I am in the process of applying to a handful of programs. I am interested in visiting/touring the campus of several of the programs that are within a few hours' drive from me. One of the program directors I spoke with encouraged me to do this.
I've been wondering if anyone has done this - pre-arranged with a program director or other program staff to visit the campus. My big question is: what do you wear? Do you go all out in your interview attire? Or, assuming there is going to be a lot of walking, and since it's not really an interview, does business casual (dress pants, nice sweater, etc) do the trick? I have tried searching to find out what the proper etiquette for this situation is, but no luck so far.
If you have done this, please let me know what your experience was like. Besides what you wore (or wish you would have worn), what did the visit consist of? Was it relaxed, or more of a pre-interview? I just want to be prepared.
Thank you!
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Hi all,
I am in the process of applying to a handful of programs. I am interested in visiting/touring the campus of several of the programs that are within a few hours' drive from me. One of the program directors I spoke with encouraged me to do this.
I've been wondering if anyone has done this - pre-arranged with a program director or other program staff to visit the campus. My big question is: what do you wear? Do you go all out in your interview attire? Or, assuming there is going to be a lot of walking, and since it's not really an interview, does business casual (dress pants, nice sweater, etc) do the trick? I have tried searching to find out what the proper etiquette for this situation is, but no luck so far.
If you have done this, please let me know what your experience was like. Besides what you wore (or wish you would have worn), what did the visit consist of? Was it relaxed, or more of a pre-interview? I just want to be prepared.
Thank you!