SWEEPSTAKES RULES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sponsored by Hearst Communications, Inc. Sweepstakes are open to girls ages 13 through 25 who are residents of the United States, the District of Columbia, and Canada (except residents of Quebec). Residents of Puerto Rico are not eligible to enter. Void where prohibited by law. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received for each sweepstakes.

HOW TO WIN THE CALENDAR SWEEPSTAKES (page 26): In our Win It! Calendar, one new Win It! prize will be given away every day. Look at the April calendar on page 26 to get the daily code words you'll need to enter. Complete and submit the entry form at cosmogirl.com/wintoday. Each day's entries begin at noon ET and end at 11:59 p.m. ET. Winners of our daily Calendar Win It!s will be posted on cosmogirl.com/wintoday every weekday at noon (for the previous day's Win It!); weekend winners will be posted on Mondays. You may enter the sweepstakes one time per day during each WinIt!'s 24-hour time frame (based on Eastern Time). To win the Grand Prize for April, a collection of Harajuku Lovers handbags (ARV: $500), you must first enter to win a daily Calendar Win It! You can enter to win the Grand Prize every day you enter to win the daily prize in April. The Grand Prize winner will be notified on or about April 17, 2007. For winners' names, go to cosmogirl.com/winit after May 22, 2007.

HOW TO ENTER THE EYE CANDY SWEEPSTAKES (page 89): Rate Brody Jenner with one of the following votes: "WARM", "HOT", or "ON FIRE", to 83200 from your text messaging–capable wireless device from March 13 through April 16, 2007. Once you vote, you will receive a Short Message Service (SMS) confirmation on your text messaging–capable wireless device and will be entered in the sweepstakes. Vote as many times as you like, but you will be entered in the sweepstakes only once. One (1) winner will receive a gold angel wings necklace from ArchAngel (ARV: $1,300). Entrants will be charged for sending, receiving, and responding to SMS according to their carriers' rate plan(s). If you prefer, send your vote on a 3½" x 5" postcard, along with your name, telephone number, and the issue's month, to CosmoGIRL! Eye Candy Sweepstakes, 300 West 57th Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10019. Mail entries must be postmarked by April 16, 2007 and received by April 20, 2007.

HOW TO ENTER ALL THE OTHER WIN IT!S IN THE APRIL ISSUE:
One reader will win one jacket, top, and pants or skirt from Heatherette (page 10; approximate retail value [ARV]: $550).
Ten readers will win a collection of clothing from the Hannah Montana spring collection, including a top and jeans (page 16; ARV: $100).
Five readers will win a bag of gag gifts from Funantics Toys (page 24; ARV: $50).
Ten readers will win an OMgirl skirt and tank set (page 73; ARV: $110).
Ten readers will win a LeSportsac tote bag (page 73; ARV: $178).
One hundred readers will win Jessica Weiner's book Life Doesn't Begin 5 Pounds From Now (page 73; ARV: $13).
Fifty readers will win a copy of MTV's Travel to Europe (page 104; ARV: $25).
Ten readers will win a signed copy of Jessica Blatt's The Teen Girl's Gotta-Have-It Guide to Boys (page 124; ARV: $9).
Five readers will win a signed copy of Leslie Margolis's Price of Admission (page 152; ARV: $7).

MEET MILEY CYRUS TRIP (page 112): To enter sweepstakes, go to cosmogirl.com/winit beginning March 13, 2007 at noon ET through April 16, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The Winner will receive the following Grand Prize: a trip for two (if winner is under 18 years old, a legal guardian must accompany winner on the trip) to meet Miley Cyrus, at a location to be determined. The prize includes round-trip coach airfare for two people, as well as hotel accommodations for two nights (ARV: $3,000). All costs of travel, lodging, meals, ground transportation to and from airport as well as other expenses not specified as part of the Grand Prize package are the sole responsibility of the Winner. If winner is a minor, parent or legal guardian must travel with the winner. Twenty-five runners-up will win an autographed photo of Miley (ARV: $100). Must be between ages 13 and 25 and a resident of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, or Canada. Void in Puerto Rico, Quebec Province, and where prohibited by law.

Entries for above-mentioned Win It! begins at noon ET March 13, 2007, through 11:59 p.m. ET April 16, 2007. For a list of winners, go to cosmogirl.com/winit after April 17, 2007. Winners will also be notified via e-mail on or about May 22, 2007.

