Post-acceptance visits - appearance & questions?

[aspmongo]

So after you've been accepted to one or several programs that are far enough away that you've never been, and you fly over, what is an appropriate dress code?

I'm a girl and leaning toward a dress and boots or a business casual level of blouse and skirt or dress pants, but should I really be wearing a suit?

Also, what questions do you recommend asking that people may overlook? How far do you try to leverage other offers at your first choice program?

Any advice is much appreciated!

[littlenova]

I went "smart casual" to MICA. We did alot of walking around campus and stuff, so wearing a suit would have been too much. I wouldn't wear a suit. You are not applying for a job...It's academia and it's art and...you already have been accepted. I would just be your sparkly self.

I asked about funding and they told me a ballpark, but that they were still getting an exact number. I was happy with the ballpark...

I would ask your school about funding...and ask them to give you an idea of what you might be offered, because it "will be a factor in your decision"...maybe you casually mention other programs...but, honestly...I don't think it's about selling yourself at this point. I really think they decide on aid based on the work and application submissions. At the meeting, they just want to get to know you.Maybe some schools are different....I dunno.

[savantarde]

The contacts at my undergrad University (professors) have been adamant with regard to the issue of dress--proclaiming that you should wear whatever you would normally wear, and that you feel comfortable in--without dressing sloppily.

In other words, no holey or ripped jeans (go for a nice, new dark denim pant), no grossly un-ironed shirts, etc. Also, don't be overly perfumed.

You are an artist. Therefore, your personal style should reflect this, in whatever way you deem appropriate!