If you are a rising high school senior of the Class 2011 I hope you have put together a college list. Optimally you have visited one or two colleges on the list, and you’ve planned visits for the summer and into fall. Most students will start senior year classes during August so a finalized list of colleges that you plan to apply to will help the application process flow smoothly. Your senior year is NOT the time to be researching schools! Your sophomore and junior year is best utilized for college research.