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[quote=Anonymous]OP, a few pp's were spot on about the focus on incoming freshman amidst the chaos. Imagine the parents who are relentlessly calling with questions that can easily found on the school's website. Imagine the number of calls regarding deferral, housing and on and on. Then factor in the elitist attitude of Cornell guy who generalized every administrator as unworthy of his caliber.

That being said, you and DD need to self check. Prospective students are juniors who have been given quite a bit of flexibility and empathy during this pandemic. I'm not saying the virtual experience wasn't a disaster, just offer up a bit of grace given the circumstances. Was the tour for prospective junior day? If not and the school didn't offer that type of virtual tour, that's a problem. On the other hand, if you/DD didn't register specifically for the junior preview day virtual tour, than that's on you guys.

My DS is a junior. One of his top schools is what I consider meh. Why? Because it was once a regional private school, it's only a 90 minute drive from where I used to work/play as a college student. But guess what? They've done everything right in my son's eyes. Great communication from his admissions rep, timely emails and they make him feel wanted. Any correspondence he receives is specific to him, his major and interests. We've already toured the school and DS spent a weekend with his cousin, who was a student there (he's off to med school from this "meh" college). DS let me sit in while he did the virtual tour last week. I was blown away. It was seamless! Not only did he chat in multiple rooms with students, but he popped into the admissions chat room. When he messaged a question during Q&A, his admissions rep excitedly shouted his name and asked how we were and answered his question.

Aside from this, they've invested and completed a new biz/CS school, added a new menu of courses and a flexible curriculum with accelerated masters. It an expensive mid size school that offers great merit. We see where our money is going and we approve. I definitely see why my kid has a lot of love for the school and now, I do too. It took me a while, but I'd be very happy if he's accepted and commits. Try to see the 2nd choice school through your DD's eyes. You may be pleasantly surprised. Good luck! [/quote]

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