Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How It Impacts College Admissions

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Ol' College Try

Matt and Peg's College Planning Podcast

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Let’s give the college planning game an Ol’ College Try—together. New episodes every Thursday at 12PM ET. Ol’ College Try is your go-to podcast for students, families, and educators ready to tackle the college planning process with confidence. Hosted by Matt Carpenter, Co-Founder of College Aid Pro, and Peg Keough, Director of Education, each episode breaks down the ins and outs of financial aid, scholarships, student loans, and smart college planning—without the overwhelm. 💡 Get expert insights, insider strategies, and the latest updates to make college more affordable and less stressful.

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Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How It Impacts College Admissions

Ol' College Try

41 minutes 45 seconds

1 month ago

Demonstrated Interest with Mark Stucker: What It Is and How It Impacts College Admissions

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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