Overnight visit at Rice?

hotasice
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:07:22 +0000

I was about to say… you should not visit a school second semester (April 1) unless you were accepted and strongly are considering to matriculate there–I think that’s an obvious given. Well, if you were deferred and thought another campus interview/campus visit was necessary, then that’s a different story.

You should try to go during the fall semester (this semester). Did you schedule an on-campus interview or an alumni interview that is not on campus? I think Rice really likes demonstrated interest and if possible I would encourage you to visit the campus if you have not already done so.

I don’t think you should schmooze with the admissions people in terms of trying to “get to know them,” but instead just be polite and introduce yourself and let them get to know you a bit. Ask them questions, take a campus tour, etc.

In terms of overnight visit, I suggest you call up the admissions office and try to make arrangements with them for you to get an overnight host. I didn’t do an overnight (except on Owl Days), so I’m assuming that’s the way to go if you want to do an overnight.