Hi everyone! I've heard that demonstrated interest can play a role in college admissions. Can you explain what it is and how it can impact the process? Thanks in advance!
Hey there! Demonstrated interest is a way for colleges to see how genuinely interested and invested a student is in attending their school. This can be shown through various means such as campus visits, connecting with admission officers, attending webinars, or applying Early Decision or Early Action.
While the importance of demonstrated interest varies from college to college, it can be a factor in their decision-making process. For some schools, knowing that a student is genuinely interested in attending may give them a slight edge over similarly qualified applicants.
It's crucial, however, not to let demonstrated interest overshadow other priorities during the admissions process, such as maintaining good grades and participating in extracurricular activities. For more information and tips about demonstrated interest, take a look at this helpful CollegeVine blog post: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-demonstrated-interest-matter-in-college-admissions/.
Best of luck!
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