<p>i haven't visited a college/university.. </p>
<p>is there any advantages for people who visit?</p>
<p>do you recommend that applicants go visit?</p>
<p>Yes. It is very important in order to find out if the school really is for you. Often, you will be able to tell when you visit whether or not you will fit in.</p>
<p>An advantage is that you showed interest in the school. Therefore, you are more likely to get in.</p>
<p>but will the college know that you visited?</p>
<p>when people say they "visited" does it mean that they signed up for the visit and met the admissions directors?</p>
<p>They will know you visit if you sign in. Usually people fill out some forms and get a tour. I'm not so sure about meeting admissions people.</p>
<p>The point of a visit is not to increase your chance of admittance, it's so you can decide if the college fits you. A typical visit includes a talk by a college admissions officer followed by a tour by a student. </p>
<p>My son was certain he wanted a technical college and did not see the point in any college visits. It took a few colleges for him to decide what kind of college he wanted but it was very different then what he started out with.</p>
<p>Most schools have one or two tours a day. You usually don't need to pre-register, just show up. When you do show up, you will be asked to fill out a form that basically says you were there and then you get into their database. Some schools, and I believe Emory is upfront about it, give a slight edge to those who visit. Visiting is one of the best ways to see if there is a "fit" between you and the college.</p>
<p>AlanArch, just to correct your perception... Emory University likes to see "demonstrated interest"; however, they recognize not all applicants are in the position of making a visit to the school. Rather, the "demonstrated interest" can come in the form of attending a regional visit by one of the admissions counselors during the fall to a high school or open reception; or requesting a video/DVD; or via a campus tour/info. session through the Emory Admissions Dept. Usually, they ask the student to fill out a card or something. </p>
<p>I agree with you and others that visiting a school is the best way of determining the fit for a given student.</p>