<p>You show interest by writing letters to your admissions rep and asking questions about the school. However, make them real questions - things you really want to know. If you can’t visit, how about doing their online chats? If AU comes to your school for a college fair visit their table. If they are offering interviews in your area, sign up. </p>
<p>ECs that you are doing for only a month don’t count. I concur with hudsonvalley51 - AU is not a safety for you.</p>
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