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Welcome to Your College Career

After four years of high school and cramming for college-prep tests, it’s your turn to join the ranks of the 1.6 million high school graduates who enroll in higher education every year. Yes, this is your chance to be free and go to parties whenever you want, but keep in mind you’ve got a lot of work ahead of you if you want to graduate in four years.

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Congratulations! The first 30 days of starting college marks the beginning of a new phase in your life.

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