Get ready to jump through more hoops than Michael Jordan's had slam-dunks. Here are some tried and tested tips to help ease the pain.
Senior year is jam-packed with memorable experiences.
Don't just choose a school because your mom or dad went there, because it's the big party school or because it has the most snob value. And no one enjoys the hours-long standardized tests that you have to take to get into college. The organized approach also means you won't rush through or miss a step. Check with your guidance counselor to make sure you're on track to complete all the classes necessary to get into college. Otherwise, you might have to crowd in summer school at the last minute, and hope for late acceptance somewhere.