<p>How do you make yourself stand out among other applicants for college? I know of the buzzers like CEO of companies, Olympic Champs, famous actors, etc. but are there any realistic stand-outters? Would working for a national magazine or city newspaper make you stand out? How about hosting for a local TV show? Coming from a very low-income family? First college-bound generation?
Others?</p>
<p>Make sure you very clearly state how much you want to go to that school especially if it is your first choice--I guarantee that's what got me in to my first choice.</p>