<p>I’m a sophomore right now, and I’ve been looking at some colleges. I’ve had people recommend that I show interest in colleges now? How would I do that? I would attend a summer program hosted by them, but obviously I can’t do that for every single college…</p>
<p>One of my friends has been in contact with Fordham’s admissions office since freshman year… that’s a bit early for it; the most common thing is visiting campus and interviewing.</p>
<p>B4 you drive yourself crazy, only some colleges care about “demonstrated interest”. The vast majority don’t care – especially the most selective ones. Plus, these will focus their attn on Juniors and Seniors. Some summer programs are used as marketing tools by some colleges – they want you to experience campus life and hope you’ll apply/attend. Most confer no advantage whatsoever – especially the very selective colleges.</p>
<p>First go on their website and sign up to be on the mailing list. Then in the spring, start to visit the colleges - this will give you plenty of time to visit alot of colleges and cross some off. Then in Junior year you can do second visits and add new colleges that might now interest you. I think starting now is the best thing you could do. Alot of colleges also do information sessions on the road - you could attend them as well. You’re on the right track.</p>