The Koppelman Group

MARCH 28, 2024

For the last few decades, students looking to weasel their way to get accepted into top-tier colleges like Cornell University have stressed themselves silly about demonstrated interest. Should they go to Cornell’s homepage once a day in case someone is tracking their home address? (No, No, that’s creepy).

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 15, 2024

If we had a dollar for every time we got a question about demonstrated interest, the millennial housing crisis would be no problem. Demonstrated interest has always been a nebulous category, and most prospective students want to do everything in their power to make an impression on the admissions office.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 24, 2024

As you discover advertising best practices for targeting the parents of young students, remember to be guided by empathy as you center efforts on demonstrating your educational value. How can you design your marketing strategy to appeal to those seeking educational excellence, especially the ones who matter most to them?

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Spark Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Every year, college admission rates seem to get lower. Meanwhile, many additional colleges, from Boston University to University of Virginia (UVA) to the University of Miami, saw their admission rates drop below 20% (meaning fewer than 1 in 5 applicants are admitted). But the trend is widespread at selective schools.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2024

You want to know how to demonstrate interest effectively at Brown, and we have a bit of veteran wisdom for you. Basically, genuine interest is our secret weapon. Recently, the college admissions landscape has changed in favor of transparency and equity, and almost all have made it clear that gestures like these do not matter.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

We might be the only ones laughing, but it always makes us chuckle to talk about demonstrated interest at an Ivy League school. If you’re applying to Yale, here’s what you need to know about demonstrating interest and pledging your undying loyalty to Handsome Dan. Until recently, that is. Until recently, that is.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2024

Unsurprisingly, the question of demonstrated interest comes up a lot, because most schools don’t strictly define what their idea of demonstrated interest is or how much it factors into their decisions. In their common data set , Princeton lists “level of applicant’s interest” as “not considered.”

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 11, 2024

Interest is implied. Demonstrated interest is a significant consideration for many admissions departments, and you need to know which institutions track demonstrated interest so that you can craft your application strategy accordingly. Harvard, unequivocally, does not consider demonstrated interest.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 28, 2023

Meta and TikTok, unsurprisingly, are at or near the top of the list of companies collecting information based on users’ online behavior, but did you know that colleges routinely collect data on prospective students ? College Admissions Private Counseling Maximize your admissions odds with our guidance.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 13, 2024

While it remains shocking that a school whose official mascot is just the color green but big (and whose unofficial mascot is “Keggy the Keg”) has maintained its position as one of the most competitive colleges in the U.S., There’s also the elusive and beautifully vague factor of “demonstrated interest.” numbers don’t lie.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 19, 2024

Hello, and welcome to the “demonstrated interest” support group. If you’re a bewildered college applicant, you’re in the right place. Demonstrated interest is confusing. However, we’re not telling you to stop demonstrating interest entirely — we’re just reframing your expectations.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a college applicant aspiring to join the esteemed Ivy League universities, you may have encountered varying opinions on the importance of “demonstrated interest” in Ivy League admissions processes. Partner with us to enhance your path to college admissions success. Ready to Ace Your Ivy League Application?

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 24, 2023

Do law schools care about so-called “demonstrated interest”? You may remember that from when you applied to college. For example, Northwestern undergrad cares a LOT about demonstrated interest. UVA undergrad does not and wishes you would knock it off with the Why UVA essays.) It’s that simple, really.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 2, 2024

If you don’t get into your first choice college, don’t be discouraged — there’s more than one way to a destination! Venturing into the transfer admission process can feel daunting, and is a significant choice that requires careful consideration. Transferring from one college to another is more common than you may think.

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Discovery College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

When colleges consider applicants, they are interested in several factors. But, colleges consider other factors too, such as letters of recommendation, test scores, essays and demonstrated interest (DI). Not all colleges track DI, but if you’re applying to one that does, you need to understand what it means.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And Northeastern isn’t alone: in the uber-competitive, post-pandemic admissions landscape , colleges and universities have been inundated with record-breaking application numbers, stretching admissions teams thin and leading students to wonder how they can pivot to stand out in the crowd. What does this mean for you?

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

students and families (understandably) often ask us what colleges are looking for in students they admit and how to maximize their chances of standing out in selective college admissions. What exactly matters to colleges the most? TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) What do colleges look for in a student? Work 185 2.2

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Visiting colleges during your high school spring break allows you to see the university in session, filled with students engaged in their activities, and campus culture on full display. COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS Campus visits are typically available by registration on the admissions page of a university’s website.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JULY 11, 2023

I haven't seen this discussed much in the list of things that colleges will need to reassess about their process given their more limited toolkit to achieve diversity, so let's add another: demonstrated interest. First, you have to know whether a school cares about demonstrated interest or not. That's nutty.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Need some help building your college list? It's a document with statistics and valuable information on nearly every 4-year college and university in the US. What kind of financial aid does a particular college offer, and how much can I maybe get? The best part: the Common Data Set for colleges is completely free to access!

