On a campus tour at OSU today

[Anodyne]

The only official prospective tour I went on back in the day was at Phillips University. The admissions office welcomed me by name on one of those small black signs with the plastic white letters. I was impressed. I think we talked to a history professor and then they bought me a milkshake at "The Hub." PU folded 3 or 4 years later. I also met with a professor at UCO who knew my grandfather. I practically grew up on the OSU campus, so I never went on a tour.

I've been working on college campuses for almost 10 years now. The tour arms race is hilarious. I've often felt a moral obligation to step in and provide the truth about whatever yarn the student tour guide is spinning. When I was at the $40,000/year mid-tier private place, I would want to just yell "RUN!" to tour groups from across the quad.

 

[knoblock]

Late to this interesting thread. Congrats Mega.

First I must say I am not an OSU alum. Moved to OK in the oil and gas business and became an OSU fan and have three kids with OSU degrees.

Oldest (son) graduated McGuinness and never considered any other school.

Middle (daughter also a McGuinness grad) visited Kansas, TCU and Rice. Obviously ended up a Cowgirl. She did spend a year in Florence with Gonzaga her third year.

Youngest son graduated Episcopal in Houston and said we would be wasting our time and money to visit or apply to any other school even though Duke and many others were sending him letters almost weekly. Apparently Duke follows a student closely if you score high on their test.

Obviously proud of my three OSU kids. Go Pokes!