<p>Is emailing legitimate questions to colleges considered "demonstrated interest"? If you can't visit the campus, and there's really not opportunities like college fairs in your area?</p>
<p>That can help, especially if you develop a relationship with your assigned admissions officer. Some schools have internet chats with prospective applicants and other virtual opportunities to connect. Your writing supplement is another opportunity to show the research you’ve done about the school and why you believe it would be a good fit.</p>