Your college decision will be more difficult with the more information you know, but your decision will be a better one. As a freshman starting off at Colgate University, I already find myself falling in love with the campus. The best thing is the fact that everyone is motivated intellectually, but can still have a lot of fun. The conversations I have had have been so stimulating. Don't sweat the admissions process.
College is different from a high school - every student here is unique.
One thing I found interesting about Colgate when I arrived was that the upperclassmen were enthusiastic about returning and greeting the first years. Don't be afraid to be yourself, you won't be alone. In looking for a college, it is important to remember that you need to find a school that is right for you. When I went through the college process, I found Colgate to be a small liberal arts school with great academics and sports - exactly what I was looking for in a school. The best advice I can give is to consider how a place feels as well as the facts and figures.