College Rep Visits to High Schools (public)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For public schools I wouldn't bother. It felt like a college fair, which my DC also hated. It's a very superficial presentation and interaction. I would not miss class for this. Grades in grade 12 are really important and too much is missed in an hour. If it's during lunch or a study hall, then fine.

Only exception: Michigan.

[Anonymous]

Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

The downside is they are missing class. Still, my senior is going to go to the ones to which she plans to apply.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 11th grader (no longer in the DC area) attended one yesterday at their public HS. T20 university.

<10 kids present, so my kid got to ask tons of questions.

Connected with the AO afterwards via email. They’ve already exchanged multiple messages and may meet during on campus visit in a few months.

Will it help admissions odds? I have no idea, but it’s already been a useful and meaningful experience.

OP here. Thanks everyone! A few on DS’s list definitely consider DI. So he’ll be there for those, and probably the others, too, unless he has a test.

What kind of questions did your DS ask? That may sound dumb, but we’ve visited the DI schools and learned a lot there.

PP here. My kid asked about:

-Study abroad options
-Housing (how many years guaranteed)
-Accessibility of clubs (competitive?)
-Double major/minor options
-Class sizes in intro classes
-What makes school different than its peer schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 11th grader (no longer in the DC area) attended one yesterday at their public HS. T20 university.

<10 kids present, so my kid got to ask tons of questions.

Connected with the AO afterwards via email. They’ve already exchanged multiple messages and may meet during on campus visit in a few months.

Will it help admissions odds? I have no idea, but it’s already been a useful and meaningful experience.

OP here. Thanks everyone! A few on DS’s list definitely consider DI. So he’ll be there for those, and probably the others, too, unless he has a test.

What kind of questions did your DS ask? That may sound dumb, but we’ve visited the DI schools and learned a lot there.

Anything not easily answered on website is fine.

Any examples? I’m awed by how much information is on the websites or available by a simple google search.

Ask questions specific to yourself.

"I am interested in two potential majors at your university. How would you recommend an undergrad at your university make a decision between these programs of study?"

Ask for hard to get stats.

"Do you have statistics on what % of freshmen get research opportunities?"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

The downside is they are missing class. Still, my senior is going to go to the ones to which she plans to apply.

Yeah, that’s the downside. I wish these were before/after school or at lunch. My DD will prioritize a few of these this year but she thinks it will be a headache if one conflicts with a quiz or test.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

The downside is they are missing class. Still, my senior is going to go to the ones to which she plans to apply.

Your kid can miss class. Land the helicopter

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

The downside is they are missing class. Still, my senior is going to go to the ones to which she plans to apply.

Your kid can miss class. Land the helicopter

Not every school has crazy grade inflation like yours; some schools you actually have to go to class and do the work to get an A. And it’s my kid’s choice whether she wants to skip class for this or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

The downside is they are missing class. Still, my senior is going to go to the ones to which she plans to apply.

Your kid can miss class. Land the helicopter

Not every school has crazy grade inflation like yours; some schools you actually have to go to class and do the work to get an A. And it’s my kid’s choice whether she wants to skip class for this or not.

You sound neurotic

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

The downside is they are missing class. Still, my senior is going to go to the ones to which she plans to apply.

The counselor should schedule them during lunch or after school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would your kid NOT meet with a representative ov a college that they were interested in?
I can’t see any downside to doing this — and there are many possible advantages.

The downside is they are missing class. Still, my senior is going to go to the ones to which she plans to apply.

The counselor should schedule them during lunch or after school.

You’d rather your kid not eat than miss class? Seek help

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid went to a very small magnet high school. He was only one that showed up for Notre Dame, it was quite nice and they developed a nice relationship. Also, got off waitlist at an Ivy and the AO referenced convo from their school visit. Go if you can, can only help.

This explains why the acceptance rate for ND from public high schools is so low. In MCPS it is like 5%. At my daughter's high school it is like 35%. That said, there are many who show up when the ND rep is visiting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My kid went to a very small magnet high school. He was only one that showed up for Notre Dame, it was quite nice and they developed a nice relationship. Also, got off waitlist at an Ivy and the AO referenced convo from their school visit. Go if you can, can only help.

This explains why the acceptance rate for ND from public high schools is so low. In MCPS it is like 5%. At my daughter's high school it is like 35%. That said, there are many who show up when the ND rep is visiting.

That was my post, the school is very liberal and Asian majority, it’s not the typical ND applicant.