How to Be Popular in Private School
Be yourself in every way that you feel is needed., Identify why you want to become popular., Know what you're getting yourself into., Know the time commitment expected., Make a strategy and know your role., Prepare yourself mentally., Improve the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be yourself in every way that you feel is needed.
There is no reason to act like the most popular guy or girl.
Or all you will get is made fun of.
But it is a good thing to hang out with the most popular kids in your class the first couple days of school so you can get a head start at being popular.
Try your hardest and sooner or later, you will get there. -
Step 2: Identify why you want to become popular.
Do you just want more friends? Are you jealous of what the popular kids do? Do you want to be invited to more parties? Do you want to date within the popular group? These are some fine reasons for desiring popularity. , Popular kids generally hang out in cliques; make sure you'll be able to fit into one you like. , If you like spending weekends at home playing video games, maybe re-evaluate; most of the day time on the weekends will be spent with your clique and the nights at parties with all the other cliques. , A good way to set yourself apart in a group of wealthy, well-connected people is to offer them something that they either don't already have or is hard for them to obtain Some examples would be: knowing someone at a good restaurant in town that is hard to get reservations at, having an in with a well recognized personal trainer, getting them into an event or product launch that features a popular celebrity. , Once you are known by a lot of people, people start to talk about you, more often than not the words are not kind and flattering.
It doesn't matter what people say about you as long as they're saying something! , If your school has uniforms, you can still be unique.
Girls, this is easy.
Try purses, jewelry, different hair styles, etc.
Guys, this might be a bit more difficult, but it is possible.
If your dress code allows it, untuck your shirt and undo one or two buttons to avoid looking stiff. , If you're one of the lucky ones who don't have that much of a dress code, stand out as much as you can.
Brand names are worn way too much at private schools.
You can still wear them, but try to look for more unique clothes at places like small boutiques in the downtown area, department stores, and if you're daring, secondhand stores.
No one can tell the difference, unless they shop there too (in which case, they'll keep your secret). , Hygiene is important in private schools; being smelly or dirty is unthinkable.
Bathe, shave, and wash your face daily.
Apply deodorant as needed.
Brush your teeth two to three times a day with toothbrush and toothpaste.
It's also suggested that you use mouthwash.
Hair should be brushed neatly and often.
Clean and trim your fingernails often.
If your dress code allows it, paint your nails.
Use lotions, cleansers, moisturizers, scrubs, conditioners.
Organic products are good as they don't damage your skin.
Your bath products should make you smell good, and you can even put on light perfume.
Makeup you can wear under your dress code will be limited, so a lip gloss and mascara are enough.
If you must wear eyeshadow, go for a sheer or natural color.
Remember, natural is best. , It's a smart way to become more popular.
Be very careful about turning in homework on time and in good shape.
Remember to do it completely.
Study for tests.
Be prepared for a pop quiz at all times.
If you need help, definitely ask a teacher for schoolwork advice or get a tutor. , Popular people have lots of friends, and the best way to get them is to join a club or class.
Some of the more popular extracurriculars are sports, chorus, dance, band, cheerleading (not every private school has cheerleading, though), etc. , Find a design for your notebooks that you feel reflects your personality. , Keep a notebook full of drawings or writings to show people.
Be original and don't copy others. , Invite them over a lot.
Go shopping together.
Don't gossip meanly.
Be sweet to everyone.
Having popular friends can be really helpful, but still, have a personality. , Making new friends and solidifying those bonds takes time; you'll be spending a lot more time with your new friends so you won't have much left over for your old ones. , One of the best ways for people to get to know who you are is to throw a big party and invite everyone. (Be careful though as it could easily backfire if things get out of control and the police show up.) Make sure that if you throw a party that you are well dressed, that your house is clean and well decorated, and that you let loose a little bit talk to people and get to know them, make bonds over similar interests and plant seeds for future hangout (add each other on social media or swap phone numbers). , Once you become friends with the popular kids, you'll begin to be invited to things.
Accept everything that you can.
Hang out with them after school and grab some food; hang out with them on the weekends before they go out to party.
If you are offered libations of any sort from your clique, or even any of the other cliques, cordially accept but watch your intake, you don't want to make a fool of yourself.
Most cliques after a while will develop pre-party rituals, whether that's going to a certain place for food before hand, or meeting up and getting ready at certain person's house.
Most cliques will have a driving rotation, make sure that if it's your turn to drive you always do it and do it reliably (unless your clique is lucky enough to have a member with a driver).
Often you will stay at a certain person's house after nights of partying and this will always be pre-planned. , This is where what you have to offer comes into play, if you have access to something cool and unique especially something they haven't experienced before, use it now.
You can also start to host kickbacks at your house just inviting one or two cliques over to have a good time. , You'll most likely be hanging out with your clique more than your own family at this point, some of the members of your clique might even become part of your actual family (ie. staying at your house on weeknights, eating dinner with your family, going on vacations with you).
Start dating but avoid dating within your clique, you don't want to create unnecessary tension.
Be sure to keep your grades up and maintain your appearance.
You can still talk to your former friends but in reality there's a reason why you wanted to leave that group and you'll now have a new perspective about them. -
Step 3: Know what you're getting yourself into.
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Step 4: Know the time commitment expected.
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Step 5: Make a strategy and know your role.
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Step 6: Prepare yourself mentally.
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Step 7: Improve the look of your uniform.
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Step 8: Stand out where possible.
