@mathmom totally agree…looking at the specifics of the academics one will get in college seems to make a ton of sense, doesn’t it? But this is really raining on MY parade. This is my last rodeo and I think that the quality of Parent’s Weekend should be in play here, don’t you? And nearby shopping. And golf courses. I like to golf. I don’t think I am asking for too much but my son does. Looking at chem labs is a total buzz kill when we then don’t have time to check out the botanical gardens and the student center. I need to find a neighborhood kid who needs someone to visit some New England LACs with them. My kid sucks the fun out of college visits completely. My older kids were no fun too. Both focused in on state schools early and did the visits on their own.
None of my whining is having any impact on my kid at all. Nada. This may need to backfire. I am thinking that once he has finally picked THE ONE, I begin planning my outfit for orientation. And then top it on move in day. School colors, of course. Head to toe. Payback time. I can be patient.