About College Admissions: U.S.: How to "Demonstrate Interest" When Applying to College

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. Half of all colleges and universities consider "demonstrated interest" to be an important part of the application. Why is demonstrated interest given so much weight? And how should you demonstrate your interest? This week's newsletter takes a look at the issue. Why Colleges Care About "Demonstrated Interest" By accepting students who have a high level of interest in their school, admissions officers make the task of enrolling a new class more predictable. Learn more 8 Ways to Demonstrate Your Interest There are good and bad ways to show a college that you are interested. This article outlines 8 ways to demonstrate your interest. "Tell Me About Yourself" - College Interview Tips "Tell me about yourself" -- It's one of the most common college interview questions. This article looks at some good ways to answer it. Read the interview tips. Spotlight on Hollins University This week's spotlight takes us to Roanoke, Virginia, where we find Hollins University, a small private university for women. Learn more about this excellent liberal arts college. College Admissions Ads College Applying to College Telford College Jobs College Resume Help Norwich City College Featured Articles 10th Grade College Admissions Timeline Should You Explain a Bad Grade When Applying to College? 5 Bad Reasons to Transfer How Does Getting Married Affect Your Financial Aid? Reasons to Do an Optional Interview Delete These 12 Facebook Photos Now   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Senior Year Timeline Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? College Interviews Advertisement