According to The College Board, the summer before your senior year is the best time to start filling out these

Many students believe that they're not eligible for this type of financial aid; it can be "merit-based", "need-based", "student speciific", or even "athletic." They don't have to be repaid.

Living in one of these on campus may seem like the best thing ever, because it puts you close to all the action but it can also come with a lot of personal responsibility

Most students actually do THIS with their major during college

Generally, you'll need to enroll for this many credits to be considered a full time student

Of these, 5-8 is the recommended number

This word, meaning a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university, varies from college to college...but there''ll probably be a big difference between the published price, and what you'll actually pay

Many students think being a star player on one of these means they'll never have to worry about their grades. Think again!

According to The College Board, most colleges and majors won't make you decide on a major until the end of your 2nd year of study, or this Greek word meaning, "wise fool"

It might surprise you, but you can actually choose one of these to share your dorm with at some colleges and universities.

Believe it or not, the score for this standardized test is not the most important factor for your admission

You can find these tools in math class...or ONLINE, to help you crunch some numbers and organize your finances as you prepare for college

From the Latin word meaning "brother", these social organizations are often associated with parties, togas, and the Greek alphabet...but they are actually much more!

Believe it or not, you don't have to be in premed or major in chemistry or biology to become one of these.

You can actually save money by buying these online or even checking them out at the school library

Don't be fooled! Use this part of the application as a chance for you to give admission officers a better idea of your character and strengths. Remember to proofread!

When it comes to this type of financial assistance, you want one with a low interest rate, that allows you to defer repayment until after you're finished with college (and hopefully earning some money!)

From the Latin word for "sister", the first one of these social organizations for women was actually founded Monmouth College, in Monmouth, Illinois.

Students who major in this build broad intellectual skills, such as reasoning and judgment, and practical skills in research and writing. This general training enables them to adapt to a variety of careers and graduate programs.

A teacher who knows you well can write one of these for you! They can tell a lot about the kind of person you are and give insight into not just your academic strengths but also the qualities you display in class, such as leadership or fairness.

If you’re applying to music, art or theater programs, the colleges may want to see samples of your work. With After School Matters, you can create one of these to showcase your work!

Typically filled out annually by both current and prospective college students, this form determines a student's eligibility for financial aid, and can be filled out...ONLINE!

Although some students rarely meet with this person, visiting one might be a good idea, if you need some tips on how to juggle extracurriculars and your schoolwork.

At some colleges, you can have one of these along with your major; they are defined as a "specialization that requires fewer courses than a major"

People who do this more know more. Do it at least 30 minutes every day, in addition to studying and doing homework.