<p>So, my daughter has chosen her school. She scheduled a revisit day awhile back to this school. Is it ok to send the school the contract and deposit check prior to the revisit or are revisits seen as the deciding factor for kids still making a decision?? BTW, this school does individual revisit days so they will be hosting her and maybe just 1 or 2 others. And, would it be odd if we gave the school the contract in person on revisit day?</p>
<p>sorry if I am way over thinking this.</p>
<p>I am actually laughing as I have also been "overthinking’ this! LOL Our revisit is 5-6 April and the contract is due 10 April. I have been worrying about it getting there on time if we wait and was debating whether to FedEx it or hand it over in person… so: you aren’t alone! :-)</p>
<p>If you have already decided on the school, then there is no real need to go to the revisit day. The revisits are intended as a sales-job to try to convince you to accept that school’s offer of admissions over that of another school.</p>
<p>I’m sure the OP’s child is very excited to go to the revisit day. It’s a great opportunity to meet some other accepted cases (although in this case not too many) and get a better sense of the school.</p>
<p>On our revisits last year I remember a few families visiting the business offices and handing in their contracts. Don’t worry.</p>
<p>Go for the schmoozing on revisit day; enjoy it while it lasts --then patiently pony up with the cash when cash is due. That’s my plan. Life is short.</p>
<p>@GMT revisits help get a more nuanced “feel” for campus, which will contribute, hopefully, to less anxiety all around next September, and a more effective and specific shopping list.</p>
<p>Students should carefully check out what people are wearing and would it work for you?, how dorm rooms are decorated, do a lot of people have bikes? Stuff like that. Helps with planning.</p>
<p>For parents, it is very reassuring and helps to imagine where and what your child is up to during the long next year.</p>
<p>We have 99.99% decided YES. But we are going anyway. That is mostly for 2 reasons:</p>
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<li>My husband has not seen the school.</li>
<li>My daughter is a little nervous about going away. I am pretty sure the minute she meets even 1 new/fun/nice person, she will be 100% … it will be very different to visualise her life there vs. having to be on her guard during the interview.<br></li>
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<p>Reason number 2 1/2 is also to enjoy being wooed! LOL It happens to coincide with Spring Break… so it was a no-brainer to go.</p>
<p>The school my son has chosen encourages students (who have already confirmed the acceptance) to revisit and we are going. Studrents/family can feel the atmosphere of the school and the classroom before they start. So, I believe you will benefit from the revisit. Unless there is a strong conflict of missing the current schools days, why don’t you revisit?</p>
<p>Our DC met 2 kids who are among his closest friends today at revisits 2 years ago. We met their families, so at least have some sense not only of the kids, but also the larger families they come from. Well worth the time and effort.</p>
<p>Go for revisit day. We did even though she had a clear favorite. Frankly, if you can afford it, it’s a great time for you to sit in on a class, talk to some of the administrators, get a feel for what types of things she will need for her dorm, what types of clothing the students wear, etc.</p>
<p>It’s not mandatory - it is a “sales” job of sorts. On the other hand, my D also got to meet some of the girls and didn’t feel like she was entering “blind” on move-in day. My husband’s comfort level with the concept of her leaving also improved significantly once he acclimated to the campus and got to know some of the adults.</p>
<p>If it’s in the budget and something you “want” to do - go enjoy being pampered. You can give them a check while you are there, or just let them know it’s coming in the mail. Have fun!</p>
<p>I really appreciate everyones input!</p>
<p>We will have my daughter attend the revisit with her father who has not been to the school. Her step father and I had a a fantastic tour initially and this is a chance for her to help show her father around.</p>
<p>They were not contemplating not showing up since the school goes through a lot of trouble for each visit since they are pretty much planned per applicant. But, now I feel very comfortable having her father give the admin office the contract and check before they leave.</p>
<p>Thanks again!</p>