<p>We are looking seriously at a small LAC. We've planned a visit on a weekend to see the school when there is a choral/orchestra concert. Unfortunately, the admissions office is closed while we will be in town. We'll be unable to go on a tour or an info session, but we will get a vibe through the concert.</p>
<p>Should we let admissions know we are coming? This may be our only visit. Is it appropriate to let the music professors know or meet them? I'm sure the conductors will be busy with their concert and probably not have time for applicants so I don't want to be annoying.</p>
<p>First, are you sure this school considers demonstrated interest in admissions? Look at the Common Data Set, section C7 to find out. There’s no reason not to let them know you’ll be coming. The admissions office may have some on-call tour guide they can have meet you. If this is a serious music program they probably require an audition which automatically puts you in the category of showing interest.</p>
<p>Put “common data set” in the search box of various college web sites to see what it is.</p>
<p>If the school does not provide it, try looking up the college on [CollegeData:</a> College Search, Financial Aid, College Application, College Scholarship, Student Loan, FAFSA Info, Common Application](<a href=“http://www.collegedata.com%5DCollegeData:”>http://www.collegedata.com) , which has some of the common data set information, including whether “level of applicant’s interest” is considered for admission.</p>
Both are acceptable. Admissions may be able to arrange a tour with one of their student tour guides, and some professors may be willing to meet with your student.</p>
<p>The worst that could happen is . . . nothing.</p>