As spring approaches, you should definitely take the opportunity to visit colleges.  Spring is a perfect time to explore college campuses.  In most cases, colleges are in session during a high school student’s spring break.   So, if you visit when you are off, you don’t have to take time away from school.  In addition, you get to see an active campus with students engaged and participating in day-to-day activities taking place.

Some years ago our daughter had an assignment in her Senior Experience class...I can honestly say, this is one of the best learning experiences she had in high school.  It taught her what the "real world" is about and that project will stay with her for life.