<p>I tried signing up for the Philadelphia info session on Oct. 25th, but it's full now. I called the school and they said that the only way I could get in was to go to the actual session and hope that someone doesn't show up. Has anyone ever done this before? Are the chances of people not showing up & me getting a spot likely...? I live pretty far from Philly so I don't want to show up if I probably can't into the session...It's the last one in my area that's open though. </p>
<p>If I can't get into the session, do you have any other recommendations for learning more about the school? I've researched it on my own, but any other insight would be helpful.</p>
<p>I would bet the chances are very high that someone won’t show up, and there will be space for you. Arrive early, and befriend the adcoms or assistants. They should be able to squeeze you into the auditorium. (How far are you traveling?)</p>
<p>As mentioned, if you really want to get in, go early. At least you have a chance of sitting in on the session if you do go (as opposed to no chance if you don’t). That being said, the info sessions really aren’t that helpful… Most schools say the same thing (want academic curiosity, most rigorous schedule, etc.) and try to sell their school to you using the same information (EC’s, strong academics, lots of intramurals, research opportunities, demonstrated care for students, etc.) </p>
<p>It’s really not anything that’ll make you stand out in your Why Stanford essay, as a lot of people attend these sessions and will likely use the stuff. You’re better off researching on the site by yourself. If you want to learn the basics of admissions and the general gist of the school, then you could attend (though you could get the same information online).</p>
<p>ohh, okay. Thanks for the advice everyone! (:</p>
<p>Thanks, TheAscendancy. I wanted to get info from an official source, but that’s a good point. I guess it wouldn’t that big of a deal if I missed out.</p>