<p>If you cannot visit in person, it is wise to make points if contact or demonstrated interest with admissions office. </p>
<p>College fairs. </p>
<p>Admissions online chats. </p>
<p>Representative visiting high school campus. </p>
<p>Regional receptions. </p>
<p>Check in with online portals if available. Do this often. The more you check, the more some schools check that you did. . They know metadata about your online visits. Not every school does, but you might be surprised how more common it is becoming. </p>