Go To a College Fair Near Your Home

A college fair is coming to your area soon. This is the season for High School Juniors and Seniors to get serious about putting together a list of suitable colleges. A cost effective way to obtain the necessary information on colleges and universities is to visit a college fair. Hundreds of schools attend these showcases. Its a convenient chance to do some "one stop shopping" without laying out the huge travel expenses to visit each school individually. Use these fairs to speak with representatives, ask questions and compare schools side by side. To find a fair near you, click on the title of this post and get the 2008 schedule.

4 Things to do for High School Seniors

Its back to school for the last time at high school. September is a time to focus on the following to do list before classes get too hectic:

1. Register for the fall SAT or ACT. Go to the websites and be aware of their deadlines;
2. Meet with your guidance counselor and make a list of colleges you want to apply to.
3. Most colleges have online applications; for those who don't order those applications by mail.
4. Get a job. Your parents will be impressed. It will put some money in your pocket and keep you off the street.