How many college campuses did you visit with your DC prior to them applying?

Taking my sophomore to see two in a few weeks then another in June when we will be traveling near what could be a top choice. More for size than specific targets, though they could work. He has seen a few for our reunions, etc.

I'm expecting we will end up doing 15 or so, though spread out and some as parts of other travel. He is excited about it.

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03/11/2026 17:50

Subject: How many college campuses did you visit with your DC prior to them applying?

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OP, I bet we visited 6. Two she applied to, then added eight she had never seen. Got into seven. Her favorite, which she attended and liked very much was one she had not seen until she was admitted. It is, btw, sooo nice to take campus tours once you know you're already admitted, the experience is far superior.

OP, the journey, is very different for every family. Do what feels right for *your* family.

DD had one particular college on her list that was way more expensive, a real outliner re: cost. She actually said to us that she did not want to see any college that we couldn't afford. So, we didn't. She got in, she got a big merit aid award but we all knew it was still out of reach. So, she never saw it and declined that admission. Another kid might have wanted to handle the decision in another way. Another family might have wanted to handle the decision in another way.