If you spend any time near a U.S. student who is a senior in high school, you know it’s “that” time of year. Students are beginning to imagine a life after high school, and many are looking ahead to think about college, wondering whether to apply and, if so, where. This is an exciting and action-packed period for those students who see endless possibilities, who have a clear sense of their own prospects and goals, and who understand and have support to navigate the complex terrain of applying to college.