The computer screen stares back in the face of a student, a glowing smile meets their face as the daunting email that they have been anticipating arrives. As they read the word “congratulations” all doubts clear their mind. However, we as students are met with hesitation of committing to a college or anything in life before hearing all of our options even if it has been a first choice for much of their life. Committing to a college earlier is beneficial to ease the transition between high school and college.
Once accepted, students are met with instagram accounts of others looking for roommates and friends to bond with before meeting on campus in the fall. Committing to college earlier increases the likelihood of finding a roommate you bond with because you’ll have many months to get to know each other and even possibly meeting in person. According to Medium, it takes around five months for teenagers to let their guard down and bond with you. Committing early would decrease being blindsided by a roommate who you may not know as well as you may have wanted.
Many top scholarship deadlines for specific schools are a few months after the acceptance dates; therefore, committing to a college leaves you time to apply for these specific colleges scholarships rather than applying for many at schools you may not even attend. This decreases stress and workload and rather allows you to get the most out of your money at a specific university.
The climate and distance also plays a factor in decision-making. Before going to college there are many necessities you need that are dependent on the school that can be costly. These may include a hefty winter coat or an air conditioner for your dorm depending on climate. Also, if attending a college far away, mental time to prepare for the distance will be beneficial. Committing early can allow for time to save for these extra costs and allow a mental pillow for students.
Although many want to thoroughly decide on a school, trusting your instinct will allow for an easier transition to the collegiate environment.
