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What is Demonstrated Interest in College Admission?

Great College Advice

More and more, college admissions is becoming a game. The days when kids simply submitted applications and waited for a response based on the merits of their application are long gone. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects.

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Campus Visit Notes: American University

Parry College Counseling: College Admissions Blog

They are big on demonstrated interest (in-person visits, virtual visits, saying hello to admission reps at college fairs and events, solid “why American U?” and want to make sure students are intentional in their application to AU. ” essay, etc.)

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Why Demonstrated Interest Matters in College Admissions

StandOut College Prep

We’ll discuss various ways to demonstrate your interest, such as attending virtual events, contacting current students, and submitting a thoughtful application. Key Takeaways Demonstrated interest shows colleges you're serious and have done your research. This can be done through scheduled visits or by attending college fairs.

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How 2023 Acceptance Rates Affect Juniors' College List Building

CTK College Coach

This school deferred an unprecedented number of applicants this fall, and we don’t yet know how many of those students will ultimately be accepted this spring.” Clemson deferred 17,000 of those early applicants and rejected 500. for in-state applicants and 25.8% for out-of-state and international applicants combined).

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What is Demonstrated Interest for College Admissions and Do You Need to Show it?

Excelsior Admissions Consulting

Demonstrated interest is a student showing enthusiasm and interest for a particular college in different areas during the application process. What demonstrated interest isn’t: Having to wear the college sweatshirt on the tour! Do colleges care about demonstrated interest? Stop by the college booth at a college fair.

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When and How to Demonstrate Interest: Spring, Summer and Fall Timeline:

Marks Education

Attend virtual tours: Take advantage of any remote opportunities through the Admissions Office (check any college’s Admissions Office website to learn about what they offer): virtual tours, Q & A sessions. Many colleges keep track of potential applicants who sign up. Get it in early to show them that you really care!

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Why Did You Go There? Reflections on Our College Decisions

DC College Counseling

Read on to see who applied ED II to three, yes three schools; who banned their embarrassing father from campus tours; and who waited until April 30 to make a decision. But then I learned that all three had early decision II , and Wash U notified 1/15, Emory notified 2/1, and Vanderbilt notified 2/15. Washington University in St.