Hailing from a small farm seven miles outside of the tiny town of Waelder, Texas, I gained so much from my college experience that I’ve dedicated the past decade and a half to helping students understand the college admissions process. Although it may be cliche, my best advice is to be yourself. The college application is not about trying to be “who the admissions officers want you to be,” but rather just sharing the real you with folks who are excited to get to know you.