<p>Is anyone here going to the revisits? What usually happens during a revisit? Do you tell the school that you're going and you just go?</p>
<p>you contact the admissions office telling them that you will revisit. different schools have you attend different activites. your parents may attend informational sessions as well.</p>
<p>Actually, it's your chance to get a more in-depth understanding of what it might be like to attend that school. And your parents also attend and learn more about what it will be like for them and how to plan for your matriculation at that school. A pre-orientation orientation might be one way to describe it. It's not a "shadow" day...even if you'll be attending classes...because these are staged events.</p>
<p>It's more like judging your date at a prom, all dressed up and on best behavior, as opposed to judging him by spending an afternoon at the mall and going to a movie. Still, it beats judging him only over the phone!</p>
<p>And you should attend as many as possible because it could radically alter your outlook. And in your case, where you're torn, it could make everything crystal clear.</p>
<p>Some people attend the revisit days knowing full well what their decision will be. Others plunk down their reservations before they leave. And others wait until later to decide. </p>
<p>Plus, understand that a revisit is in no way a commitment to attend that school. Still others make up their mind during the revisit that the school isn't for them after all. And some wait until later, after they compare the schools they're still considering (perhaps after revisits to those other schools) to forfeit their spot (either by calling, writing and/or letting the April 10 deadline lapse without action).</p>
<p>It's a day of travel each way for you, but I encourage you to revisit Lawrenceville (for the first time) because it's a beautiful place that's rich in amenities. You deserve to see it firsthand. It would be go against all reason, I think, for you to choose Lawrenceville over Choate without having set foot on the Lawrenceville campus. At the same time, it would be a shame for you to choose Choate over Lawrenceville without first giving Lawrenceville a chance to show you what it can offer.</p>
<p>In your case -- despite the travel time -- I think a revisit (which will be a first visit) to Lawrenceville is imperative. (I am not factoring other considerations that only you can weigh, such as money, availability of parents to travel, other schedule conflicts, etc.) And if you're going to be half way around the world at the time, the Choate revisit is practically just around the corner! You should plan on both. </p>
<p>I hope that helps and doesn't only make things more confusing for you. In the end, for people who have two or more schools to choose from and aren't absolutely 100% no doubt about it positive...the predicament you're in is that you are going to make a decision about which school(s) you won't be attending. It's easy to like the schools you applied to and were accepted at. The tough part comes when you have to say goodbye forever to the other option(s) available to you and the different opportunities, challenges, experiences and people that are inextricably linked to all that you will be letting go of.</p>
<p>In your case, helenmelon, you deserve to know exactly what it is you'll be letting go of before your release your grasp.</p>
<p>if you know that you are going to attend a school-- do you still revisit?</p>
<p>The revisit is not mandatory, but it is helpful even if you know you will go there. You will have many of your initial questions answered, and it will help you visualize what it will be like for you next years. If you can go, I think it is worthwhile. </p>
<p>itshelenmelon -- You let the school know that you will attend the revisit. It is not required, but I think it is very helpful. If at all possible, you should take a look at Lawrenceville.</p>
<p>@ boarder940: "Amen" to what Burb Parent said, plus...if you attend a revisit you may just possibly realize that you didn't know what you thought you knew after all. Even if it's the only school you were accepted to. Basically you become more and better informed. Additional information opens up the possibility for different conclusions. And a different conclusion is not something to be scared of if it is based on better information.</p>
<p>I could post this on just about any of the threads---I want you all to know how much I admire and appreciate your candor, sensitivity, thoughtfulness and especially your willingness to share information so generously. It made a great difference to me in advising my grand daughter (one of your very successful members!!) and in giving us both some additional confidence. I know she found your friendship tremendously warming and encouraging. We're very happy today. I hope you all find success on the paths you choose.
Thank you.</p>
<p>I also strongly recommend attending the revisit days. Last year my D. had 3 revisit days and was completely undecided until she had attended each one. The revisit days were a good chance to get a better sense of the spirit/character of the schools (even 'tho it was for just a few hours). It made her decision much easier. Also, it's enjoyable to be the one being 'wooed', instead of the other way round...some small compensation for all the hard work you've all done during the application process.</p>