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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent of a middle schooler here.  I won't have the money to go on college tours so do colleges put a negative next to your child's name if they don't visit the campus before applying.  It seems to make more sense to save my limited funds to visit the schools he does get accepted to.[/quote]

When it comes time just make sure your DC gets on the mailing lists of colleges they are interested in and attends local visits. Most schools will do visits to local schools and/or college fairs in order to connect with kids. You'll be able to get this information on the college's website and/or through your DC's counselor. When my DD was going through the process her college counselor explained that school's do not necessarily expect families to be able to visit the schools themselves, but like to see demonstrated interest as best they can with the above suggestions. Of course, not all schools are concerned with demonstrated interest, but it's better to be safe than sorry because it's hard to tell these days which ones really do want the interest and the ones that do not care.

My other advice would be to try and visit some local schools (both in DC and the close in surrounding areas) in order to give your DC an opportunity to see what they may like (i.e. big vs. small school, urban vs. suburban or rural, particular programs, etc.). It won't take any more money than the drive to the school.

However, I would strongly encourage you to save the money for your DC to visit the schools when accepted. I don't think I would send my kid to a school sight-unseen. I think it's important for them to actually get a sense of the school, campus and surrounding area in order to make a good choice. It can make a difference about how they succeed in the beginning.

Good luck! And enjoy these last few years with your kid at home. They will fly by....[/quote]

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