b'10Get Organized Manage Your Online ReputationNow is the time to develop the habits that willCollege admissions representatives, coaches,help you in high school and college. Master theand potential employers look up applicants online. following strategies: Remember: nothing you post on social media is private. Start protecting your online reputation now. Develop Good Study Habits Check yourself out. Type your name into a searchLearn to prioritize. A test tomorrow is more engine and set up a Google alert for your name. important than an assignment due next week. Delete any unwanted content.Take careful notes and be sure to review them later,Think before you post. Remember: what you post then review them again. online is a reflection of who you are.Read, read, read! To develop a strong vocabulary and Set your privacy settings to Friends Only.prepare for college-level material, read every day. Regularly check for changes to privacy rules.Figure out how, where, and when you work best. Keep it clean. Do not post inappropriate, offensive,Do you work better alone or in a group? Should youror embarrassing content or photographs.space be quiet, or do you enjoy background music?Remove tags from embarrassing photos or posts. Experiment, and when you find something that works,Choose your online friends carefully. Blockstick with it. individuals who post inappropriate content toEstablish a daily routine for doing homework.your feeds.Tackle the most challenging tasks when you Practice good email etiquette. Use a professionalare most alert and focused. email address. Check your inbox regularly andManage Your Time respond to messages promptly.Use a planner to keep track of assignments, college application deadlines, and extracurricular activities. Set Personal GoalsMake a daily to do list. Prioritize your tasks You know what you want: to get into college, obtain and do the most important ones first. your degree, and start a career. The question is: how Break long-term assignments into smaller chunks,do you get there? Setting specific, well-defined goals so that they are easier to accomplish. will help you progress toward your dreams.Practice self-care. Get enough sleep, exercise, andOrganize Your Goalseat well to stay healthy and focused.Develop the discipline to avoid digital distractions. Achieving your goals will be easier if you break them down into short-term, mid-term, and long-term If your phone or social media distract you, turn objectives:them off, log out, or block an app until you complete your task. Short-term goals can be quickly accomplishedin days or a few weeks.Mid-term goals will take more time, sometimes weeks and even months.Long-term goals can take months or even yearsto achieve.Muhlenberg College'