Colleges care about the character of people they admit; therefore, what you do after school, during weekends and over summers tells them a lot about the kind of person you are.

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Here is what to do that will increase your chances for getting off a wait list and onto a college's acceptance list.

f you are unsure about which college you want to say yes to, this may signal that you don't have enough information to make a good decision or that the information you have is incomplete or possibly disorganized. Here is a list of things to do that will help you make a good choice.

To help kids figure out what to do with their lives, we need to teach them 1) how to become more cognizant of who they are as people and students, 2) become aware of their natural bents, talents and interests, and 3) translate this knowledge into making good decisions about courses, activities, jobs and careers.

This exercise is the beginning of a process to come up with word messages students want colleges to "get" about them as they fill-out applications, write essays and have interviews.

Congratulations if you have been accepted! Condolences if you have been denied. If you have been deferred, that's actually good news because it means that an admissions office has decided to postpone making a decision about your application until the regular admission cycle.

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Not getting into one school that you applied to early can give you information and motivation to do things differently for other applications. Turn a negative situation into a positive opportunity. Remember, no college is going to be perfect, even one you think you love.

With deadlines just around the corner, this is a friendly reminder that there is still time for students to give their applications more than just a last minute polish.

"Mrs. Shaevitz, when I think about working on a college application, I feel overwhelmed even before I begin. Will you please show me -- A through Z -- exactly what I need to do to complete a college application?"

When all is said and done, the best case for colleges admitting you is offering them a stellar application that articulates who you are as a student and person. Here are seven things you can do to make sure your application stands out from the crowd.

If you are able to meet face to face with an admissions representative and make a very good impression -- particularly in an official admissions interview -- that rep might become an advocate for you, arguing your case in admissions selection meetings.

For most college students, there will never be another time in your life when so many understanding, well-trained people are genuinely interested in helping you succeed.