<p>Same as fostertv, East Coast, son did not visit before admission. But son went to NYC interview and had a great conversation with an admissions officer, attended a regional Carleton event, and, while he could NOT fit an interview with a local alum into his schedule, he had talked with Carleton Dean of Admissions at a high-school college night in October of his senior year (this is what got him psyched to apply as he loved the conversation). He’s a very happy freshman.</p>