Which Admitted Student's Days were really worth it?

[Anonymous]

I'm sure many of us have multiple admitted students events to check out, but might not be able to attend them all. What admitted students events have been very good? Feel free to name any school - since it could be helpful to others on this board. However, I am most interested in the following (and we may have already missed some of the deadlines for these events):

UVA
William & Mary
Ohio State
University of Florida
Clemson
Virginia Tech
University of South Carolina

[Anonymous]

You do not need to attend admitted student days to make a choice from that list. UVA.

[Anonymous]

We had a blast at Michigan's! They brought in the marching band, answered lots of questions, showed a lived-in dorm room and offered lunch in a good cafeteria. DD was already 99% committed but left so excited and proud to go to Michigan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You do not need to attend admitted student days to make a choice from that list. UVA.

Cost was significantly less at the all the non-Virginia schools on the list due to merit scholarships - and at least for us, money matters. Even outside of cost, I think many of those schools have great things to offer.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You do not need to attend admitted student days to make a choice from that list. UVA.

Hi booster!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure many of us have multiple admitted students events to check out, but might not be able to attend them all. What admitted students events have been very good? Feel free to name any school - since it could be helpful to others on this board. However, I am most interested in the following (and we may have already missed some of the deadlines for these events):

UVA
William & Mary
Ohio State
University of Florida
Clemson
Virginia Tech
University of South Carolina

W&M DFAS is definitely worth going to!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure many of us have multiple admitted students events to check out, but might not be able to attend them all. What admitted students events have been very good? Feel free to name any school - since it could be helpful to others on this board. However, I am most interested in the following (and we may have already missed some of the deadlines for these events):

UVA
William & Mary
Ohio State
University of Florida
Clemson
Virginia Tech
University of South Carolina

W&M DFAS is definitely worth going to!

What stood out to you about W&M DFAS? We are currently registered for it.

[Anonymous]

Pick the top two and go to those.

[Anonymous]

We had a wonderful time at VT’s admitted students’ day. They do a great job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure many of us have multiple admitted students events to check out, but might not be able to attend them all. What admitted students events have been very good? Feel free to name any school - since it could be helpful to others on this board. However, I am most interested in the following (and we may have already missed some of the deadlines for these events):

UVA
William & Mary
Ohio State
University of Florida
Clemson
Virginia Tech
University of South Carolina

W&M DFAS is definitely worth going to!

What stood out to you about W&M DFAS? We are currently registered for it.

I feel like it gives a really great look into what W&M is like and student life. There's a massive club fair and many student group performances. Multiple mock lectures. And opportunities to meet other potential students - I know a lot of people met their roommate at it.

[Anonymous]

I notice everyone is saying “we.” Do parents really need to go to thee? I’m not an admitted student. My kid has already made up their mind but wants to go to check out dorms and such. Taking a day off work and spending another $800 plus for me to go seems silly. Am I wrong?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I notice everyone is saying “we.” Do parents really need to go to thee? I’m not an admitted student. My kid has already made up their mind but wants to go to check out dorms and such. Taking a day off work and spending another $800 plus for me to go seems silly. Am I wrong?

Usually, the parents come to these events (at least they did for all the ones that I attended). In many cases, the parents are the ones driving/accompanying the kids to the schools so it makes sense that they would be at the events. Plus, many events have a special programs for parents. But I get it - it is pain to take off work and spend extra $.

[Anonymous]

We attended The Rally at Notre Dame last weekend. It was a great experience, and my DC is thrilled to attend this fall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I notice everyone is saying “we.” Do parents really need to go to thee? I’m not an admitted student. My kid has already made up their mind but wants to go to check out dorms and such. Taking a day off work and spending another $800 plus for me to go seems silly. Am I wrong?

Parents definitely don’t need to go, but many/most do. Totally up to you and your kid to determine what’s best. If you are sending your kid and it requires an overnight, make sure you find a hotel that will let an 18 year old check in; some require the person checking in to be 21.

[Anonymous]

It’s not that any specific ones are so great, though they are generally pretty enjoyable, it’s that it gives the kid a chance to see the school again when the option is real and the kid is older/closer to college age. It’s a good reality check that the college is what he thought.