The letters have started pouring in. Finally. After years of hard work and months spent agonizing over admission essays and where to apply, the colleges are finally answering back.

Whether you're basking in the glow of an admission letter or slinking through the shadow of rejection, you finally know. And don't worry: you really will get in somewhere.

Now, thoughts turn from the possibility to the reality. How will you succeed in college? Survive professors, a heavy class Load, midterms, essays, and annoying roommates? Why did you ever decide to do this? Will there be any time left over for fun?

No matter how much time goes by, a college student's concerns remain the same, mostly centering on three main areas: academic, social, and financial. Who better to ask for help than the people who have already gone through it?

It's never too early to prepare, which is why we're beginning this multi-part series on Surviving College. Coming soon, tune in for tips. First up: time management, the quality that most makes the difference between academic and social success and failure.

And remember: you will survive college. You'll probably even like it a lot.

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