Participating in a visitation program?

[allib2014]

I was wondering if it would work to my advantage to apply to a graduate student visitation program offered by RPI, or if I should just set up a visit on my own. The application is fairly involved and asks for official transcripts and a letter of recommendation. Would this have any impact at all on my official application? I need all the help I can get, but I'm wondering if the program is geared more towards science and engineering students, while I'm applying to a humanities program.

On the other hand, maybe no one cares about visiting and I should just contact professors I'm interested in working with by email...?

[rising_star]

I would apply for the program if you're truly interested in the school. What have you got to lose?