1. Get a well-regarded alumnus to send a letter on your behalf.
It’s like having their closest friends vouch for you.

2. Apply on the day the college begins taking applications.
Be the first one to ask them to the prom and beat the competition.

3. Win the hearts of teachers and employers to get killer rec letters.
It’ll make them jealous and wonder what their college is missing.

4. If they “play hard to get” and waitlist you, be persistent (but don’t overdo it).
Otherwise, you’re just being creepy.

5. Donate several million dollars to the college.
When all else fails, showering them with money can do the trick.