Why Demonstrated Interest Matters More Than Ever in Selective College Admissions
From A Slice with 'Dice by Corey Alderdice
May 30, 2026 · 22 min · Season 4 · Episode 25
About this episode
Corey Alderdice discusses the increasing importance of demonstrated interest in selective college admissions.
As selective college admissions continues to shift, strong students and families need to understand not only how to build a strong application—but how colleges interpret genuine interest. In this jumbo-sized episode, Corey Alderdice explores why “demonstrated interest” may play a greater role in the upcoming admissions cycle, especially as some selective universities move away from traditional supplemental essays and as application numbers continue to rise. Building on the previous episode’s ...
People in this episode
Host: Corey Alderdice
Topics covered
- college admissions
- demonstrated interest
- application process
- selective universities
- student engagement
Keywords
- college admissions
- demonstrated interest
- application cycle
- selective universities
- student applications
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