<p>many top schools have “diversity weekends” for URMs. You have to be eligible and apply. They pay all expenses, and kids who apply/attend usually have better chances to get in.</p>
<p>Some schools will fly in their top admits for free for admitted students days (WUSTL does that). This happens after admission decisions are made, and does not translate into merit $$.</p>
<p>If you are just geting mail telling you they love you, and you should definitely apply, because they are looking for students just like you, it is junk mail.</p>