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While not all schools offer them, interviews are sometimes part of the college application process. Some people are comfortable with interviews, while others find them daunting. Either way, interviews can absolutely be worth doing. Admissions officers read and sift through hundreds, if not thousands, of applications every year, so this gives you a chance to set yourself apart.

A former USC admissions counselor once explained why she liked reading transfer applications: each had a unique journey and experience to share. Some were predictable and straightforward stories of students who had attended their local community college and, after a year or two, decided it was time to transfer to a university. Other stories included students attending multiple colleges, switching their major numerous times, or even several career changes.

Welcome to high school! The next four years of your life are going to be packed with assignments, exams, extracurricular activities, exciting new social opportunities and – most of all – a LOT of expectations. Many people will give you lists upon lists of all the things to do in high school to create the best college application, but what about what NOT to do? The following list of “DO NOTs” will hopefully provide a guide to help tackle all that high school has in store.