short term boost?

Applying to College
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<p>Applications will start in a couple of months so all those things like passion and commitment cannot be shown further, except marginally.</p>

<p>What all do you think can be done to boost application quality, even if it is a minor boost, other than refining our essays?</p>

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<p>Getting very strong teacher recommendations, writing optional essays, sending supplements (if applicable), etc</p>

3

<p>Using the summer to delve deeply into a productive activity that you enjoy.</p>