If you're anything like me, you will be committing to your future college at 11:59pm on the national "College Decision Day," May 1st. Indecision runs rampant as the deadline nears. Your parents are trying to step back and let you make the decision (or maybe they aren't), but you honestly just wish that someone else would make it for you. Ultimately, though, you're the best person to be making the decision, because it is YOUR future.
1. You start by seeing where you were accepted.
2. When you realize that you have options, you breathe a sigh of relief.
3. You read up on every college...
4. ...before finally deciding that you should go visit them to get the full experience.
5. Every college will tell you why they're wonderful.
6. In addition to why you're wonderful.
7. You'll stop into the store on each campus to get those obligatory t-shirts and hats, even though you haven't narrowed down your list yet.
8. It will be the night before the "Day of Acceptance" and you'll be no closer to making a decision than you were weeks ago.
9. In those final moments before hitting the "Accept" button, there are a few things to keep in mind.
10. Set aside your lengthy list of pros and cons.
11. Empty your mind.
12. Visualize where you could see yourself for the next four years -- the people, the campus, and the classes.
13. Most importantly, follow your heart.
14. Now it's time to actually make it official.
15. Once you've accepted, take some time to celebrate!!
