While the transition from high school to college can be daunting for incoming first-year students, arriving on campus well prepared can help them excel. Education experts suggest students use the summer between high school and college to develop a plan for the fall.

Though students may see summer as all fun and games – and there should be plenty of that, too – it's also a time to lean into their future. Incoming first-year students unsure of how to use the summer before college should check out the tips below to make the most of that transition.

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