@ChoatieMom I second @PhotographerMom 's vehement NO! @dramakid2 I had to read the thread again and giggled the whole way through…it then became the topic over dinner!!! :))
@SevenDad, thanks so much for the link - we are using it for our visits!!!
Good luck to everyone at Revisit Day…most of all, have fun!! We loved revisit day last year!!! DS is excited about being a revisit rep and his first paired candidate!!! I can’t wait to hear about everyone’s impressions!
One last thought from me on this…I suggest refraining from asking any Seniors you encounter where they are going to college. Some may not know or may not have gotten the results they wanted…and asking them puts them in an awkward situation (especially if they are among friends who are happy with their results/know where they are going).
Best wishes to students and their families this last weekend of Revisits. Last year’s posts @ the revisits were helpful, so hoping we can share our insights for those following us on the path. Drive safely and bring your phone chargers :D/ 
One last bit of advice and/or a request to parents…please don’t take up all the time with faculty during “meet & greet” or class visits discussing your child’s needs or philosophical differences about how to teach Humanities or other courses. My child missed out on seeing scheduled classes because teachers were tied up with parents…students-parents are on tight schedules to visit classrooms. There may be a long line of students behind you who may actually want to just say “hi” to a prospective teacher.
Interesting observation: We have met a large number of parents this week who claim they are still deciding about sending their kid to BS - trying to figure out if “junior” actually wants to leave home or attend local high school. REALLY??? That is what a 10 Schools event is for and what College Confidential is for…while waiting to have our kiddo say “hi” to a robotics teacher, we actually heard the mom in front of us asking him if he thinks their relationship will change once their son goes away to ABC school.
Also, if you see a middle -aged man whose head explodes, that is my DH!
Oh no…keep it together, Golfdad! I think I’m glad DH only went to orientation…lol
I know revisits are almost over, but for future applicants that find this thread…one word of advice–do not be late to revisit day! These students you’ve been paired up with have their regular classes (some may even have quizzes) while you are visiting. They are still getting graded for these classes, having to take notes, participate, etc. If you are late, they still have to wait for you and miss the parts of class that continue on without your presence. It can put added stress on your student and just starts the day off poorly, in general.
Chimneykid2 told me tonight that her room has been chosen for revisit tours…I am considering sending non-disclosure agreements to all touring families. X_X
@chemmchimney I think DSs dorm must have a “staged” room, like you used to see at apartment complexes. He says he has one of the cleanest rooms in the dorm and the entire family was absolutely disgusted by it.
Here is a nice story that is a good lesson for any lurking AOs out there…Earlier in the week we visited the top choice most “elite” school. I’ve already commented on the frosty reception - administration, AO’s, faculty were huddled with legacies, alums, and each other. It felt a lot like an alumni event, there were so many of them. It was worse than “Rush” scene from Animal House. They seemed to avoid speaking with new families/kids. The students were more polite and welcoming than the adults representing the school. Kiddo left campus saying . “Mom, I felt like they were surprised to see us - like they made a mistake and should have rejected me”. The kiddo felt rejected during the Revisit. The Head of the school (who is fairly well known) made no effort to introduce himself to unhooked families or identified new students. Actually walked away from engaging. Strange that he didn’t participate in faculty panel discussion. Maybe he is just shy? We were repeatedly told as a group of parents/kids that more people showed up to Revisit than expected. We had RSVP’d on March 10th for Revisit and know they had our materials. As parents and students we were led in large groups to various classrooms to hear teacher presentations - but there was a school mix-up and had to switch classes, we were told to leave the rooms, wandering. My kiddo’s group had the same experience - they saw one “class” without current students, but an entertaining teacher session. In the end, the students at that school were polite, enthusiastic, engaging, and the real selling point. Advice to adults at Hogwarts: Learn from your students.
The next day, we visited another school…very different vibe from the adults. They were positive, warm, and engaging. The Head of School gave a warm welcome and handshake to my kiddo. Actually spoke with kiddo for a few minutes. The AO’s greeted us throughout the day and introduced us to several kids with similar interests to kiddo. Had SMALL classroom experiences with current students - not just brief presentations. Great student led panels on college planning and sports. Having that Head of School and faculty spend time (just briefly) with us really made a difference. As the AD said at the school to us parents “You are not sending your child to an institution, you are sending your child to people”.
Thanks for letting me vent, my CC friends…time for coffee. Please PM me if anyone out there had similar observations…keep thinking about all the wisdom shared by you parents.
What a difference it makes to arrive at a school and already feel known, welcomed, and appreciated, right?
And to hear the head of school, faculty, and students articulate a clear vision, mission and culture beyond the table stakes of great academics and co-curricular opportunities…
^^ Great example of why revisits are so important!
@buuzn03, I was horrified this morning realizing the DS is helping with revisit day and I assume hosting a prospective student, and that a prospective student may see his room – yikes.
My son had 2 great revisits this week - George School yesterday and Mercersburg today. Since we were on vacation all last week my husband and I had to divide and conquer and each go to one. He went to George yesterday and was impressed by the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Both my son and my husband felt comfortable there and could feel how much the school wanted him to attend. My husband enjoyed the parent events and had good things to say about the day. He did not come on any campus tours with us so this was his first experience with any of the schools.
I took my son to Mercersburg today and we had an amazing experience. We felt very welcomed and the school made it very clear that they wanted all of these kids to attend. I love the head of school and spoke to her personally. In addition to a formal (yet relaxed) address to all parents and students, she hosted an open Q&A for parents in the chapel. She is very grounded and intelligent and I have full faith in her leadership. I love that they emphasize how they seek to meet each student where they are. I know many schools say that, but I genuinely felt it from Mercersburg.
It was a great 2 days and we knew after revisits that my son had 2 incredible choices. Mercersburg has been his favorite since day one, and today confirmed that for him. So, Mercersburg class of 2022, here we come!
As a side note I’m pretty sure I was in a parent group with a CC poster who has a son there and a prospective daughter for next year. But I felt strange asking if it was her, so I will reach out via PM. Small world right? 
@dramakid2 Thanks for sharing your family’s story, and congratulations on the final decision!
Congratulations to your son, @dramakid2 ! Glad that he went to both revisits even with a front-runner. That limits regrets the first time the going gets rough. Smart!!
@dramakid2: At one open house, I had a parent ask after a bit of conversation…“This is going to sound very weird, but are you SevenDad on the College Confidential forum?” I fessed up. 
@dramakid2 congrats!!!
Revisit Poem for CC Friends
T’was the day after Revisits and all through the car
Not a kiddo was stirring, not even asking “How far?”
The silence was heavy, the decision on the mind
DH was barking “I need a drink to unwind!”
WIth name tags collected and campus maps crumpled up on the floor
We realized that the admissions process was done - nothing more!
As April 10 approaches and a check must be sent,
We all sigh aloud, “Gee, we feel spent!”
The students so impressive, the schools all so spiffy
It’s hard to commit and say “yes” in a jiffy.
Please make Revisits more focused, we needed more time with teachers
The Heads spent too much time sermonizing, like preachers!
Some classes were stilted, others fun and appealing
By next April our kids will have so much work they’ll be reeling.
So enjoy the last weeks with your kids in your car
In four months they will be boarding in a school, so afar.
The decision day approaches for us and the rest
Yes - our kiddos our growing and will soon leave our nest.
So enjoy this last weekend and savor time with those dear
Know we all have each other on CC when our kids are not near!
^:)^ Golfgr8
Thanks for the poem, @Golfgr8 ! Have you made a decision yet?