Check out the bank of knowledge put out every month by Franklin & Marshall College on how to navigate the college going process. Here's November's Tip!!!
http://www.fandm.edu/admission/admission-advice/diptips/2015/11/01/november-tip-be-visible-and-reach-out-to-the-admission-office
http://www.fandm.edu/admission/admission-advice/diptips/2015/11/01/november-tip-be-visible-and-reach-out-to-the-admission-office