We always encourage MBA candidates to visit their target business schools, because\u00a0doing so can make a positive impression on the admissions committee, gives candidates opportunity to personalize their applications (essays and interviews in particular\u2014depending on the timing of the visit)\u00a0and may even help them select their schools. But remember, when you visit campuses for interviews or just to experience the atmosphere at your target schools,\u00a0you should\u00a0always be on your best behavior.<\/p>\n
Although the receptionist in the Admissions Office is not a \u201cspy,\u201d and your tour guide’s main concern is not to inform the admissions committee of your actions or comments, both of these individuals will likely feel compelled to report any bad behavior to the admissions committee. We spoke with one former receptionist (now an admissions committee member) at a top-ten school, who said that if she encountered rudeness from a visiting candidate, she would make note of it and\u00a0send a message about the incident to\u00a0the admissions director, who would subsequently remove the candidate from consideration for admission. Most candidates are on their best behavior anyway, but we nevertheless\u00a0offer this important reminder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"