Demonstrating Interest in Colleges

You can demonstrate interest by:

• Engaging directly with an admission officer (in person or via email).

• Signing up for the school's official mailing list.

• Attend virtual meetings or information sessions.

• Opening your emails from colleges.

• All of the above!

Which of the following is a way to demonstrate interest in a school?

• Posting about the school on social media

• Visiting the campus and taking an official tour

• Watching movies about college life

• Reading brochures at home

What can you do to engage with the admissions representative of a school?

• Send them a friend request on social media

• Meet the admissions rep and communicate directly with them

• Write an anonymous blog post about the school

• Guess their email and send a message

How can you use essays to demonstrate interest in a school?

• By writing about general topics unrelated to the school

• By copying essays from the internet

• By using your essays to show that you really know what the school has to offer

• By writing a fictional story

What is one of the ways to have virtual contact with a school to show interest?

• Browsing the school's website without interacting

• Attending virtual meetings and sessions

• Playing online games during school hours

• Watching videos unrelated to the school

What does 'Early Decision' involve when demonstrating interest in a school?

• Deciding on your major early

• Using the early decision plan to commit to your first choice

• Making a decision to apply without visiting the school

• Choosing your courses before applying