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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC conducts tours for prospective students. On almost every tour, DC is asked where he is applying to college. He is happy to talk about the college guidance office and the process in general, but asking someone where they're applying is not okay. It's personal and absolutely none of your business. Please stop. There are far better and more relevant questions to ask.[/quote]

I agree with some of the other PPs that a tour guide student needs to be prepared for such stupid personal questions and kinda deal with it. Having said that, I would definitely look down on a parent if they asked this question on a tour.  [/quote]

+1 Generally speaking I'm finding that if parents haven't gone through this recently they have no idea how stressful the process can be. I don't even ask Seniors in my own orbit where they are applying. At most I'll ask how it's going. They can answer with one word or expand if that's their preference.

I am suprised the administration hasn't coached the student on how to traverse questions they don't want to answer as part of their preparation for giving tours. [/quote]

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