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Step 9: Keep your hygiene regime in fine shape.
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Step 10: Get good grades.
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Step 11: Sign up for as many extracurriculars as you can!
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Step 12: Express yourself through your pencils and notebooks.
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Step 13: Reveal your artsy side.
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Step 14: Be nice and make friends with a lot of people.
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Step 15: Prepare yourself to hang out with your old friends much less.
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Step 16: Put your face on the map.
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Step 17: Accept invitations.
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Step 18: Start inviting them to things.
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Step 19: Continue with your day-to-day life.
Detailed Guide
There is no reason to act like the most popular guy or girl.
Or all you will get is made fun of.
But it is a good thing to hang out with the most popular kids in your class the first couple days of school so you can get a head start at being popular.
Try your hardest and sooner or later, you will get there.
Do you just want more friends? Are you jealous of what the popular kids do? Do you want to be invited to more parties? Do you want to date within the popular group? These are some fine reasons for desiring popularity. , Popular kids generally hang out in cliques; make sure you'll be able to fit into one you like. , If you like spending weekends at home playing video games, maybe re-evaluate; most of the day time on the weekends will be spent with your clique and the nights at parties with all the other cliques. , A good way to set yourself apart in a group of wealthy, well-connected people is to offer them something that they either don't already have or is hard for them to obtain Some examples would be: knowing someone at a good restaurant in town that is hard to get reservations at, having an in with a well recognized personal trainer, getting them into an event or product launch that features a popular celebrity. , Once you are known by a lot of people, people start to talk about you, more often than not the words are not kind and flattering.
It doesn't matter what people say about you as long as they're saying something! , If your school has uniforms, you can still be unique.
Girls, this is easy.
Try purses, jewelry, different hair styles, etc.
Guys, this might be a bit more difficult, but it is possible.
If your dress code allows it, untuck your shirt and undo one or two buttons to avoid looking stiff. , If you're one of the lucky ones who don't have that much of a dress code, stand out as much as you can.
Brand names are worn way too much at private schools.
You can still wear them, but try to look for more unique clothes at places like small boutiques in the downtown area, department stores, and if you're daring, secondhand stores.
No one can tell the difference, unless they shop there too (in which case, they'll keep your secret). , Hygiene is important in private schools; being smelly or dirty is unthinkable.
Bathe, shave, and wash your face daily.
Apply deodorant as needed.
Brush your teeth two to three times a day with toothbrush and toothpaste.
It's also suggested that you use mouthwash.
Hair should be brushed neatly and often.
Clean and trim your fingernails often.
If your dress code allows it, paint your nails.
Use lotions, cleansers, moisturizers, scrubs, conditioners.
Organic products are good as they don't damage your skin.
Your bath products should make you smell good, and you can even put on light perfume.
Makeup you can wear under your dress code will be limited, so a lip gloss and mascara are enough.
If you must wear eyeshadow, go for a sheer or natural color.
Remember, natural is best. , It's a smart way to become more popular.
Be very careful about turning in homework on time and in good shape.
Remember to do it completely.
Study for tests.
Be prepared for a pop quiz at all times.
If you need help, definitely ask a teacher for schoolwork advice or get a tutor. , Popular people have lots of friends, and the best way to get them is to join a club or class.
Some of the more popular extracurriculars are sports, chorus, dance, band, cheerleading (not every private school has cheerleading, though), etc. , Find a design for your notebooks that you feel reflects your personality. , Keep a notebook full of drawings or writings to show people.
Be original and don't copy others. , Invite them over a lot.
Go shopping together.
Don't gossip meanly.
Be sweet to everyone.
Having popular friends can be really helpful, but still, have a personality. , Making new friends and solidifying those bonds takes time; you'll be spending a lot more time with your new friends so you won't have much left over for your old ones. , One of the best ways for people to get to know who you are is to throw a big party and invite everyone. (Be careful though as it could easily backfire if things get out of control and the police show up.) Make sure that if you throw a party that you are well dressed, that your house is clean and well decorated, and that you let loose a little bit talk to people and get to know them, make bonds over similar interests and plant seeds for future hangout (add each other on social media or swap phone numbers). , Once you become friends with the popular kids, you'll begin to be invited to things.
Accept everything that you can.
Hang out with them after school and grab some food; hang out with them on the weekends before they go out to party.
If you are offered libations of any sort from your clique, or even any of the other cliques, cordially accept but watch your intake, you don't want to make a fool of yourself.
Most cliques after a while will develop pre-party rituals, whether that's going to a certain place for food before hand, or meeting up and getting ready at certain person's house.
Most cliques will have a driving rotation, make sure that if it's your turn to drive you always do it and do it reliably (unless your clique is lucky enough to have a member with a driver).
Often you will stay at a certain person's house after nights of partying and this will always be pre-planned. , This is where what you have to offer comes into play, if you have access to something cool and unique especially something they haven't experienced before, use it now.
You can also start to host kickbacks at your house just inviting one or two cliques over to have a good time. , You'll most likely be hanging out with your clique more than your own family at this point, some of the members of your clique might even become part of your actual family (ie. staying at your house on weeknights, eating dinner with your family, going on vacations with you).
Start dating but avoid dating within your clique, you don't want to create unnecessary tension.
Be sure to keep your grades up and maintain your appearance.
You can still talk to your former friends but in reality there's a reason why you wanted to leave that group and you'll now have a new perspective about them.
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