<p>First, use the Search function for “demonstrated interest”, you will get lots of threads, including this informative (though long) one:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/457783-demonstrated-interest-what-colleges-really-want-you-show-them-love.html?highlight=demonstrated+interest[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/457783-demonstrated-interest-what-colleges-really-want-you-show-them-love.html?highlight=demonstrated+interest</a></p>
<p>Then go to this thread to see how different schools weight demonstrated interest.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/76444-links-common-data-sets-posted-colleges.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/76444-links-common-data-sets-posted-colleges.html</a></p>
<p>Do understand that there are more ways to show interest in a school than to visit and take a tour. And yes, sometimes touring a school will help a student decide whether to apply or to attend. But, CC is a skewed sample, most students don’t see their future college until they set foot on it in the fall to attend.</p>