<p>Well, do they?</p>
<p>I think so. I attended one and we had to sign in when we walked in. It’s a way of showing interest, which MIGHT bump you up at decisions time. Maybe.</p>
<p>Yes, they keep track both who is invited and who attends. That info is listed with all the contact the college has had with you, both directions.</p>
<p>As an alum admissions rep, it’s nice for me to know what contact a prospie has had. If you’ve been to campus I can talk about different things in an interview. If you’ve been to a local event, I know you’ve gotten a chance to meet some alums, pic up literature, etc.</p>
<p>They pretty much keep track of all contact you have with the college.</p>
<p>I can’t find information on these.</p>
<p>^ If you sign up for their mailing list (there’s a form on their website), they’ll send you invites to receptions in your local area. For example, I live in the SF Bay Area, where the alumni club sets up a lot of them.</p>
<p>Hey Birdhouse - Are you going to one this weekend?</p>
<p>^ Nah, I don’t think I’m attending Carleton either.</p>