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

What is demonstrated interest? 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!

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This blog is about how to get into Trinity College in Connecticut. This Trinity is in Hartford, CT, and is part of the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Colleges publish a document called the “ Common Data Set ” yearly. They don’t track GPA because it's not a great data point. This speaks to academic rigor.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 25, 2023

With the exception of VCOM, South Carolina medical schools demonstrate a strong preference for in-state students. IS) Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine UR Spartanburg DO 2010 $46,900 IS $46,900 OOS 3.7 IS) Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine UR Spartanburg DO 2010 $46,900 IS $46,900 OOS 3.7 OOS 169 (89.3%

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DC College Counseling

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AMERICA LOVES Data SCIENCE THIS YEAR Have you noticed that practically every college in the country either just introduced, is in the middle of introducing, or is planning to introduce a new academic program in data science? And we think it’s a great field, so we are in full support of that. However, if data isn’t your thing, don’t worry!

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Koodoos Learning

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

It’s a great way for admissions officers to put a face to your name, and determine your fit for the college and your chosen program. At the same time, you’re able to get a better sense of whether or not the college is what you’re looking for. The more you know about your chosen field, the more you can demonstrate your passion.

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 20, 2023

Colleges whose high Early Action deferral numbers turned into low acceptance rates: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY On October 15, Clemson received 26,000 early applications for its first-ever early action cycle and 32,000 regular decision applications for a freshman class size that will ultimately be 4,500 students. for in-state applicants and 25.8%

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 4, 2024

Reading Time: 9 minutes Not so long ago, students who had been accepted to a college or university might expect a phone call, an invitation to an open house, and perhaps some brochures or a catalogue in the mail. Admissions software can help segment prospects (according to expressed interest, referral source, location, etc.)

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2023

Start Planning Your College Visits One of the few silver linings to come out of the pandemic is that schools have finally embraced virtual visits (first out of necessity, now by choice!), So if your budget and schedule (and life more generally) enable you to visit colleges in person, that’s great! Colleges track who attends them.

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Marks Education

APRIL 12, 2023

If you are in the midst of your college search, chances are you have heard the term “demonstrated interest”. The important thing to keep in mind is that many colleges take this very seriously—if you can find ways to show that you know the school well, and it’s a top choice, it can help you get in!

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Revolution Tutors

APRIL 8, 2022

Colleges are very keen on maintaining a high yield rate : the percentage of accepted students that actually attend the university. By demonstrating interest. About 40% of schools factor demonstrated interest into their admissions decisions, making it an essential part of your application package.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I have actually read the Stanford admissions' record, including commentary about a student's interview, academic profile, and essays, says Rachel Coleman, a Stanford alum and independent education consultant at College Essay Editor. Ideally, your passions should align with your academic interests. Want to know how to get into Stanford?

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Firstly, Yale requires all applicants to indicate up to three academic areas of interest and explain why a certain topic in that field of study excites them (200-word limit). Next comes the infamous “Why _ college?” TTA Top Tip : Have an upcoming college interview? Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 30, 2023

The NCAA’s rules regarding division 3 scholarships are as follows: ” “[to] provide an integrated environment for student-athletes to take part in competitive athletics while pursuing their academic interests with rigor and dedication.” Because D3 schools are often selective colleges, they do offer other scholarships.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 25, 2023

IS) Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 3 (56) Philadelphia MD 1824 $61,270 IS $61,270 OOS 3.82 IS) Drexel University College of Medicine 5 (85) Philadelphia MD 1848 $62,089 IS $62,089 OOS 3.79 IS) Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 6 (95–124) Erie DO 1992 $37,200 IS $37,200 OOS 3.5

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 23, 2022

As the pandemic eases and college campuses finally start to open up to outsiders, you may be gearing up to visit colleges with your sophomores and juniors. Although these tours are part of a college’s marketing, and therefore should be taken in that light, you can gain valuable information from the tour and info session.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 25, 2023

Avid learners read books, listen to podcasts, and watch YouTube videos, taking the reins of their studies and delving deeper into both school subjects and other budding interests. College Admissions Private Counseling Maximize your admissions odds with our guidance. Self-studying is an important part of that conversation.

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Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 7, 2023

Depth over breadth: How to make your extracurricular activities count for college admissions By now you already know that it’s not just about academics. GPA doesn’t guarantee you admission to any college, nor do perfect SATs. The Spike Approach Work on establishing yourself in a specific area of interest. Having a 4.0

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