Anxious about not going to admitted day

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Anonymous wrote:William and Mary had over 1200 students and families. My son was working at the club fair and had a lot of fun. Beautiful day, lots of people.

We were VERY impressed with W&M's DFAS! You couldn't ask for better weather too!

Yes! Even my kid who was not excited at all about W&M (and didn't even want to come to DFAS) conceded that DFAS was well done and is now seriously considering W&M. It is now in the top two choices (before, it was #5). The kids there were really awesome.

Same! The Monroe reception Saturday night and Sunday events were so well done. Kids were so impressive. We all fell in love with it. Second Sunday and the market going on today was so fun and busy near the shops.

Zip line over the campus lake and canoes, boats. Students get use of brand new wellness center- free massages, free acupuncture and reiki, meditation rooms. I took the regular tour last year and none of this was showcased.

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Anonymous wrote:William and Mary had over 1200 students and families. My son was working at the club fair and had a lot of fun. Beautiful day, lots of people.

We were VERY impressed with W&M's DFAS! You couldn't ask for better weather too!

Yes! Even my kid who was not excited at all about W&M (and didn't even want to come to DFAS) conceded that DFAS was well done and is now seriously considering W&M. It is now in the top two choices (before, it was #5). The kids there were really awesome.

Same! The Monroe reception Saturday night and Sunday events were so well done. Kids were so impressive. We all fell in love with it. Second Sunday and the market going on today was so fun and busy near the shops.

We thought DFAS was amazing(even without Monroe), but I can only imagine that the Monroe receptions would have blown people away even more so. Also, some people who were invited to the "you belong" event the day before said that that program was also impressive. Again, we only did the basic DFAS program on Saturday and we just walked away feeling very impressed and welcomed. Loved the clear bags too!

My son really enjoyed chatting with the professors. They were engaging and fun and really want to be there teaching undergrads.

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We've gone to 4 - my kid is truly undecided. They've been fun, but also long and exhausting. If you were in, and didn't have any questions, I don't think there's much need to go.

As for people saying you might meet a roommate - I don't see how. The tours were like the tours before applying - everyone stayed in their family group, very little cross talk. We ate lunch as a family. We walked around as a family. Very little chance to break free and really meet people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:William and Mary had over 1200 students and families. My son was working at the club fair and had a lot of fun. Beautiful day, lots of people.

We were VERY impressed with W&M's DFAS! You couldn't ask for better weather too!

Yes! Even my kid who was not excited at all about W&M (and didn't even want to come to DFAS) conceded that DFAS was well done and is now seriously considering W&M. It is now in the top two choices (before, it was #5). The kids there were really awesome.

Same! The Monroe reception Saturday night and Sunday events were so well done. Kids were so impressive. We all fell in love with it. Second Sunday and the market going on today was so fun and busy near the shops.

Zip line over the campus lake and canoes, boats. Students get use of brand new wellness center- free massages, free acupuncture and reiki, meditation rooms. I took the regular tour last year and none of this was showcased.

Wow - that's incredible!!!

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Anonymous wrote:We've gone to 4 - my kid is truly undecided. They've been fun, but also long and exhausting. If you were in, and didn't have any questions, I don't think there's much need to go.

As for people saying you might meet a roommate - I don't see how. The tours were like the tours before applying - everyone stayed in their family group, very little cross talk. We ate lunch as a family. We walked around as a family. Very little chance to break free and really meet people.

At the W&M DFAS, there were social events for students (and parents). Plus, there were a bunch mini-tours where it was easier to strike up a conversation with another student.

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Anonymous wrote:We've gone to 4 - my kid is truly undecided. They've been fun, but also long and exhausting. If you were in, and didn't have any questions, I don't think there's much need to go.

As for people saying you might meet a roommate - I don't see how. The tours were like the tours before applying - everyone stayed in their family group, very little cross talk. We ate lunch as a family. We walked around as a family. Very little chance to break free and really meet people.

At the W&M DFAS, there were social events for students (and parents). Plus, there were a bunch mini-tours where it was easier to strike up a conversation with another student.

Yes. The Monroe event also had separate events for just the students and just the parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:William and Mary had over 1200 students and families. My son was working at the club fair and had a lot of fun. Beautiful day, lots of people.

We were VERY impressed with W&M's DFAS! You couldn't ask for better weather too!

Yes! Even my kid who was not excited at all about W&M (and didn't even want to come to DFAS) conceded that DFAS was well done and is now seriously considering W&M. It is now in the top two choices (before, it was #5). The kids there were really awesome.

