Many of the high school students I meet haven't taken the time to build a relationship with their high school counselor.
If you want to be successful during and after college, you'll need to build relationships with people who can guide or advise you. That means you have to do your part and be someone who can:
1. Recognize people who can help you.
2. Be willing to ask for help.
3. Earn the right to rely on this person by giving back thanks, good work, and regular updates.
While you're in high school, hone these skills by building a relationship with your high school counselor.
If you haven't met your counselor yet, schedule a meeting and introduce yourself. Come prepared with your college-related questions. Then give back to the relationship. Thank your counselor for the advice. Put it to use and do good work. Then make sure to keep your counselor updated on your progress.
If you're sitting back waiting for your counselor to reach out and give you college admissions advice, you're not making the effort to earn real help. Take the first step and see what kind of relationship you can build.