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[quote=Anonymous]I think the Ed Fest was helpful, but I agree that you should do your research before you go, and don't bring your kid with you if possible.  
We also found attending open houses really important.  There were several schools I had a high opinion of on paper, but then was less impressed with after visiting, and vice versa.  Our rankings in our lottery list changed a lot after visiting the schools.  I wouldn't wait until you get in somewhere to go visit it because you need to rank the schools in the order you want to go to them - so having seen them in person really helps with that.  Also, if you get called off a waitlist you may be required to make a decision very quickly (1 or 2 days) if you want to accept the spot- so if you can't get to the school in that time period, or you are away on vacation, you'd have to make a decision without ever seeing the school.

Also, rank the schools in the true order you would want to go to them. Include schools that you really like  even if you think you have slim chances.  You never know when a school may add an extra class, move, or expand in some way that changes the lottery results from last year.

Good luck![/quote]

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