The document provides tips for applicants to the Google Summer of Code (GSOC) program, including standing out from other applicants, checking for spelling and grammar mistakes, communicating openly with the organization, applying even if late, maintaining a blog during the program, registering a domain name, familiarizing oneself with Linux, engaging with the project throughout, and starting contributions to potential organizations in advance. It also lists statistics on accepted, failed, and successfully completed applications from GSOC 2016 and provides contact information for any questions.