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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Revisiting this thread as we plan our spring break trips for D26. She's applied to LACs but won't hear back until late March from most of them, and her spring break is early this year- so we'll have a short turnaround time to plan visits. Anyone attend admitted student days at any of the following: Hamilton, Vassar, Carleton, Smith, MHC? Are admitted student days that much more beneficial than just visiting and sitting in on a class or two, especially if you need to miss school to attend? [/quote]

Carleton did a great job! We were glad we went.[/quote]

Agreed!  It rained, snowed and the sun shone all in one day, giving the kids a real taste of Minnesota!  :lol:   But they do a great job - from recommending a hotel in the cities, picking you up in the morning and getting everyone to campus together.  Separate activities for parents and kids (classes and meals in dining hall for kids, info sessions for parents) so the kids meet one another.  Also a great meet and greet with upperclassmen at the end.  It totally won over my kid.[/quote]

Thanks for this. DD is trying to figure out whether to attend the admitted student weekend for Carleton. She's an ED admit so no decision to be made, but she would love to start connecting with the school and future classmates. Any parents have advice on the value of these weekends for ED kids?[/quote]

Congrats to your DD!  For Carleton in particular, my D was RD admit, so I can't comment on how much difference it would make.  But the academic fair is really nice (I think repeated again at move-in though).  Every department sets up a table.  My D met kids she kept in touch with over the summer, but has not really spoken to once getting to campus, so those weren't friendships that yours would miss out on (and they connect on instagram as well).  Roommates are assigned, so not an important factor for that.  However, they do roll out the carpet, hand out bags and stickers and discounts at the bookstore.  It's not vital by any stretch - it's more whether you feel like another plane trip and hotel stay.  Nice if you've got the time and money, 100% unnecessary if you don't want to spend.[/quote]

Thank you! Very helpful. [/quote]

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