<p>My D believes she'd fit very well in CMC. Her standard test scores and GPA are very good (ACT=35, valectorian), and has several leadership positions and a long list of extra-curricular activities. So, I don't anticipate any problem with these elements, but am a little worried about 'demonstrated interest'. She's never visited the campus, and applied past Dec 1, which is deadline for merit scholarships.</p>
<p>I know most colleges care about this factor. How much does CMC care about demonstrated interest?</p>
<p>I can’t lie-they do like interest. Maybe she contacted her area rep by email or attended an info session? That’s interest as well.</p>
<p>My D said no matter what, your D will look great on paper and with the leadership, she should have a very good chance. (You must be very proud.) If she did not visit because she lives far away, that would be understandable and geography could actually be a tie breaker. They definitely look for fit, so the most important thing will be how she put herself across in her application.</p>
<p>Hope you get good news soon!</p>
<p>ps- too bad about missing the scholarship deadline. She looks like she might have been a good candidate!</p>
<p>We live in midwest, so didn’t have chance to travel to Claremont.
But, she drove 90 miles to have an interview with an alumni. I hope it counts as manifestation of interest.</p>
<p>typdad: Relax, I know students that lived a good distance from the school have been admitted (with less than perfect stats and it looks like your D’s are nearly perfect) even if they have not had any interview on or off campus, even if they didn’t visit the campus and even if they had not attended a single program that would identify interest. I’m sure its better to have all of that, but not having it isn’t a deal breaker and I’m sure an alumni interview would indicate interest. Good Luck!</p>
<p>181818 is right…an alum interview is definitely showing interest. Sounds like you are in good shape and not long to wait now. We will cross our fingers for you!</p>
<p>About the demonstrated interest issue, I think that demonstrated interest as well as interviews are over valued more than essays. Schools understand that most students won’t be able to interview, for schools that draw from all over the country at least, and they put MINIMAL weight on the interview. When you interview with an admission’s officer, the only way that will help you is if a specific concern arises.
Example:
“This student doesn’t seem to be involved in many leadership rolls in their school, but out of school they have a few. Why? Public speaking problems perhaps? Are they not outgoing enough to pursue leadership positions in school?” Interviewer chimes in, “Well, this student told me that only four year students are eligible for leadership positions, but I know they assisted the president of their school’s X club on several occasions. They seem really outgoing and this kid was a job to speak with.”</p>
<p>It doesn’t get you in, but it helps address any concerns regarding personality or odd spots on your application. If the interviewer is asked if you are a good fit for the school, that is when their opinion gets you an extra look and possible an acceptance letter if there were a few hazy spots elsewhere. They won’t accept or reject based off of demonstrated interest or interviews at least at CMC. Some colleges, read safety schools for perennial powerhouses, value interest way more than others though.</p>
<p>This quick rant was brought on by a local family who has visited Dartmouth 10 times, flying from the south west to New Hampshire during weekends with their only daughter. She is a sophomore in high school. Other than a source frequent flyer miles and a bonfire of bills, the visits excluding the first, which I would consider premature as a freshman, seem to be a complete waste of time.</p>
<p>If so, congratulations to you and your D!!! And what a tough year to be admitted. D said it was 13% this time around, so quite an accomplishment. D actually called me at 5:01 and I asked her if she got in or not…</p>
<p>If she chooses to attend CMC (D made up her mind at admitted students day-so try to attend!) I hope she loves it as much as my D. She will no doubt see her around as D is heavily involved with on campus stuff.</p>
<p>Do you think CMC is high on her list or is there much more nailbiting to come at your place? </p>