ENTRIES: Limit (1) one entry per person, regardless of method of entry, unless otherwise specified at the time of entry ( referred to as the "Promotion"). Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received for each sweepstakes. Canadian winners will be required to correctly answer a mathematical skill testing question as a condition of receiving the prize. Entries using macro, robotic, script or other forms of automatic entry will be disqualified. Entries become the property of the Sponsor and will not be returned. No mechanically reproduced entries permitted. Proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt. If there is a dispute as to the identity of an online entrant, the prize will be awarded to the authorized account holder of the email address. The "authorized account holder" is defined as the natural person to whom the email address is assigned by an internet service provider, online service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: Online entrants must have valid e-mail address and it is entrant's responsibility to update Sponsor of any change in e-mail address. Expenses not specifically included in prize description and all taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. Each prize is awarded "as is" with no warranty or guarantee, either express or implied outside of manufacturer's limited warranty. No transfer, assignment or substitution of a prize permitted, except Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize for an item of equal or greater value in the event an advertised prize is unavailable. All federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations apply. Entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this Promotion. Winners (and parent or legal guardian if winner is a minor) may be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, a Liability Release and where legally permissible a Publicity Release within 7 days following the date of first attempted notification. Failure to comply with this deadline may result in forfeiture of the prize and selection of an alternate winner. Return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Winner hereby further agrees that it will sign any documents necessary to transfer copyright of the entry to Sponsor within 7 days following the date of first attempted notification. Acceptance of the prize constitutes permission for Sponsor and its agencies to use winner's name and/or likeness, biographical material and/or entry (including an altered form of the entry) for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law. By accepting prize, winner agrees to hold Sponsor, its advertising and promotion agencies and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners, representative agents, successors, assigns, officers, directors, and employees harmless for any injury or damage caused or claimed to be caused by participation in the Promotion or acceptance or use of the prize. Sponsor is not responsible for any printing, typographical, mechanical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Promotion or in the announcement of the prize.

INTERNET:  Sponsor is not responsible for electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions or limitations of any kind, or inaccurate transmissions of or failure to receive entry information by Sponsor or presenter on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site or any combination thereof. If for any reason the Internet portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Promotion, Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion. Sponsor reserves the right to select winners from eligible entries received as of the termination date. Sponsor further reserves the right to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in a Promotion if it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair playing practices or intending to abuse, threaten or harass other entrants. Caution: Any attempt by a participant to deliberately damage any Web site or undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion is a violation of criminal and civil laws and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such participant to the fullest extent of the law.

DISPUTES/CHOICE OF LAW: Except where prohibited, each entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Promotion or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by state or federal courts situated in New York, NY, (2) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (3) no punitive, incidental, special, consequential or other damages, including without limitation lost profits may be awarded (collectively, "Special Damages"), and (4) entrant hereby waives all rights to claim Special Damages and all rights to have such damages multiplied or increased. New York law, without reference to New York's choice of law rules, governs the Promotion and all aspects related thereto.

SPONSOR:  The Sponsor of these Promotions is Hearst Communications, Inc., 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019.

CONTEST RULES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

THE MESSIEST CLOSET IN AMERICA CONTEST (page 18). Sponsored by Hearst Communications, Inc. Contest is open to girls ages 13 through 25 who are residents of the United States and the District of Columbia. Residents of Canada and Puerto Rico are not eligible to enter. Void where prohibited by law. To enter, write an essay of 100 words or less telling us why your closet is in desperate need of a makeover. E-mail your essay, along with your name, date of birth, home city/state, phone number, e-mail address, and photograph of your closet disaster to: cosmogirl.com/messycloset. The winner's picture may appear in an upcoming issue of CosmoGIRL! Winner will receive a closet makeover from an expert from Closet Complete (ARV: $150) and a gift certificate from Kmart (ARV: $500). Total approximate retail value: $650. Entries must be legible and will be judged equally on the following criteria: messiest closet photo (50%) and most compelling essay about why closet needs a makeover (50%). All entries must be received via e-mail by April 16, 11:59 p.m. ET. Winner will be notified by phone on or around May 22, 2007. If winner is unreachable, prize may be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner. For name of contest winner, visit cosmogirl.com/messycloset after May 27, 2007. One entry per person. The winner (and parent or guardian if winner is a minor) will be asked to submit an affidavit of eligibility/release. All entries become the property of CosmoGIRL! and will not be returned. CosmoGIRL! or its agents cannot acknowledge any entries. The winner will be chosen by CosmoGIRL! editors, whose decisions on all matters are final. Void where prohibited. Entrants represent that all entries are original, have not been published previously, and do not violate the rights of any third party. Submission of an entry grants Sponsor and its agents the right in perpetuity to reproduce, publish, use, edit, adapt, and modify the entry in any way, in any and all media, without limitation and without compensation to the entrant. Submission of an entry further constitutes the entrant's consent, or in the case of a minor, the parent or legal guardian's consent, to irrevocably assign and transfer to Sponsor any and all rights, title, and interests in the entry, including, without limitation, all copyrights, and to use entrants' names, hometowns, or likenesses and biography, without further compensation, for advertising or publicity purposes (except where prohibited by law). Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash. Any taxes payable on the prizes and expenses not included in prize description are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner assumes all risks in connection with the use of the prizes. CosmoGIRL! reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value at its sole discretion.

