Visiting campus after submitting application

Question

I just wanted to know, if it makes any sense to the adcoms if i visited the campus after the submission of the application. 
there would be no way to mention to them or mail them that i did. But would it be of any use now ?

admitStreet · Answer

vamkrispk - it'd depend on the school, but most AdComs take note of candidates making campus visits. If your visit is before the admission decision is made, this (i.e. your demonstrated interest) could be an additional factor taken into consideration. Make sure to highlight your motivation towards the program during and after the visit (e.g. via email) and create a personal connect with the team, as in-person interaction is a great opportunity to do that. Regards, Arvind Founder, admitStreet W: https://admitstreet.com | LinkedIn | E: consultingteam@admitstreet.com

MBAGuide · Answer

vamkrispk A campus visit has no meaning IMO unless you have something to say to the admissions office about it, specifically how the visit or your interaction with staff and students during the visit reinforced your decision to apply to or attend a particular program. That being said, there's nothing wrong with sending the adcom an email about your visit to the school after applying, since you did not manage to do so earlier but were very taken with the idea of seeing the campus up close. Even if the email does not directly affect the quality of the application, it shows that you are serious about the program, and honestly, schools are always happy to hear from prospective students about how much they enjoyed the campus tour or what they particularly liked. Planning to apply this year for an MBA but not sure about the right strategy? Reach out for a candid conversation. Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer) MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message: +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

Admissionado · Answer

vamkrispk :

You can send a note to the AdCom, but odds are it's not going to make a huge difference at this point in the process. In general, campus visits are good but only if they are properly incorporated into your application (mostly your essays.) If this were a tried and true way to "boost" your profile, everyone would visit right after if they could.

It's more likely to play a role if you are waitlisted. You can certainly mention the visit (and what you learned) in a letter of continued interest.

Admissionado

Visiting campus after submitting application

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