<p>I'm currently a Senior and WashU is definitely one of my top choices.. I submitted the application a few weeks ago, RD because I haven't visited the campus and didn't want to be bound anywhere. So since everyone seems to be saying that WashU takes into account demonstrated interest, I'm wondering how I go about doing this? The supplement, from what I remember, didn't ask how I knew about WashU or why I want to go there.</p>
<p>I probably won't be able to visit since I live so far away. I've been to the college representative presentation at my school and one at a hotel, and I'm on the mailing list.. Will they realize that I've been to these things, or is there something else I need to do to indicate interest?</p>
<p>I'm worried because my school seems to have a history of using WashU as a backup school (as in, within the past few years, over 30 kids accepted but maybe one attending).</p>
<p>I’m kind of in the same situation except WashU had no presentations in my area and I couldn’t attend the one in my school.
So I guess I’m in worse shape, lol.</p>
<p>I’ve heard that if you don’t visit the school its bad for your chances. So I’m worried about that.</p>
<p>Yeah, me too. But it’s extremely unlikely I’d be able to, especially with the cold coming on and such. But how would they even know you visited, unless you had an interview?</p>
<p>yesindeedy- don’t stress about not being about to visit.</p>
<p>When you went to the hotel thing, did you speak to the rep personally? (I just asked a random q so that I could afterwards). If so, you’ve already shown interest.</p>
<p>Like you, I was unable to visit until after my acceptance. Similarly, all I did was go to the small meeting at my school and the hotel meeting in my city.</p>
<p>That’s what I’ll probably try to do, I guess. Hopefully I can.</p>
<p>And yes, I did, a little. I’m not sure if he would’ve remembered my name or not, but they did have a sign in sheet, so I know it’s there at least. </p>
<p>Okay, thanks. That’s good to know, because I was really worried they’d think I was using them as a safety school if I didn’t visit. =/</p>
<p>One of the best ways to show interest is to apply for scholarships (listed on WashU website). It takes a little bit of work, but not only does it shopw interest - it may also result in some merit money.</p>
So I’m worried about that.</p>