Help with School visits

<p>We'll be visiting a few schools over Spring Break with our junior D. Two of them have scheduled an interview with an admissions counselor along with a tour. What is appropriate attire for this sort of interview? We'll be doing a lot of walking in cold weather for these tours.
One of the schools is trying to set up a meeting with the music department after our tour (my d is thinking of minoring in music). Should we bring along her instrument? Would they expect a prospective student to play something for an impromptu "audition"?
Thanks!</p>

<p>I would dress in a respectful manner for the actual interviews, but dress appropriate to the weather and walking! You want to be comfortable. If you can schedule appointments at each school you will be glad you did. It really seems like you get more attention and consideration when they know you and you aren't just a number to your admissions counselor and department heads.
If she is comfortable playing an appropriate selection, such as a classical competitive piece, it might be a plus! But only if she is confident in doing so.</p>

<p>I second txrunnerj's suggestions. Comfortable shoes and clothing, appropriate for the weather and for walking around should be fine. Chances are the interviewers will be dressed exactly the same way.</p>

<p>The meeting with the music department would be more to explore the department's resources and how well your D's interests could be accommodated than an audition. After all, she is only thinking of minoring in music, and everyone knows students change their minds frequently. But if she is comfortable playing something and the instrument is not too cumbersome, by all means bring it along. Play it by ear (yeah, what a pun!:)</p>

<p>cal0302...as the mother of a high school senior who has been going through the music audition process for colleges this year, I can tell you it is doubtful they will ask your daughter for an "impromptu audition." IF you want to set up a sample lesson with a teacher, that MIGHT be allowed...but in our experience, many schools will not even allow that. And that was for a student MAJORING in music...so I'm doubtful they will want to hear from your daughter in this setting. If she is thinking about lessons in college, by all means, try to set up a lesson with a teacher. You may need to contact the teacher on your own..it depends upon the school. Good luck to your daughter...hope she finds a great fit!</p>