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Taking an impulse trip to Chicago tomorrow with my girlfriend and was thinking about throwing in a school visit when I get in tomorrow. I plan to apply to both Kellogg and Booth, but am not sure which to do - Thinking Booth on this trip just because it is really close to my hotel.

I also am not certain about which activities to participate in b/c I'll be traveling with her. Not sure how many hours I want to make her endure. Thinking activities like sitting in on class might be less enjoyable for her so possibly an info session and building tour - but wonder if I'd be missing all the good stuff.

I know it's not the most ideal way to go about a school visit, but I'm not in Chicago very often and was thinking it would be a good chance to see at least one of the schools.

Any advice re: which school and which activities? Also, this may be a silly question, but what's the general attire for visits?

Thanks
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? Regarding School Visit 23 Feb 2012, 14:22
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Taking an impulse trip to Chicago tomorrow with my girlfriend and was thinking about throwing in a school visit when I get in tomorrow. I plan to apply to both Kellogg and Booth, but am not sure which to do - Thinking Booth on this trip just because it is really close to my hotel.

I also am not certain about which activities to participate in b/c I'll be traveling with her. Not sure how many hours I want to make her endure. Thinking activities like sitting in on class might be less enjoyable for her so possibly an info session and building tour - but wonder if I'd be missing all the good stuff.

I know it's not the most ideal way to go about a school visit, but I'm not in Chicago very often and was thinking it would be a good chance to see at least one of the schools.

Any advice re: which school and which activities? Also, this may be a silly question, but what's the general attire for visits?

Thanks
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If you don't plan on applying till next year you may be better served by holding off on visiting. For me, one of the more valuable aspects of my campus visits was actually spending a full day on campus and really getting a feel for the places. Also, visits can provide you with valuable material for your essays. You've got plenty of time this spring and early next fall to get back to Chicago and see one or both schools.

If you do decide to go, I think business casual is appropriate for non-interview situations.
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? Regarding School Visit 23 Feb 2012, 14:27
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After visiting Chicago Booth, I would highly recommend sitting in on a class. I watched a strategy course and was very impressed. It was a three hour course, broken into two parts. The first part covered new material and the second part was a case review. Prospective students are only allowed to see the first part, which is 1.5 hours.

Overall, I've found info sessions to add minimal value, given how much information is available on the internet. I liked the building tour at Chicago Booth, which was relatively short.

As for your last question, I would just wear business casual for your visit.
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Thanks I appreciate the replies.

Unless I hear other advice that a single activity or class visit will suffice, I'll just table the visit until May so I can partake in all of the fun.
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? Regarding School Visit 24 Feb 2012, 07:57
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I completely disagree with the posters above. I think visiting even if its just wandering yourself is worthwhile. If they have a campus tour or info session on a day that you are there take advantage. If you cannot do everything that is fine, do the rest or repeat activities next time you are in Chicago visiting Kellogg. In my opinion getting your name passing across the admissions desk multiple times only goes to show your interest in the school.

Whatever you decide enjoy your time in Chicago. It is an amazing city!
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? Regarding School Visit 24 Feb 2012, 10:27
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I have gone on a couple myself, and I recommend doing the following:

1. As a general rule, don't participate and don't speak unless spoken to. It has been mentioned here, and I did just that for my visits. Exceptions apply from time to time, but don't speak in a class that others spent $3,000 or more to take, not to mention that they spend $20 to $30K in tuition that semester too for the class you are visiting for free.

2. Don't focus too much on the professor. Look at the students. After all, if you go to a particular place, the student quality should be around the quality of students you'll be with next year. How do they interact with each other? How do they respond to the class material and how is their input? In one of the visits I went to, the professor put students into random groups and put them in the breakout rooms. I got to see most of the student dynamic here, seeing guys take the lead, and throw their diverse ideas into the fire. That was a bit different than seeing the student go into their "comfort groups" which I didn't see, but I was impressed with what I saw in the random groups.

3. Feel free to ask the other students who aren't your host like his or her buddies. They may give insight on the interview process, school culture after hours, etc.

4. Get a feel of the general university campus too, aside from the b-school, if the b-school is on the main campus. If you like that schools city location, the other activities on campus, etc., I think you'll like that business school.
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I think it's worthwhile to visit while you're there, even if only for an hour or two. You could always do a partial visit now, and then a full day visit later in the year when you interview.

Also, make sure to sign up online in advance for Booth.