缅北禁地

Winter break is right around the corner! While you鈥檙e likely looking forward to the time off, there鈥檚 also something about long breaks that can make you feel pressured to make progress in your college search. Yet, at the same time, you may feel like doing nothing but cozying up on the couch and eating holiday treats.听

Never fear 鈥� you can do both! In today鈥檚 blog, we share some tips for you to check some items off your to-do list and enjoy the holidays.听

High School Seniors

If you鈥檙e a senior, these tasks should be at the top of your to-do list:

• Scheduling visits
• Finalizing your applications
• Submitting your (it is open now!) or Application for Institutional Aid
• Researching and applying for scholarships

If you have already completed these tasks, good job! You鈥檙e ahead of the game. Schedule a second visit to your top choice(s) and, most importantly, take some time to rest and enjoy your holiday break.

Applying to college can be overwhelming. The holidays should be about rest, so try not to overdo it and stress yourself out. Accomplish one or two big tasks each day or complete several similar tasks in batches to minimize burnout and maximize productivity.

Pay close attention to application deadlines and be sure to mark them on your calendar. And remember, one of the best ways to determine fit is through campus visits 鈥� so be sure to get those on the calendar as well if you haven鈥檛 already.

High School Juniors

If you鈥檙e a junior, now is the time to start (or continue) your research. Make a list of schools you鈥檙e interested in and check out their websites and social media. You can also ask your parents, family members, and teachers about their college experiences to see if their choices might be of interest to you. If you鈥檙e not sure where to start with a list, take a college selection assessment at or , or talk with your college counselor.

Also, plan to attend a college fair near you in the spring. Check out for details on upcoming college fairs.

If you鈥檝e already made good headway on forming a list of your college choices, start narrowing it down by scheduling visits or signing up for open houses.

Bottom line: by taking some time out from your holiday fun to make progress on your college search, you鈥檒l enjoy your well-deserved break even more. And mental health can play a role in the college decision process, so taking time to relax and connect with loved ones is important.

Happy Holidays from 缅北禁地!