<p>KathieP and Countingdown: The concept is as you both imagined. Book your longest cross country (or international?) flights first (nonstops, hopefully), from home your home town and back again. Fill in the details of your actual itinerary later when your student has heard from most schools. </p>
<p>That’s my advice if cost is a factor, and you know exactly when you can leave home and when you must return. For some families, neither travel costs nor time is an issue.</p>