<p>Just to add…“demonstrated interest” is the term used by admission offices that track your contact with them and use that as a factor in admission. That is not a factor when we read applications at UVa. Looking at interest is not a southern phenomenon. You’ll find it used at schools all over the country and my sense is that it is far more prevalent at private schools.</p>
<p>Interest can be considered during the waitlist process.</p>