it really depends on whether you have any questions about the whole thing. You won’t really see your daughter once you drop her until time to pick her up. In the meantime, you can get questions answered, look around, and see ti for yourself. If this it not important toyou, then don’t go. Otherwise, go if you want. She’ll get the expeirence one way or the other.</p>
<p>Osdad,
I’m not the parent of a mid, but the parent of another candidate. My son attended one of the CVWs this fall. I went along (we drove as it isn’t that far). I’m really glad that we went. They had many meetings/tours set up for the parents as well as the candidates. Most of the tours/meetings were separate from the candidates, but there were some of the tours that they had the candidates and the families join together (although I purposely went with a different tour group than my son so that he could have “his space”). I was absolutely amazed at the facilities that they had there at USNA ( I wish I had known about the Service Academies when I was applying to colleges!) I stayed at a local hotel for the few nights that we were up there, while my son stayed at Bancroft Hall with the midshipmen. We actually stayed an extra night so that we could attend the homecoming football game. What an experience. I definitely think the CVW was worthwhile for both the candidates and the parents. If you have any questions or want to know more specific details feel free to send me a PM. Good luck.</p>
<p>mumsy’s nailed it, imo. If time, $$, candidate allow, go! There is plenty to keep one occupied, both planned and ad hoc. And as bill notes, if it’s not convenient or cost-effective, parental absence will not in any way diminish a candidate’s visit. Unless he/she gets homesick on Friday and has to see mom or go home. 
If you can, wish to go, it is of good value to be exposed to “standard time” USNA .</p>
<p>My Opinion - What does your daughter want? Does she want you to go or do this on her own? Start learning to follow her lead.</p>
<p>3 years ago my daughter was adament. She had her appointment and CVW was the final tripple check. Her thoughts were that if she was not prepared to fly cross county, figure out how to get to her hotel and then onto the yard and finally get back home by herself then she was not USNA material.</p>