Demonstrated Interest

Demonstrated Interest
​It's important to note that some schools value what they call Demonstrated Interest. This means, that if you want to attend, you should make contact with the school in some way.  Colleges want to avoid what they call the "Stealth Application," which happens when the first time the college hears from you is at the application. 

How do you show Demonstrated Interest?
​ these insights from this site: 

• Interview
• Campus visit during junior year or summer after junior year
• Early application
• Supplemental essay: showing your particular interest in that college and how you have researched that school specifically
• Speak with alumni or students who may share information with admission office
• Campus info session/tour in fall of senior year
• Interview with admission rep/alum (William and Mary, CNU, Wake Forest)
• Second visit to campus in senior year
• Overnight program
• Contacting admission rep
• Meeting with faculty on campus or by phone

Some Schools that Consider Demonstrated Interest

​Which schools consider Demonstrated Interest? See this 8/4/17 report from Synocate.