<p>What is the best possible way to express your interest in a school and show them you really want to attend their university.</p>
<p>Get on their mailing list. Visit & Tour. Have an interview.</p>
<p>Visit. Contact your regional admissions officer.</p>
<p>There is only one real way to show deep interest: apply for admission and explicitly let the college know.</p>
<p>If this college is your top choice, then apply early decision. You’ll have an advantage by doing this since the college would then know you’ll attend if accepted. If you’re not initially sure so as to apply ED, or you can’t make the necessary commitment, then for regular decision consider whether the college is your top choice. If it is tell your guidance counselor, so he can communicate that to the college, and state that in your application.</p>