For many students, applying to college is their first step
into independent adult life. That’s why
the most successful college applicants drive their own process. They don’t expect their parents or college
counselor to research colleges, complete applications or otherwise assume
responsibility for the college admissions process for them.
You don’t have to do this alone. In fact, you can and should ask for help from
people you trust and who have your best college interest in mind. But you’re the one who will spend four years
at whatever college you end up attending.
So don’t let anyone else care about your college future more than you
do.