1. Write your own blog
Free blogging websites like WordPress and Blogger allow you to write and release your own articles for free, on you own personal URL. If you are a high school student with a specific interest that relates to extra-curricular activities or academics, write about it. A personal blog shows initiative, highlights your writing style, demonstrates how you could add an extra element to a college campus, and increases your transparency online.
2. Follow prospective colleges on Facebook and Twitter
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