What does an invitation to an open house for a grad school mean?

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Receiving an invitation to an open house from a graduate school, even before formal admission, typically indicates that the school is interested in potential candidates. Open houses provide an opportunity for prospective students to visit the campus, meet faculty, and engage with current students. This event allows both the institution and the candidates to assess mutual fit. The term "open house" suggests a group event where multiple applicants are invited, fostering a competitive yet informative environment. For those specifically interested in programs like Berkeley's nuclear engineering, attending such events can be particularly beneficial for gaining insights into the program and networking with faculty and peers.
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I am starting to hear back from my grad schools and some have invited me to an open house, explicitly stating that I have not yet been admitted.

Does anyone have any experience with what exactly an invitation to an open house means? Specifically, I am interested in Berkeley nuclear engineering if anyone has experience with that as well.

Thanks!
 
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Essentially, it is a visit to the campus at which you get to see the campus and the professors, and they get to see you! The fact that it is referred to as an "open house" implies that this is one day on which a number of people are being invited.
 

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