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Since there are a great many things to consider when you’re thinking about what you want to be when you grow up, you should probably make lists. Lists are wonderful things and can help you to remember things that you might otherwise forget.

For example, you’ve probably seen your mother write a grocery list when she goes to the store. If she doesn’t have her list with her, she may not remember to purchase the things she needs for the house. Having a list helps you remember things.

How do you remember other things? How do you remember that the admission deadline for a certain university is a particular date? Or that the registration for the SAT should be done far in advance of your admission deadline? Make a list if you can or use another form of remembering. If you have a blackberry or other electronic device that has a calendar on it, use it. Make sure that you look at it regularly so you don’t miss an important deadline.

If you don’t have an electronic device that can help you, mark it on a regular calendar. There are nice large desk calendars that show an entire month at a glance which are useful in helping you remember appointments or deadlines. Mark your admission deadlines on a calendar that you use regularly and make sure that the calendar is in plain sight so it’s not overlooked.

Another way to keep track of things is to use a calendar that fits into your notebook. Since you use your notebook every day for school, then you see it every day and you won’t miss a deadline if it’s clearly marked. Make sure your parents know when the deadlines are as well so they can help you as you prepare. Your parents are perhaps your best resource as you plan your future. Make them a part of it. Keep them involved and don’t forget to let them know just how much you appreciate their help. After all, you wouldn’t be here without them and they want you to succeed in life. Help them help you reach your goals.

Being a senior in high school can be a stressful time. You have to know and remember a great many deadlines. You need to get your senior pictures taken, order your cap and gowns, send out graduation announcements, plan a senior trip and perhaps you’re even thinking about what happens AFTER graduation.

College anyone?

Everyone likes to have choices and I can tell you that there are so many colleges to choose from that it will make your head spin. It’s a good idea to narrow your choices down by asking yourself a few questions.

Do you want to go to a four year or a two year college? Would you like to live near where you grew up, perhaps with your parents in order to save money or do you feel that moving across the country might be the way to go? Do you want to live in a large urban area or would you feel more comfortable in a rural setting? Is cost an issue? Is your best friend going to the same university you are or have you decided on a fresh start where nobody knows you? Sometimes a fresh start can be a good way to go.

Have you thought about wanting to pledge a fraternity? If so, then you’ll want to go to a university where there are frat houses to choose from.

The Princeton Review gives universities a rating on different things each year. Go to ThePrincetonReview.com and you’ll find that you can locate information for any and all colleges and universities across the nation.

You’ll be given enrollment, the ratio of students to faculty, general information, and statistics on the student body, campus life, extracurricular activities, academics and information for the disabled. You’ll also be able to see how your school compares to other universities in areas such as sports, academics, partying, libraries, how the school functions (like buttah?) and what clubs or extracurricular activities are offered.

Most portions of these school reviews have segments where the actual students attending the university wade in with their opinions on what their school is like. The Princeton Review will also give you admission standards for each school, tell you what sort of financial aid you can receive through the school, the school’s ranking and their admission schedule. Another aspect to consider is the grade point average of the student body, and what they consider in their admission process.

The Princeton Review can also help you apply or college admission, if that’s the route you wish to take. The site will give you the link to the university’s website, as well as information on the college tours there.

So if you’re looking at going to college, The Princeton Review is a great place to find information all in one spot about nearly every college across the country.