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We're Celebrating National College Decision Day With You!

May 1 is National College Decision Day, and we want to celebrate it with you! Check out these awesome students' post–high school plans.

May 1 is National College Decision Day, which means many students are making the big decision on what they’ll be doing this fall. We want to congratulate all the students who worked hard to get to where they are today! Whether it’s a four-year college, two-year college, community college, military school, gap year, or something else—whatever you’ve chosen to do after you graduate high school, we want to celebrate you!

Some CollegeXpress students sent us pictures and videos of what their future after high school will be. These students are happy and proud they followed their dreams, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for them!

Luke Sargent


“I am excited to major in Trumpet Performance at St. Olaf College—a great school well known for its musical quality.” — Luke 

Jaleigha Graham

Jaleigha Graham

“I signed to play basketball for William Peace University after I graduate from high school. I am looking forward to all the adventures ahead, not only on the court but with the college experience as well.” — Jaleigha

Sierra Nicole Fisher

Sierra Nicole Fisher

“I am so excited to be starting at North Greenville University in the fall and pursuing a degree in Worship Studies! I absolutely love music, and I can’t wait to be totally entrenched in learning music!!” — Sierra

Macey Cohn

Macey Cohn

“I’m so excited to announce that I will be going to Virginia Tech next year! I decided to tell the world in the most unique way possible—I baked my first cake! It doesn’t look great, but it definitely tasted good! I’m so excited for the future because of what opportunities it may bring. My intended major is Computer Science, and I love watching how the field grows—especially advances with space photography and virtual reality! I am ready to make my mark on Virginia Tech and eventually the world.” — Macey

AnnAnn Puttithanasorn

AnnAnn Puttithanasorn

“I am excited about being able to study with Dr. Tara Helen O’Connor for Flute Performance and being in an environment filled with numerous performance opportunities [at Purchase College].” — AnnAnn

Isabella Golemi

Isabella Golemi

“I am so excited to be going to Texas A&M in the fall! I will be majoring in Animal Science and cannot wait to be in Aggieland! This was my first-choice school, and I can’t wait to call this my home for the next four years!” — Isabella

Helen Sweeney

Helen Sweeney

“I am so excited to explore the outdoors and connect with people from all over the world [at Colorado College]!” — Helen

Lauren Skeens

Lauren Skeens

“I am so excited to say that I will be taking a gap semester in the workforce and then be attending Old Dominion University in spring 2020. This school is about 40 minutes away from where I live, and there is no residency requirement for freshmen, so I can commute and not have to pay room and board. I cannot wait to start on the next stage of my life.” — Lauren

Catherine Loye

Catherine Loye

“I’m excited about my future plans because this is the next version of me. This is what I’ve been waiting for my whole life, this is the first step of my journey to becoming a doctor! #upnext #viking” (Mercer County Community College) — Catherine

Jessica Clemons

Jessica Clemons

“I’m honored to have been accepted by Michigan’s top two schools, U of M and Michigan State to study Pediatric Therapy. But even more honored to be a Spartan! Go Green!” — Jessica

Sarah Frias

Sarah Frias

“Ready to attend The Master’s University with my college gear!” — Sarah

Benjamin Becket

Benjamin Becket

“I got accepted to UCI—I was just there last weekend so here is a pic of me there!” — Benjamin

Melinda Stackpole


“I cannot wait to spend my undergraduate years at Boston University in the city that I love while learning about what I am so passionate about! I am filled with anticipation as I begin my journey towards becoming a physician. I'm so ready to be a Terrier for life and can't wait to see where I go from here!” — Melinda

We hope you’re all just as excited about your decisions! Feel free to share your future plans with us by tagging @CollegeXpress in your own picture or video. And don’t forget, if you haven’t chosen a college yet, you can still look at schools with rolling admission policies. Start searching for schools right here on CollegeXpress!

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Khush

Khush

High School Class of 2021

CollegeXpress is a multi-maneuver platform that has been helping students in their college applications and scholarship hunt process. For me, CollegeXpress has been a boon. I've been able to find my dream university via CX, and I've also been able to apply to thousands of scholarships through it. All the thanks to CollegeXpress for doing such a great job for free. I express my sincere gratitude to you for doing such a wonderful job. I recommend CollegeXpress without any reservations.

Kamal

Kamal

Student, University of the People

I registered with CollegeXpress and filled all my necessary and relevant information as well as the course I wished to study. A few days later, an email was sent to me with a list of schools offering the course; amongst them was the University of the People, the school I got admitted to.

Tariq Adam Khatib

Tariq Adam Khatib

High School Class of 2022

CollegeXpress helped me a lot. I am a Tanzania boy who finished my high school studies in Tanzania. I never knew I could get an opportunity to get a scholarship to study abroad. I am happy that now I know how to find the school to study abroad through CollegeXpress.

Sadie Hartmann

Sadie Hartmann

High School Class of 2021

I'm a senior in high school, and CollegeXpress has helped me in so many ways this year in trying to navigate the process of deciding and committing to a university. The COVID-19 Student Resource Center has helped me many times with the most up-to-date and accurate information, along with financial aid and student life [advice]. During these uncertain times, CollegeXpress has been a great recourse to relieve the stress as a senior. Along with the COVID-19 Student Resource Center, I'm constantly using the extremely helpful tools off the site to aid me during this stressful process. Tools like the lists and rankings of universities have been the most beneficial. I've also used the site to receive expert advice on topics like financial aid. Finally, CollegeXpress has helped me easily apply for several scholarships. I'm thankful to be given the chance to win a scholarship to lessen the burden of my college debt.

Michael

Michael

High School Class of 2021

CollegeXpress showed me that Western New England University was a great match for me both with curriculum and location. CollegeXpress is an excellent resource both future and current college students.