Tip 1: Design an image for yourself. Popular kids are more trendy than the other students. They are aware of the changes in fashion, music, and lifestlye sooner than the rest of the herd. You want to be one of the students leading the trends rather then following them. The best way to do this is by religiously following them via the internet and magazines. I've found the easiest way to create an image that will be trendy and memorable is to model yourself after a celebrity you would most like to emulate. For instance, if you resemble Colin Farrel, watch how he dresses, walks, speaks, cuts his hair, and emulate him. This will create an instant rapport with other classmates, and will keep you cutting edge.
Tip 2: You have to know your role. The popular kids will want to hold you down. They will look for reasons to crush you. This is why it is so important that you gradually make the changes I lay out in this program. Create your image slowly over the course of a month or two. Never assume anyone is your friend and never assume you're already part of the crowd. Blend in. Don't offend anyone of a higher status then you. Always build up the more popular kids. Be their fans.
Tip 3: You have to infiltrate the popular circle one member at a time. Too many people try to win over everyone and wind up being scorned by everyone. Instead concentrate on winning over a few key kids. You'll isolate these kids in a class or out of school environment. Slowly become a fan of theirs. Offer them things they can't find else where. Laugh at their jokes and make them feel funny. Let these kids tell everyone else how cool you are. Never sell yourself. Find PR reps to sell you.
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Tip 4: Be cool. This seems simple yet so many kids don't grasp it. If you want to be popular you have to be doing the things the popular students are doing. Sitting home and playing WOW won't get you there. If the popular kids are partying, dating, snowboarding, surfing, playing sports... these are things you should be doing.
