College is not the destination. It’s easy to forget that, with everyone from your relatives, to your friends, teachers, movies, social media, you name it, EVERYONE seeming focused on where you will go and how it will guarantee your outcomes for the rest of your life. No pressure, right?

When it comes to college admissions today, we’re all in a foreign land. What are the “kinda big deals” to watch out for? What is “demonstrated interest,” should I submit my standardized test scores, and how important is the Personal Statement anyway? What new trends and requirements are on the horizon?