THE COSMOGIRL! R FAMILY VACATIONS CONTEST (page 144). Sponsored by Hearst Communications, Inc. Beginning March 13 2007 at noon ET through May 1, 2007 at 11:59 p.m. ET go to cosmogirl.com/familyvacation and complete and submit the entry form pursuant to the onscreen instructions. All entries must contain the following: a cover letter with your name, age, complete address, telephone number, and e-mail address (optional) and an essay of 300 words or less answering the question: "Why should your family be selected to go on this cruise vacation?" Mailed entries must be postmarked by May 1, 2007, and received by May 6, 2007. The Winner will receive the following Grand Prize: a cruise vacation for four people on R Family Vacations' cruise. This seven-day adventure departs from New York City on July 7, 2007, and sails to Bermuda and a private island in the Bahamas. The cruise is perfect for gay and lesbian travelers, their families (kids included), and their friends. The cruise returns to New York City on July 14, 2007 (ARV: $3,800). Included in the cruise vacation is the following: outside stateroom (accommodates up to four) on our July 7 cruise aboard the Norwegian Dawn. Please note that all optional on-board expenses (including excursions, spa services, and beverages) are not included. The prize also includes round-trip coach airfare for four people on American Airlines from major airport nearest Winner's home to New York, NY (ARV: $3,000). All costs of travel, lodging, meals, ground transportation to and from airport and cruise departure location as well as other expenses not specified as part of the Grand Prize package are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Total ARV: $6,800. If winner is a minor, parent or legal guardian must travel with the winner. Must be 13 years or older and a resident of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, or Canada. Void in Puerto Rico, Quebec Province, and where prohibited by law.

BORN TO LEAD 2007 CONTEST (page 18). Sponsored by Hearst Communications, Inc. To enter, write an essay of 300 words or less telling us why you qualify to be the CosmoGIRL! of the Year. Send your entry along with your name, date of birth, home city/state, phone number, e-mail address, and photograph to: Born to Lead/CosmoGIRL! of the Year Contest, 300 West 57th Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10019. If you're 13 or over, you can also enter by sending an e-mail and a digital photo of yourself to cgoftheyear@cosmogirl.com. Entrants who are 11 and 12 must enter by mail. The winner's picture may appear in our Born to Lead/CosmoGIRL! of the Year issue. If travel to photo shoot is necessary, CosmoGIRL! will incur the cost of travel and accommodations for winner and one parent or guardian. Winner will receive a scholarship from Maybelline New York ($10,000) intended solely for educational purposes. Estimated retail value of the prize, including the scholarship, is $13,000. Entries must be legible and will be judged equally on the following criteria: originality, creativity, and clarity of expression. Employees (and their immediate families) of L'Oréal USA, Hearst Communications, Inc., and its subsidiaries and affiliates are not eligible. All entries must be postmarked no later than July 26, 2007. Winner will be notified by phone on or around August 14, 2007. If winner is unreachable, prize may be forfeited and may be awarded to an alternate winner. For name of contest winner visit cosmogirl.com after September 15. Contests are open to all girls 11 to 25 years old who are residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia, or Canada. One entry per person. The winner (and parent or guardian if winner is a minor) will be asked to submit an affidavit of eligibility/release. All entries become the property of CosmoGIRL! and will not be returned. CosmoGIRL! or its agents cannot acknowledge any entries. The winner will be chosen by CosmoGIRL! editors, whose decisions on all matters are final. Void where prohibited. Entrants represent that all entries are original, have not been published previously, and do not violate the rights of any third party. Submission of an entry grants Sponsor and its agents the right in perpetuity to reproduce, publish, use, edit, adapt, and modify the entry in any way, in any and all media, without limitation and without compensation to the entrant. Submission of an entry further constitutes the entrant's consent, or in the case of a minor, the parent or legal guardian's consent, to irrevocably assign and transfer to Sponsor any and all rights, title, and interests in the entry, including, without limitation, all copyrights, and to use entrants' names, hometowns, or likenesses and biography, without further compensation, for advertising or publicity purposes (except where prohibited by law). Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash. Any taxes payable on the prizes and expenses not included in prize description are the sole responsibility of the winner. Winner assumes all risks in connection with the use of the prizes. CosmoGIRL! reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value at its sole discretion.