Are college visits important for admissions?

Yes, college visits play an important role in the admissions process, particularly for elite and ambitious families. While visiting a campus does not guarantee admission, it provides students with the chance to demonstrate interest, which some universities track. More importantly, visits help students evaluate whether a school is the right academic and social fit. At Cardinal Education, we help families plan strategic college visits, preparing students to ask insightful questions, engage with admissions representatives, and observe campus culture. These visits not only build confidence in a student’s college list but also strengthen applications by showing schools that families are committed and informed.