Same! The Monroe reception Saturday night and Sunday events were so well done. Kids were so impressive. We all fell in love with it. Second Sunday and the market going on today was so fun and busy near the shops.

Zip line over the campus lake and canoes, boats. Students get use of brand new wellness center- free massages, free acupuncture and reiki, meditation rooms. I took the regular tour last year and none of this was showcased.

Wait - so all students get free massages??? Or was that just for the admitted students event?

[Anonymous]

Here is a link to all of the WM Wellness Center services. It is a great benefit. https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/programs-services/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:William and Mary had over 1200 students and families. My son was working at the club fair and had a lot of fun. Beautiful day, lots of people.

We were VERY impressed with W&M's DFAS! You couldn't ask for better weather too!

Yes! Even my kid who was not excited at all about W&M (and didn't even want to come to DFAS) conceded that DFAS was well done and is now seriously considering W&M. It is now in the top two choices (before, it was #5). The kids there were really awesome.

Same! The Monroe reception Saturday night and Sunday events were so well done. Kids were so impressive. We all fell in love with it. Second Sunday and the market going on today was so fun and busy near the shops.

Zip line over the campus lake and canoes, boats. Students get use of brand new wellness center- free massages, free acupuncture and reiki, meditation rooms. I took the regular tour last year and none of this was showcased.

Wait - so all students get free massages??? Or was that just for the admitted students event?

All the time. Not just admitted days. Also can take paddle boats, canoes, kayaks out on lake anytime they want. Amenities very nice.

[Anonymous]

And these are the outdoor offerings at WM. Campus recreation does a great job. https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/programs/outdoorrec/trips/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:William and Mary had over 1200 students and families. My son was working at the club fair and had a lot of fun. Beautiful day, lots of people.

We were VERY impressed with W&M's DFAS! You couldn't ask for better weather too!

Yes! Even my kid who was not excited at all about W&M (and didn't even want to come to DFAS) conceded that DFAS was well done and is now seriously considering W&M. It is now in the top two choices (before, it was #5). The kids there were really awesome.

Same! The Monroe reception Saturday night and Sunday events were so well done. Kids were so impressive. We all fell in love with it. Second Sunday and the market going on today was so fun and busy near the shops.

Zip line over the campus lake and canoes, boats. Students get use of brand new wellness center- free massages, free acupuncture and reiki, meditation rooms. I took the regular tour last year and none of this was showcased.

I don’t think those appointments are free (my kid goes to W&M and loves it).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And these are the outdoor offerings at WM. Campus recreation does a great job. https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/campusrec/programs/outdoorrec/trips/

I loved the lady in charge of it. She was fantastic and will make just about anything happen for the students if they ask.

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Massage Prices for Students $55 for one hour
Acupuncture, Therapeutic Massage
or Reiki Session
30 minutes $40*
60 minutes $55
90 minutes
$85*

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is Harvard's online? If so, that totally makes sense why so many would attend.

My DC not going to their admitted student day (not Harvard!) though it looks fun. DC is a recruited athlete so has been on campus including for a multi-day in-depth visit. So we decided to forgo admitted student day. There can be numerous reasons the kids do not go such as distance, conflicting obligations, already-decided etc.

Most of the big events were online, but the calendar is filled with many other things that only someone on campus could experience.

They did mention that this year was the largest international admit they've had, with over 94 countries represented (most of whom probably didn't come to this though). I believe 15% of the class of 2028 is international students.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:William and Mary had over 1200 students and families. My son was working at the club fair and had a lot of fun. Beautiful day, lots of people.

We were VERY impressed with W&M's DFAS! You couldn't ask for better weather too!

Yes! Even my kid who was not excited at all about W&M (and didn't even want to come to DFAS) conceded that DFAS was well done and is now seriously considering W&M. It is now in the top two choices (before, it was #5). The kids there were really awesome.

Same! The Monroe reception Saturday night and Sunday events were so well done. Kids were so impressive. We all fell in love with it. Second Sunday and the market going on today was so fun and busy near the shops.

Zip line over the campus lake and canoes, boats. Students get use of brand new wellness center- free massages, free acupuncture and reiki, meditation rooms. I took the regular tour last year and none of this was showcased.

I don’t think those appointments are free (my kid goes to W&M and loves it).

So now I'm confused - are the services free or not? Can anyone confirm? My kid gets massages all the time so free massages would be very nice.