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DO use your college imagination to get creative with your college essays
DON'T record your essays in a hot tub
DON'T wait until the night before the deadline to start your application
DON'T let money stress you out and keep you from applying your top schools
DO use scholarship search sites to find scholarships you are eligible for and APPLY!
DO proofread your application
DON'T rely solely on spell check
DO give your teachers, coaches, bosses, etc. enough time to write your letters of recommendation. Otherwise this will be their response:
DO clean up your social media accounts
DON'T become lazy after you've received an acceptance letter
DON'T let anyone make you feel like you aren't smart enough for your reach schools
DO stay positive and confident...
...because:
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