Need a bit of coaching

[Bugsy1706]

First let me say that I am new here, have just read many of the posts and I think this is a great board! I have actively played cards for about 35 years and just love the many different games. I play in many of the freerolls on PokerStars and have made some money. However, time after time I get knocked out between 40 - 50 players, usually because of stack size. I play a tight game....with a loose hand about 1 in 10 times I go in. Any advice on how to play when it gets down to the last 10 tables?