College Safety Tips via Higher Scores Test Prep

While college hopefuls prepare for life beyond high school graduation, these students and their parents have plenty on their minds: ACTs, SATs, college essays, loans, scholarships and more. The media spotlight on college sexual assault has added one more stressor to this list - but, thankfully, Lauren Gaggioli of Higher Scores Test Prep offers crucial help for the college admissions process. Most recently, Gaggioli shared a SABRE-sponsored post spelling out tips for staying safe on campus.

Key takeaways:

• Use the buddy system
  
  Walking with a buddy is one way to show potential criminals you're a hard target.
  
  
• Know your limits with alcohol
  
  Take it slow, and alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
  
  
• Stick to well-lit areas
  
  Light deters crime. Just ask Stanford University. 
  
  
• Be confident
  
  This signals to criminals that you'd be likely to fight back.
  
  
• Carry pepper gel
  
  Gel is perfect for campus settings, as it eliminates wind blow-back thanks to its special formulation with no airborne particles. It's ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, as it won't affect others in the immediate area and is less susceptible to wind. 

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