<p>I think that visiting can increase your chances of getting in at some places, but not visiting does not decrease the chances of getting in. Especially in this day and age universities are attempting to recruit more low-income students for whom visiting can be impossible. Few students have the money to fly all over the country to visit even their dream schools.</p>
<p>I generally suggest not visiting to colleges until one is accepted – what’s the purpose of visiting a school before you know whether you’re in or not? You fall in love with a great school and then you get rejected. Not productive and potentially a waste of money.</p>
<p>I suggest that your D scour some books or directories with more colleges and find some more safeties! Especially safeties that she will love. I went to a safety – it was my first choice school. I won a full scholarship there and I absolutely loved it, and am proud to put it on my resume :D</p>