<p>I would agree with MomofWildChild to say that one of the most valuable aspects of the program is to see the relationships between your school and the colleges. Sometimes there are surprises there. We are in one of the top rated public school districts in the country, but it is still possible to see that for whatever reason, we have stronger relationships with some schools than others. There is a rumor at our HS that a kid reneged on an ED acceptance from a particular Ivy almost ten years ago, forever dooming candidates from our school (actually a small number have gotten in, but not nearly what you'd expect). Although the urban legend may or may not be true, it would be still be valuable information going in. I know a lot of people will say that none of this is relevant and that the kids should just apply to where they really want to be. Often, though, there are many good choices, and if you know one school gives a high acceptance rate to your HS, that can be an important factor.</p>