<p>When I toured colleges this spring and summer, I gave them three things</p>
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<li><p>A full page cover letter stating my specific interests about the school (programs, organizations, etc.) and my intended major</p></li>
<li><p>An updated 1 page “brag sheet”-basically a resume listing my awards, skills, hobbies, special interests, EC’s, work experience, and volunteer hours</p></li>
<li><p>An up to date transcript.</p></li>
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<p>I went to each admissions office and personally handed the package to a representitive. Then when I got home, I called my regional reps to make sure they recieved the package. That is how you show interest. And By the way, many schools keep a record of how many times you visit and contact them. Maybe not Yale, but there are many top schools that do this.</p>