Lessons From a College Senior to a Highschool Senior
Given that I am just semesters away from graduating, I wanted to take a look back at my time as a senior in high school applying to college and share some advice that I wish I knew back then. It is weird to look back four years ago because it feels like forever, but at the same time, it feels like I was submitting my application to Purdue yesterday. So much has changed in my life: I moved away from home, met so many amazing people, and learned so much. If someone had asked senior-year me where I would be in four years, I would have had no idea. Research the schools you are applying to This seems like common sense, but it is so important to understand what makes you attracted to a college and whether you can truly see yourself being happy there. Even though a college might be highly ranked in your desired degree program or sitting in a gorgeous location, that doesn't mean it is a good fit for you. There are countless factors to weigh when deciding on the best school, and they are di...
