Attending admitted student days?

[Trin]

Who all is going to admitted student days, and where? I'm on the fence about HDS. On the one hand, I don't *need* to go, and I really shouldn't spend on it, but I *want* to go. My children were in the same position recently -- they both really wanted to attend the admitted student open houses for the colleges they'd chosen, even though they'd visited before. I ended up letting them, because they were excited and wanted to see other folks planning on going. On the other hand, somewhere else someone said that only a handful of those who attend HDS admitted student are going to actually attend, and that they found the event disappointing. I had *really* wanted to take my SO so that he could see the place, but his ESPP stock is down and he'd rather save the money.

*ponder*

[Phenomenologist]

If you're planning on going to the school for sure anyway, I'd say save your money and go to the orientation event when you arrive in the Fall. It'll be a similar event, but with people who actually are attending with you, rather than a huge pool of only "maybes." And then you can save cash, to boot. Isn't that the draw of the "admit days," as a kind of fun orientation, see around campus, etc.? I'd say just go to the orientation proper when you arrive.

Edited March 17, 2011 by Phenomenologist

[Trin]

If you're planning on going to the school for sure anyway, I'd say save your money and go to the orientation event when you arrive in the Fall. It'll be a similar event, but with people who actually are attending with you, rather than a huge pool of only "maybes." And then you can save cash, to boot. Isn't that the draw of the "admit days," as a kind of fun orientation, see around campus, etc.? I'd say just go to the orientation proper when you arrive.

Yeah, I know what you're saying. OTOH, my SO is going to be there with me for move-in no matter what, and it's not that we can go particularly early -- I have a big commitment the week prior, so I'll be there when my housing opens, probably. If I went to admitted student, it would be so that I could look at some of the dorm options I've applied for (particularly the walking distances involved) and to talk to the CSWR residential coordinator. It's also going to be much better sightseeing weather -- that is, it'll be cooler than it will be in late August.

My partner is going to lose me to HDS for two years -- I thought it would be nice for him to see the place before we show up for move-in, at least. I'd go at another time, but they have possible travel reimbursements for the admitted student day.

Edited March 17, 2011 by Trin

[KreacherKeeper]

If you're planning on going to the school for sure anyway, I'd say save your money and go to the orientation event when you arrive in the Fall. It'll be a similar event, but with people who actually are attending with you, rather than a huge pool of only "maybes." And then you can save cash, to boot. Isn't that the draw of the "admit days," as a kind of fun orientation, see around campus, etc.? I'd say just go to the orientation proper when you arrive.

I actually thought of going and I am 99.9% sure I won't be there in the Fall. But it is not a financial thing for me, since I am closer and if I knew I was going, I am not sure I would go. I was thinking of it more of a 'go for the day to make sure you are making the right choice not to go day'.

[Trin]

I actually thought of going and I am 99.9% sure I won't be there in the Fall. But it is not a financial thing for me, since I am closer and if I knew I was going, I am not sure I would go. I was thinking of it more of a 'go for the day to make sure you are making the right choice not to go day'.

Yeah, I know what you mean by that! My son went to visit U Chicago after he was admitted to be certain that he was doing the right thing by choosing Reed instead. It was a great visit for that -- he came away 100% certain about his decision instead of 90% certain.

[Phenomenologist]

Yeah, I know what you're saying. OTOH, my SO is going to be there with me for move-in no matter what, and it's not that we can go particularly early -- I have a big commitment the week prior, so I'll be there when my housing opens, probably. If I went to admitted student, it would be so that I could look at some of the dorm options I've applied for (particularly the walking distances involved) and to talk to the CSWR residential coordinator. It's also going to be much better sightseeing weather -- that is, it'll be cooler than it will be in late August.

Sounds like pretty good reasons to visit early =).