Is there any way to improve apps with such little time left?

Applying to College
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<p>Okay, so, Class of 2009, our days as HYPSMC hopefuls are dwindling to a halt. We have but a mere three months until ED/EA applications are due, and five until RD. Test scores are solidifying, senior schedules have been released, and most club officers were elected at the end of last year. We're probably receiving the last paycheck from the employer we've spent every one of our high school summers working for. By now, we know who we're applying to and what kind of need- or merit-based aid we need to go there, and probably the likelihood of our acceptance.</p>

<p>I can't help but relate to the "lame duck" phenomenon of the U.S. presidency. Is there anything left for us to do other than pray for better scores on the Fall SATs and ACTs and write decent essays? I'd just rather still be actively pursuing acceptance than sitting and playing the waiting game after I've finished my applications.</p>

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<p>o-o i'm a freshman, but you could always enter some contest and win?? those are usually quick. like a math competition or something.</p>

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<p>competitions and contests!</p>

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<p>Cure cancer!</p>

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<p>I'm applying to a state college, but I still can't believe the day when I fill out the applications is almost here. Six more months and I'll know whether I'm in or not. I just wish summer was over, it's time to get started.</p>

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<p>sigh... i can't believe I'm finally becoming a senior....</p>

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<p>competitions, start a new project for senior year...etc.</p>

<p>but relax; probably 95% of what's important and deciding factors are probably already listed.</p>

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<p>I know exactly how you feel.
My mom is trying to pressure me to self-study APs as I type.
Hahahaha
GG.</p>

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<p>Everything is pretty much done...except the essays. :)</p>

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<p>i find myself asking this same question</p>

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<p>I think that using this time to write essays is probably going to help out the most at this point.</p>

<p>I'm also bulking up a few things that I already have done. Like now I'm joining a chamber music program at Peabody Conservatory Prep and I'm entering a really cool concerto competition....</p>

<p>I don't know, I too hate the feeling that I'm not doing anything.</p>

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<p>WHAT AREY OU KIDDING OMG OMG OMG :o</p>