Actually they offer the mids an extra day or two off from the Academy to visit their high school, and sometimes a function hosted by the BGO. It is a great way to speak to someone first hand, and have your questions answered by someone face to face. It is a great opportunity, please take advantage of it. We went to one hosted by our USAFA liason last year, and as a hesitant Mom...I left there with no reservations about the decision my son had made of what he wanted to do with his life. He actually chose USNA, had appointments for both. I had already read about the USNA offering the extra days over holidays to upperclassmen. It was so important that we attended, we cut our out of state vacation short just to make it back in time. You will not regret it I am sure. Enjoy, and take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere to meet face to face with someone that has been through what you are all going through now.