What is demonstrated interest—and can it really change a student’s chances of getting accepted? In this episode of The Ol’ College Try, host Peg Keough sits down with Mark Stucker, producer of Your College Bound Kid, to break down how colleges measure interest and why it matters for admissions and financial outcomes. You’ll learn how schools use demonstrated interest to predict yield (who’s likely to enroll), avoid “unlikely to enroll” applicants, and protect admit rates. Mark explains the most important ways students can show real interest—campus visits (in-person or virtual), college fairs, optional interviews, strong “Why Us?” essays, email engagement, and even website traffic colleges track through their CRMs. Peg and Mark also discuss which colleges care most about DI, common myths, and practical, low-stress strategies families can use to help students stand out and make better college decisions. If you’re building a college list or applying this year, this is a must-listen.

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