UMass Amherst and demonstrated interest?

As I'm getting ready to apply to UMass Amherst, I'm curious, does UMass Amherst track demonstrated interest in their admissions process? Should I try my best to reach out and participate in virtual events, or does it not matter at all?

UMass Amherst does not consider demonstrated interest as part of their admissions process. Their decisions are based on factors such as your academic record, extracurricular involvement, and application essays.

That said, it's never a bad idea to participate in virtual events and engage with the university on social media or through webinars. Attending events and connecting with the university can provide you with a better understanding of what UMass Amherst has to offer and whether it's the right fit for you. You can also learn about specific resources or opportunities available at the school that you might be able to reference to make your supplemental essays more specific to UMass Amherst in particular. You can read more about how to craft compelling essays, and how engaging with the school might help you do so, on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-umass-amherst-essays.

Although demonstrated interest won't directly impact your chances of acceptance, there can be indirect benefits. So, if you do participate in virtual events or connect with the university in other ways, be sure to take notes on what you learn and try to incorporate some of that insight into your application. Good luck!