Prevent a slip-up

• Do not put questionable remarks and photos of yourself on social network sites like MySpace, FaceBook and Twitter. • Proofread your work before you turn it in. Common grammar and spelling mistakes can take your A paper down to F. • Do not use an e-mail address that is in bad taste or vulgar. Create a "professional" e-mail address for college and job applications. Offensive e-mail addresses make a bad impression. • Instead of joining an array of clubs, extensively participate in one or two activities. College admissions officers are not looking to see how many activities you sign up for. • Do not wait until your senior year to take the ACT or SAT. Tests should be taken in your junior year or early in your senior year.