10. Don't give up by not trying. PUSH YOURSELF to go for it!

9. Don't overdo it with the posters, they're not what people base their votes on. KEEP THE PUBLICITY CUTE AND SIMPLE, and focus instead on being the most genuine, approachable, easy-going candidate running -- be a "people person."

8. Keep the ATTITUDE that you're just a typical, normal student, a peer who wants to work hard for the class and who has concrete ideas and real enthusiasm for the job. Do not get self-important or act political. Do not plastic-smile and kiss babies.

7. Be friendly and TALK TO EVERYONE, not just the popular people. Hang around in the hallways and meet the students, don't turn your back on them to hang more posters.

6. ASK PEOPLE TO VOTE. Especially the people who normally wouldn't vote at all. The person with the most support doesn't win, the person with the most votes does. Get them to the polls!

5. Keep your campaign speech SHORT. All the candidates are qualified, so don't list all your credentials. Quickly show that you're fun, that you have ideas, that you're sincere, and that you want the job, and then shut up and sit the heck down.

4. Have a FUNNY campaign speech. Nothing wins the attention of high school students like humor. Don't be too silly, but don't be too serious. Ask your friends to help you write your speech, and PRACTICE beforehand, because preparation is the key to conquering nerves. Funny speeches usually win school elections.

3. Don't be fake, JUST BE YOURSELF.

2. Don't be fake, JUST BE YOURSELF.

1. Don't be fake, JUST BE YOURSELF.