Now the International College Fair is over, you may find yourself with bags and bags of booklets and brochures and you don't want them to just end up in the back of the closet.

If you are hoping to be college bound in 2010, now is the time to determine if you want to attend any of the colleges you saw at the fair. Take an online tour of the schools by visiting their websites. Download applications, or apply online. Time is ticking, but there are still many colleges whose deadlines haven't passed, but if you haven't done your applications you need to get them in soon.

Perhaps you didn't see any colleges that were 100 percent what you were looking for. Remember, there are literally hundreds of universities out there, and you shouldn't waste time waiting.

Websites like www.petersons.com, www.schoolfinder.com, or www.collegeboard.com allow students to search for colleges based on the qualities they want. One of the great things about a college fair is that it shows you that you have choice! And now that you know what you are looking for, you will be able to find it.

If you have another year of senior school, or are planning to attend Bermuda College first, you have some extra time. But not much!

You'd be surprised how the year flies by. Get a head-start on the college search. Look through the information you received at the fair and thinking about the different colleges, including admission requirements, tuition, and locations.

And the flyers you picked up at the scholarship corner, you can begin making a list of the scholarships you would be eligible for, and the corresponding criteria.

You need to be satisfied with your final decision. Far too often, students rush into making a choice, and end up unhappy. The last thing you want is to fail classes, or (eek!) want to come back home.

So talk to your parents and other persons who are willing and able to help. And soon, you'll be well on your way!