College...What About It?

Dating all the way back to Monday November 21st, while we were in AVID, we had a discussion about college. What we wanted in a college, our fears, and our expectations. I really want to go to American University. That's my first choice for college. Most of the fears discussed in class was failing, running out out of money, and independence. Some of our excitements were independence, freedom, and some of us said partying. Some of my fears are not getting excepted to my school of choice, running out of money, and not being well prepared for the college experience. I'm also worried that procrastination is going to get the best of me.
When I got home, I asked my sister what her greatest fears were entering college. She basically said being on your own and not knowing anybody. I personally just want to get in first. I need to finish my application stuff!