How I did it: Trying to get into a good college made me hate school. It seemed like
everything I did was done to impress admissions committees. Though this is true, the hard work was worth it. Now I'm going to a top-ranked college and have pretty much ensured my future success.

Lessons & tips: Study hard, take the hardest classes you can be successful in, and do
things outside of school. Join a few clubs and activities, play a sport
or an instrument (or both!) and volunteer. Make sure you spend enough
time on your college applications to really give admissions counselors
an idea of your personality.

Good luck!

Apr 08, 2009, 07:45PM PDT | 0 comments | 2 cheers