Getting into college is a big step for high school graduates, and it comes with a lot of changes. For most students, it's the first time they're living away from home and managing their own life.Not surprisingly, adapting to this new lifestyle can be challenging. The following four tips will make high school graduates better prepared for college life.

"Goal setting" When setting goals, whether they're academic, career, or personal, re-member they should be attainable but not too easy, so that you really have to push yourself to achieve them, and feel rewarded when you do. Writing down your goals and breaking down each huge, long-term goal into smaller more practical ones can help make it feel more real, and writing out a plan for achieving it can give you a roadmap to success.

"Interpersonal skills" At college, you will interact with fellow students, professors, librarians, and many others. Strong interpersonal skills will help you build relationships during this time, and get more out of them. If you feel that your interpersonal skills need some work, practice asking thoughtful questions and listening closely, develop your understanding by putting yourself in someone else' s shoes, and enhance your self-confidence.

"Studying" With fewer in-class hours and more on-your-own learning, you're required to really digest learning material rather than simply memorize facts. To be successful in college you'll need to learn how to integrate large amounts of information obtained through reading, do research, and write papers. Organization is the key, so if you are not someone who is naturally organized, set up your study schedule.

"Budgeting" Managing money is a critical life skill, and for many, it is at college hat they develop it for the first time. Start by estimating your financial ballince. Then give high priority to the expenses on basic needs and determine low much money to set aside every month to cover those costs. Don't forget about savings…and the fun stuff(movies, dinners out), too.

Questions:
question_stem: Who is this passage most probably written for?
choices: tag: A
text: College teachers.

tag: B
text: Universily graduates.

tag: C
text: High school teachers.

tag: D
text: Would-be college students.
answer_key: D

question_stem: What is the author's suggestion for reaching a huge goal?
choices: tag: A
text: Divide it into smaller, more achievable ones.

tag: B
text: Reward oneself for each goal one has set.

tag: C
text: Purchase a clear, updated roadmap.

tag: D
text: Push oneself to an upper level.
answer_key: A

question_stem: One of the suggested ways to enhance your interpersonal skills is to .
choices: tag: A
text: prepare complicated questions

tag: B
text: try on someone else' s shoes

tag: C
text: listen to others carefully

tag: D
text: take advantage of others
answer_key: C

question_stem: What is the key to successful college study according to the author?
choices: tag: A
text: Being well-organized.

tag: B
text: Being well-informed.

tag: C
text: Effective reading skills.

tag: D
text: Reliable research methods.
answer_key: A

question_stem: To learn how to manage money, the first thing to do is .
choices: tag: A
text: save money for financial investment

tag: B
text: estimate one's income and expenses

tag: C
text: set aside money for fun activities

tag: D
text: open a personal bank account
answer_key: B