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<li>Don’t be an introvert. Get involved in things that force you not to be an introvert.</li>
<li>Make a good impression on sophomore/junior teachers. Participate in class. Talk to them outside of class. Ask them for help. Try to be curious in their subjects. I don’t advocate sucking up… but don’t drag your feet and “work hard” for an A and expect a good rec (that said, your rec letters don’t have to come from teachers who gave you an A).</li>
<li>Don’t worry about what “looks good” for ECs. Find some stuff that you want to do and start doing it soon.</li>
<li>Don’t worry a lot about college as a freshman. Get good grades and develop some ECs, but don’t stress.</li>
<li>Read books.</li>
<li>Get off CC.</li>
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