Think back, oooh, say 18 months ago.  What were you doing?  It was the fall of 2011; think. . . .

More than likely, at least one thought that passed through your mind was, "Where did the time go?"  Students currently in 10th grade will be in the middle of college applications 18 months from now; and current 11th graders will be in college! Or working, or something.

There is no time to waste.  Few decisions will impact more the cost of a college education than the decision-making-process by which you select a college.

Make a plan.  Work your plan.