If i apply ED somewhere does it look bad if they see that i havent visited the school?..wait do they even have access to that information?
<p>uh.. i don't think so. but wouldn't you want to visit anyway?</p>
<p>It depends on the school. For large elite universities, they can't track everyone who visits their schools, but smaller schools definitely do. A college rep from Emmerson said on the college day at my school "Whether or not the student has visited the campus or shown interest in the school definitely factors into our decision" (I paraphrased).</p>
<p>Like filmxoxo17 said, it depends on the school. I've read on some college websites that they do not track your correspondence or visits to the school and that does not influence admissions decisions,</p>
<p>I personally would hesitate to apply ED to any school I hadn't visited. The reason has nothing to do with my chances of getting in: I'd just hate to sign a binding contract and then find out I couldn't stand the school when I finally did arrive on campus.</p>
<p>If at all possible, you should visit the school, hopefully when school is in session. When you visit any school, try to take a tour and definitely sign in with the admissions office. Ever school (13!) we visited keeps track of who has signed in. If you are a senior, you might as well interview, if not on campus with admissions office, then with an alumnae interview back home. My daughter's 1st choice dropped way down her list after her visit. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Not having visited the schools will make a difference at small LACs and any school where you might suffer Tufts symdrome, in other words, where it's hard to believe the school is your first choice. If you can't visit, it's very important to show depth of knowledge about the school in your app. It's also important to tell your first choice school that it is indeed your first choice.</p>
<p>Applying ED without having visited the school probably isn't the best idea, for reasons others have already stated. Also, just as a personal anecdote, I used to be completely in love with Wheaton (MA) until I visited it. Now I actively discourage people from thinking about it. Visits can really make a big difference. If it's at all possible, try to visit before applying.</p>
<p>what carolyn said.</p>
<p>Basically, only good can come out of visiting. If you dislike the school, better now than after you've been accepted ED. Also, it will help when you are being interviewed, to be able to articulate responses. No matter what others say, write about, or show you in flashy catalogues and websites; nothing can top actually seeing a school and how its' students interact and getting a feel for the place and its surroundings.</p>
<p>A young man that works part time at my office today, was lamenting that he's going to Pace and didn't get into some other schools he liked. I was talking about our trip to Norton MA and he said he never heard of it. When I said Wheaton College is there he said, Oh I applied to that, they WL me. I was hoping to get in. I asked if he visited or interviewed and he said No. I think that probably hurt him since he seemed the type to fit in. I couldn't imagine going "cold" to a college and if a college is SAT optional and you don't submit one, you really should interview. Or at least know the city of the college your applying too!</p>