Visit the admissions office of any prospective college. This lets you figure out if you are able to get scholarships that are only for that specific school. Different schools offer different scholarships. By visiting and speaking to an admissions officer, you can ensure that you are getting all the funding available to help pay for your college education. Make an effort to personally meet each of your professors at the start of the term. Be aware of their office locations and their phone numbers and emails so that you can easily contact them. If you have a good relationship with your professors from the start, they will be more understanding if you must miss a deadline or need other special considerations. Make sure you take care of yourself when you are away at school, get plenty of rest, drink plenty of water, and try to eat three meals a day. This will keep your sharp as a tack and ready to tackle even the hardest term paper that your professor throws at you. Always eat a good...