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It emphasizes that readiness goes beyond completing forms and tests, focusing instead on adapting to a new social and academic routine where students make choices. Guidance highlights visiting campus early and often, including independent and overnight visits to sense the culture. It also encourages building reading habits to expand ideas, strengthen writing, and support term-paper work.","An Insider’s Guide to College  \nTips for the Transition  \nWhen you’re going through the college search process, you’re sure to get plenty of advice. When to take  \nyour ACT. How to fill out your FAFSA. Which scholarships to apply for. All of that is good, valuable stuff.  \nBut preparing for college is about much more than filling out the right forms. It’s about adapting to a completely new social and academic lifestyle – one where you get to make all the choices.  \nWhat can you do now to prepare for college? 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