Tips to look attractive (boys only) :-

• Having an activity or two that you enjoy a lot and are good at, or a big goal that you are making progress on can increase your confidence a lot. Video games don't quite count because unless she's into them, you can't humbly drop them into conversation as easy. It's better to have something physical and concrete that you're working on.
• Even if you're desperate, don't say that word in reference to yourself if you can avoid it and do your best not to look it. Go in looking for a fun time, many times you'll leave with one.
• Girls tend to go for guys that are socially connected and not completely shy. In high school a reserved approach will work, but working up courage and being at least somewhat direct and flirty will work better.
• Girls respond well to light touches combined with eye contact that punctuate feelings in the conversation.
• Try not to be overenthusiastic- some girls see it as desperation.
• Girls in other cliques are still options. Make sure you don't put on blinders and miss the good ones you aren't focused on.
• All the females in your school know each other at least a little. Most of them know all of the other one's names. This means that if you do something awful or really stupid, word gets around. It also means that if you're awesome, word gets around. On top of this it means that having a hot female friend can play to your advantage! Don't COMPLETELY fear the friend zone!
• Be yourself! If you're not the person who you are, you'll be uncomfortable. Convince yourself you are great in moderation and it will show.
• Smile slow. Think back to every sexy man you've seen a movie; they do this slow slightly slanted smile combined with eye contact. Make your smile just a tiny bit slower and even if you aren't confident, you come off a little more like you are.
• Just because you're hunting for that popular girl doesn't mean that the complete babe with the pink hair isn't interesting too. Keep your eyes open!