High school isn't everything believe it or not. High school is where you grow, but college is where you reach your full potential. It's crazy to think that a little over a year ago I was in your place. College was the only thing on my mind at the time, but there are a few things I wish I knew during my last semester of high school.

Before you know it, you will officially be an adult and sent off into the adult world. It's time to be independent and take hold of your life!

These months go by fast than you think. It's important to not only make the most of it, but to give it your all. I know "senioritis" becomes real during this time, but it's important to do well not only for colleges (yes, they do care about your last semester grades), but for yourself.

Get out of the "high school mindset". No one is college is going to take any childish behavior. Everyone is their own person in college and it's important to know that before the fall. No one likes drama in college either, so leave that behind once you walk out those doors.

Make sure you put the time to study your AP exams too. I realize that studying is the last thing on your mind as you close that last chapter in high school, but studying is the difference between a 3 and 4 or even a 5. College is expensive. I know you don't think you will be "a broke college student", but here I am telling you that you will be. AP scores really help.

Now that applying for college is almost done, you can relax. Another important date is coming around the corner fast than you think: May 1st. Decision Day. It's really important that you attend all the accepted student day events. Even if you don't think you want to attend the college: GO. I never thought I wanted to go to Merrimack until that day. Take it from me, I begged my dad not to go that day. Here I am a year later and I can't picture myself anywhere else.

Scholarships are so important. It's a lot of work but take the time to fill them out. College is expensive.

Start saving money for extra expenses. Get a summer job or even a second summer job if you can. It's the little things in college that people end up spending the most money on ( food, supplies, personal items, etc.) Once you get to college, you most likely won't be able to work, so save all the money you can! (College food gets boring, so money for Panera is always a good idea).

Make the most of your days you have left!!! The days fly by fast than you think! So go on some adventures, bond with teachers and friends and enjoy the senior moments.

BUY A YEARBOOK! Most high school yearbooks highlight the seniors because it is their last year. It's important to have a keepsake of those memories and to one day look back on. Senior year will go by faster than you think and the yearbook captures those moments forever. (Plus your fellow classmates worked hard to make the book, so support them and all the do)

Know that high school friendships are important, but they aren't everything. I can tell you now that college friendships are by far the most important and life changing. Once you graduate, everyone is on their own path and it is up to you to creat new, amazing friendships that last forever. So It's important to be your own person!

Make a bucket list and check some of those things off. Once you're in college you might not be able to do some of those things.

Get pumped for graduation: what you will wear, your cap and everything else that follows. You went through four years of high school so you have the right to celebrate what you worked hard for!

Finally: get pumped for college! Find your room decorations, make a Pinterest and get inspired! Be social on your college class social media page. This is where you will meet people and maybe even your roommates!

Good luck to the graduating class this year!