What should I ask admissions officers when they come to my school?

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<p>I am a junior and I went to an info session that my school held with our areas admissions counselor for University of Chicago this past week and while it was interesting, I didn't have any questions or anything prepared. I don't really want to go there so it doesn't matter but on Monday another info session is being held with our admissions counselor from NYU. That is my top choice school as of now so I want to make sure that I make a great first impression and ask some good questions. I have already done a ton of research on the school so I don't have any questions off the top of my head. Do any of you have any advice? Thanks! </p>

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<p>Just showing up will get you most of the brownie points. Nothing you ask will be so brilliant that it will get you into the school. Just tell them you’ve been researching the school heavily, the website answered all your questions, and it’s your #1 choice. And make sure you sign the sign-in sheet. That’s really all you have to do, unless they ask you a question like why it’s your #1 choice - then be prepared to have a normal human conversation.</p>

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<p>If you don’t have any questions regarding the school, why would you ask something arbitrary that you don’t actually care about?</p>

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<p>@MrMom62‌ Thank you for your advice! The info session went great as it was only me and one other student who showed up. Now I’m just debating on weather or not to send a thank you email to the admissions counselor :confused: She gave us her business card and we had a really nice discussion about the school. </p>

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<p>By all means, send a thank-you email referring to your discussion when she visited and reiterating that it’s your top choice.</p>

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<p>Glad you had a good meeting. Yes, it is that simple for every school. It’s always amazing to me how many kids don’t take of opportunities like that that drop in their laps. I’ll bet you have more than two applications from your school to Chicago, but they won’t have the “interest” badge. It’s amazing how much that can hurt you at some places, and I think Chicago and WashU are among them.</p>