<p>I guess my only tips would be: </p>
<p>1) Start early! Don’t tempt fate by working on your app till the very last millisecond. If you are sure about the college itself, apply SCEA for sure. If not, put some extra effort into it and apply RD. Pace yourself, don’t rush, yet do NOT procrastinate.</p>
<p>2) Don’t try to look so well-rounded with your app. Position yourself through your essays/recs; find some approach that makes you unique. Evaluate yourself: are you a math person? are you a leader in various areas? are you a hard-working athlete? Don’t try to go out on a limb and risk spreading yourself too thin. Stay focused and find an approach that works for you. This will make you stand out as a remarkable addition to any class.</p>
<p>I know I sound like a book on college applications, but trust me, in hindsight, this is what I have learned and what has worked for me. It is something that applies to all of us who got in, got waitlisted or simply got into another college. </p>
<p>For what it’s worth, I got in, for Class of 2013 this year. Hopefully you can form part of our class of 2014 next year. Best of lucks! ;)</p>