does demonstrated interest actually matter or is it a myth

AnonymousOP Aristo CEO4h ago

It depends on the school. Some colleges track it and say so: campus visits, information sessions, emails, interviews. Others say they do not consider it at all. The Common Data Set for each school (section C7) lists whether "level of applicant's interest" is considered.

If you cannot visit, there are free ways to show interest at schools that track it: virtual information sessions, an interview when offered, a thoughtful why-us essay, and opening their emails. You do not need to fly anywhere.

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