
Colleges Want You To Like Them...To Really, Really Like Them
Colleges, of course, have a vested interest in selecting from their applicants students who will succeed at their schools. But they also want to identify which candidates are most likely to accept, if offered admission. They call it demonstrated interest and some schools consider this factor in making their final admissions decisions. In borderline situations, students may gain an admissions advantage by demonstrating interest--making a school know of their genuine desire