By now, seniors have selected a college and signed a letter of intent to enroll--congrats! And while application deadlines may be a distant memory, there are still some things to stay on top of, including:
Be Prepared for a Bit of Crazy: Waitlists are moving at some schools, while other colleges are offering new or revised merit offers to students who turned them down (as an incentive to change their minds), so you may find that May 1 wasn't the final day in your admissions process! Fairly new NACAC rules allow schools to continue to offer incentives to students past the May 1 enrollment date, and it's clear some colleges are taking full advantage. If you have made a decision that you are happy with, stay strong. For others, this could be a time of additional bargaining and decision-making.
Send In Deposits/Etc.: Sign your student loan docs and make sure you have replied to EVERY email or document. Now is not the time to get lax with your organization. If you are confused or unsure about anything, pick up the phone and call the college--someone will be happy to help you!
Set Up Your New Email: You should still check your old email, but once you set up a college account, that is most likely where the college will start to communicate with you.
Send In Medical Records: Each school has a list of required vaccines, health insurance requirements, etc. Call your doc, make a plan, and get those medical records in!
Make Sure Final Grades Are Sent: Don't panic if you dropped to a "B" in a class (or two), but if your grades slipped significantly, you may want to get ahead of things and call the admissions office before they get the transcript.
Sign Up for Orientation Programs: Many schools offer optional programs for incoming students beyond the 2-day orientation--these are a great way to make connections and start college off with a group of friends. If time and finances allow, take advantage!
Set Up a Bank Account: See which banks are near campus so you can choose to have an account with a brick-and-mortar location that's handy--you never know!
Finalize Housing: Make sure you have completed any roommate surveys and dorm requests.
Pay All Bills Before Fall: You need to be up-to-date on all fees before classes start.