As senior year of high school comes to a close, so do the parties and proms. Usually during the last weeks of summer, fear, anxiety, and excitement set in about the year to come, pursuing a post-secondary educational path can be a daunting experience.

 

Choosing a college is a big decision, and you don’t have to do it alone. Include your parents and family members in conversations and plans for your future. These people—and other caring adults—may have useful advice, can provide you with a different perspective, or just be there to listen. Friends who are in college now or have recently graduated are also a good resource because they can speak from their own experience and offer helpful tips and practical advice.