Many US universities do track demonstrated interest, especially for undergraduate admissions, but for master's programmes, it's less common. You find out by checking the admissions webpage of each department—if they mention interviews, open houses, or encourage contact with faculty, *hou*, that's your clue. My own experience applying while juggling freelance work is that a direct, thoughtful email to a professor about their research carried more weight than any general 'interest' tracker. Small-town life teaches you that a genuine, personal touch often reaches further than just filling out another form.
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