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THINK OF YOURSELF AS A BRAND

With the competition for admission to colleges becoming increasingly difficult, personal branding for college applicants has become a necessity.  Making those institutions aware of who you are, what you've accomplished, and what your interests and goals are, is paramount to your acceptance.

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VISUALLY SHOWCASE YOURSELF

Fall Media Group can create a personal website for you that showcases your work and who you are as a person and young professional.  This is also the best way for your name to appear on search engines. It can be a simple two to three page site with your resume, link to your social platforms, and a brief bio. 

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STRIVE TO ONE UP YOURSELF

How do you stand out in a crowded sea of impressive applicants?  Be the best you can be and be consistent with it:

• Earn the best grades  attainable in challenging high school courses, redo tests or projects where permissible, and complete 'extra credit' challenges where offered.

• Ensure your standardized test scores accurately represent your abilities.

• Take action and become involved in extracurricular or community service activities you are sincerely passionate about.

• Create a 15 second 'elevator pitch' and be able to communicate your interests and potential career avenue.

• Present yourself to the institutions through unique essays that tap into your individuality.

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CREATE A POSITIVE ONLINE PRESENCE

• Remember, the digital footprint is permanent.  Audit what you write.  The importance of responsible social media behavior cannot be underestimated. Every controversial post is at risk for negative consequences.

• Having a strategy in which you present yourself in your best light for each college you are considering is critical.  If you can't "sell yourself" or illustrate the unique qualities that allow you to leap off the page, the admissions team may just give your application a quick once over and move on.

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