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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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Cameron Lee

Cameron Lee

High School Class of 2022

I used CollegeXpress to search for colleges. It helped me narrow down the schools on the West Coast and which schools had Construction Engineering programs. I made my decision to go to OSU and I am so excited about it.

Caitlin Eaton

Caitlin Eaton

$10,000 Scholarship Winner, 2021

I first discovered CollegeXpress during my sophomore year of high school while researching colleges that interested me. My SAT prep class the following year further familiarized me with the opportunities available through the organization. CX has personally helped me by exposing me to a diverse selection of schools as well as scholarships and life tips that have provided valuable guidance in my college search.

This scholarship will help me adjust to college life without worrying as much about tuition. This gives me more room to truly explore and benefit from all aspects of higher education. I plan to study Conservation Biology and work protecting species/ecosystems. I’m looking forward to getting field experience and seeing firsthand the problems research is solving.

Nazira Abdelkhalek

Nazira Abdelkhalek

$2,000 Community Service Scholarship Winner, 2014

I am very honored to be this year’s recipient of the Multicultural Student Community Service Scholarship! This scholarship is vital to helping me achieve and fulfill my dreams, and gives me confidence and motivation as I begin my college career. The CollegeXpress website has been invaluable over the past year as I planned my educational and professional goals. I highly recommend it to all students as they begin to focus on their college and career interests. The website is a wonderful guide to schools and scholarships.

Lu Diehl

Lu Diehl

High School Class of 2022

I never would have found the college I plan on attending without CollegeXpress! I've always been a person of ambition and have been dreaming of studying and working on my passion for law, legal studies, and political science. Washington College is where I plan on pursuing my career. My journey with my education has been difficult, and oftentimes, I was told I would never amount to much, but now I'm dual enrolled at Caroll Community College and have had experience in the fields I am dedicated to. Without the help of CollegeXpress (even in its early days), I would never have found Washington College and the information I need to apply and become a part of their community.

Joan Franklin

Joan Franklin

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I love this website and have been using it for years with my students. I originally bought products through Wintergreen Orchard House and appreciated having key facts at my fingertips when advising students. Your site is easy to access and offers a wide array of topics I need as a busy college counselor.