What is a letter of interest?

<p>I have been to the websites of the colleges I am interested in applying to, and I have seen each of their requirements. I did not see anything about a letter of interest, yet I have seen that alluded to in a few CC posts. What is a letter of interest? Is it required? Recommended? When is it sent?</p>

<p>It’s not a “letter of interest”; it’s showing interest in the school. Things like requesting information, visiting the school & taking official tours, attending college fairs at which the school is present, etc.</p>

<p>It’s just letting the school know that you are interested in learning more about them or in attending.</p>

<p>It’s something contrived by nervous students who feel they need to propel themselves to the top of the pile. The actual utility of such a PR scheme is debatable IMHO. The vast majority of colleges don’t take “demonstrated interest” into account.</p>

<p>I mean, I actually visited all the colleges I am intrested in, and they took down my name at each one. Haven’t I, therefore, shown sufficient interest already?</p>

<p>yep now just focus on the app</p>