Navigating college decisions can be daunting but the good news is there are people who are there to to help. Admissions counselors recruit and assist students with admissions paperwork which can be really confusing. They are often hired by high schools to assist outgoing seniors with the college application process. Sometimes you can simply ask your school to bring someone in for a career day to help relieve some the anxiety of determining your next education path.
An academic advisor is a counselor who works with students and are responsible for helping students choose a major and a minor and ensuring that they meet all the requirements to graduate with a major in that field. They’re also there for questions and advice so search them out when you can.